World of Weird Al Yankovic

Here's my opinion.

GROUP A:

Accuracy - I can figure out what song each ad represents, but that's about it. A few of the ads (specifically the first one) are not from Al's point of view; isn't that how they were supposed to do it? It would have been more accurate for them to state that the writer of the ad is a businessman with all of the listed things looking for work. (6/10) 

Creativity - Although it didn't follow the song, the one asking for a new person to play Santa at the mall was very creative and hilarious! I also liked that the kitty doesn't like being used as a pencil and that an ad asks for people to write fake headlines . This team certainly knows how to think outside the box (10/10)

Overall - I learned from TWAS that with good creativity and imagination, you can do anything, and this is certainly no exception. Of the four groups, this one was my favorite, despite the bit of a point of view problem. (16/20)

GROUP B:

Accuracy - Most of these are pretty accurate, but wasn't it Al who raised the barn on Monday and will soon raise another? (8/10)

Creativity - I love the numbers/addresses provided with each ad--definitely a nice touch, as was the reference to "Another One Rides The Bus" in the first ad. (While the new Santa [which I also like] was also used here, that's OK since I doubt they saw Group A's submission.) However, I think those may have been used to distract from one of the other ads, which looks like it was copied directly from the song lyrics themselves. "I'll repair for you, anything that you need"? "If you don't mind my hairy butt crack every time that I squat"? Come on, I've heard those before. (8/10)

Overall - Although this was one of the more accurate submissions, it wasn't as creative as Group A's entry. Had they not copied lyrics, their creativity would be ranked higher, and would have gotten my vote as the best. (16/20)

GROUP C:

Accuracy - Several of these are from the wrong point of view. (6/10)

Creativity - After the hilarity and creativeness of the first two, this one was a noticeable step down. I like the 'help me get the boogie off' and someone to teach the avocado that it isn't holy, however, but that wasn't enough to save an otherwise very boring entry. (4/10)

Overall - This group should have put more time and thought into their ads. Their submission looks like it was hastily thrown together in five minutes, tops. (10/20)

GROUP D:

Accuracy - Some point of view problems here, still, but it's greatly improved from Group C. (8/10)

Creativity - It's worth noting that one song is represented twice (5 and 10 are both about the same song); couldn't this team come up with a good idea for a tenth song? Also, there's the 'copied lyric' problem here as well. On the other hand, this group somewhat countered that with the hilarious 'come on over to my dreams'. (7/10)

Overall - A big step up from Group C's entry, but a bit below Group A and Group B. (15/20)

Team A;Mecca and gtrmu wrote: This took gtrmu and I a very short time.

CLASSIWHATEVERS!

Wanted- One businessman with his very own parking space, a scotch tape dispenser, and can fold paper clips into the shape of small animals.

Wanted - Journalists for a new paper called the Midnight Star. Must be able to come up with good fake headlines, such as the ghost of Elvis is living in your den, and they're keeping Hitler’s brain alive inside a jar.

Wanted to buy - a vegematic, a pocket fisherman, and something that will scramble an egg while it's still in it's shell

Wanted - a vet that specialized in taking bullets out of cats our kitty does not like being used as a pencil"

Wanted - plumber to tell me the reason of why when i flush my toilet, the shower goes on. And to fix it.

Wanted - new person to play Santa at the mall. Our original guy went mad and killed all the reindeer and held the elves hostage"

Wanted: SPATULAS. Lots and lots of spatulas. Creating emporium and need all the spatulas I can get.

Selling- 1964 Belvedere. Good for cruisin'. Can pass Porsches, preferably on the right side. Call for details.

WANTED- New car battery. Cannot go anywhere with my old one, because it’s dead. Everyone I know hates me. Please call if you have one.

Wanted - super experienced trash men to take the trash out of my house. Will provide HAZMAT suits and push brooms

Team B;beavis1313 and iisryan27 wrote: For Sale:
1964  Plymouth Belvedere
No more standing  with perverts in the back of the bus
when you own this beauty. I just had the hub caps painted.
this Belvedere is  perfect for cruisin down the boulevard.
$2700 call 270-2700

help wanted:
Person  who can name strange objects in baggies found in my fridge over there.
call Lvn-frge

Help wanted:
Need workers to raise a barn on Monday and then soon, again, raise another."
write to P.O. box 27 Amish Paradise, PA

wanted to buy:
I need  a Vegematic or a Pocket Fisherman.
Ask for Ron 727-1327

Help wanted:
Need new Santa while the old one is serving time. call 2HO-HOHO

Handyman:
Has your roof sprung a leak?
I'll repair for you, anything that you need.
Trash compactors, leaky showers,
stucco, bricks and plaster, sagging floors,
cracks in your wall, and my work's guaranteed.
We'll help you through your crisis! Check out our low, low prices.
If you don't mind my hairy butt crack every time that I squat,
I'm licensed and I'm bonded, even se habla espanol.
Call 270-2727

Instruction:
Learn to use the force from the best Contact Yoda now!
Call THX-1138

Wanted to buy:
One case of vintage tube socks also
looking for a Kleenex used by Dr. Dre
ask for E. Bay call 270-0999

wanted to buy:
A condominium for a Jamaican Am-way
distributor must have de wall-to-wall carpeting
call 270-5527

Instruction:
Learn to become a genius in France.
write to P.O. box 270 Sometown,IL

Team C;numbers and PWJ wrote: gotta boogie:
I have a boogie on my finger, and I can't seem to get rid of it, please help

(as found in the personals) Wanted: to be your lover
man who lives with his mother, needs somebody to love

For sale: our gabardine suits

if anyone can loan me money, I need it to pay off my Alimony

having trouble with your drains? if so...don't forget your plumber

Wanted: someone to teach this avacado that he isn't so holy

Wanted: to have lunch
we are a group of girls, and would do anything to have lunch

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
WHEN DOING LAUNDRY...you gotta keep em separated

Come one, come all, and see "The biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota

(personal) Man currently looking to date a woman named melanie
must live on the 15th floor of the galemore building

Team D;PManplus65 and samuraisumo wrote: 1. Wanted: Single lover that dates at 30,000 feet, points out exit signs, and is on a little piece of heaven on a 747.
2. The other half of Montana for sale! Do you want to own some of the same state as Jimmy, the boy who could dance?
3. If Drano's a joke and your plunger is broke, call the mensch with the monkey wrench.
4. Wanted: Very plain wife looking for a man of the land that is into discipline, that has got a Bible in his hand on a beard on his chin, and is willing to party like it is 1699.
5. 30% off on all of our gabardine suits today. It is all guaranteed to never shrink or fade. Come on down and visit the King of Suede! We're located next door to Willy's fun arcade.
6.Wanted: A cheap lad who is young, dumb, and ugly, who only leaves a 10% tip.
7.Flying donuts and hot dogs for sale! Just come on over to my dreams!
8. Wanted: A horoscope writer that would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single horoscope is absolutely true!
9. Wanted: ESP guitar lessons.
10. Wanted: Staff that is willing to be underpaid and can custom make clothing.