World of Weird Al Yankovic

I've been waiting for a grammar-themed Al song and here it is. Although until today I didn't think Al ought to parody "Blurred Lines," it'd be an upset if "Word Crimes" isn't the funniest parody on MF. It's a slam dunk.

TMBJon wrote:Blurred Lines is without a doubt the worst song of the bunch.

I agree, however that song is so awful because the sleazy, objectifying lyrics make it especially gross. However, the music IS admittedly kinda groovy and infectious. This won't be the first time Al has taken a song with crappy lyrics but a decent musical backing and turned it into something great. Extremely high-hopes for this one. I'm even thinking my girlfriend (who is not really an Al fanatic) might even dig this one since she loathed "Blurred Lines", and is also a decorated member of the grammar police.

mrmeadows wrote:that song is so awful because the sleazy, objectifying lyrics make it especially gross.

Exactly. Robin Thicke pretty much comes out as pro-rape in the song. I hope Al is able to subtly satirize that aspect of the original somehow in his version.

TMBJon wrote:Robin Thicke pretty much comes out as pro-rape in the song. I hope Al is able to subtly satirize that aspect of the original somehow in his version.

If there's a live-action music video for this (I'm betting there is), he may be able to get some subtle digs in that way.

Is there a "none of the above" :////////////

The track list is confirmed. It's real.

yankochick38 wrote:Is there a "none of the above" :////////////

I'm with you. I am just as excited to hear it as the next Al fan, but I had to look up most of these songs. Wish he did something a little more indie-rocky or "cool." Still excited though.

Well I kinda expected the targets, but the titles...idk man

Haha yeah, I almost wish he'd gone the "Trash Day" route with some of these, but I have confidence the songs are funnier than their titles suggest. "Word Crimes" is the clear winner from an "I'm already laughing at the title!" standpoint.

Now That's What I call polka should be really good, Yankochick