Thankful for Weird Al

Post by **i_love_yankovic** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 6:41 am

Karen wrote: Al *IS* my Prozac. He's been known to cure depression, relieve anxiety, and give meaning to your boring, miserable life!

How true!
But having both doesn't hurt...

young dumb and ugly · Post by **young dumb and ugly** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:06 am

I found this in a textbook, but just let somebody try to convince me that it's off-topic for a Weird Al forum!

QUOTE
Laughter releases the capacity to laugh at oneself, at one's self-deception, and at the absurdity of the world. It also increases the capacity to laugh with others. There is a universal human urge to laugh. It activates the chemistry for the will to live, reflects insight, attracts friends, breaks tension in work and social situations, and increases the capacity to fight against disease.

OE, could you tell me who that quote is from? I would like to use it in my report, and woul dhave to give credit to the person who came up with it.

Sarah

Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:05 am

How fast do you need the info? It's from a psychology text I was using two years ago, and I'm not sure offhand where the darn book is stored.

young dumb and ugly · Post by **young dumb and ugly** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:03 am

Theres no rush.

Post by **stupidsurgeon27** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:07 am

That is so true. I was a very pessimistic person before Al, very silent, and had that, "Go away!" vibe. Ever since Al, I'm a more cheerful person. I'm easier to get along with.

No negative side effects from Al.

Insert Coin(s) to Continue · Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:41 am

stupidsurgeon27 @ Feb 17 2005, 08:07 PM wrote: No negative side effects from Al.

On the contrary, his songs and videos poke fun at obesity, natural illnesses, and openly encourage murder.

Post by **algonacchick** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:19 am

Well, yeah, his songs do deal with those subjects, but I don't think that's what CB meant. It's more of a release to hear the songs. You still laugh at them. That's a positive side effect, no?

Post by **Kevbo1987** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:24 am

iisryan27 @ Feb 17 2005, 11:41 PM wrote: On the contrary, his songs and videos poke fun at obesity, natural illnesses, and openly encourage murder.

I disagree. I wouldn't think that Al would have a negative influence on anyone.

Manda · Post by **Manda** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:31 am

I don't think he does either. I mean to me he's a good positive role model. But that's just my opinion.

Insert Coin(s) to Continue · Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:59 am

People can be offended if you walk by them singing some of the words of Fat. Some of his songs just aren't politically correct.

the P.C. Police.