Pharrell Hat & Weird Al Yankovic: Star Creates 'Happy' Parody, Jack Black Dances Along [Watch]
Weird Al Yankovic has an album coming out Tuesday, and to get fans excited, he has released a video.
The first song on his new album is a parody of one of 2014's biggest songs, "Happy" by Pharrell. But instead of talking about that jovial feeling, Weird Al talks about fashion. Decked in a brightly patterned blazer and a just-as-loud but clashing shirt, the singer sets the scene. But he really wanted to drive the tacky message home, so he added patterned pants.
And he doesn't limit tacky behavior to just what one wears. Weird Al also talks about the things people do that can be tacky.
"We can go to a show, but I'll make you pay," he sings.
He also pokes fun at people who take selfies at funerals, write their resumes in Comic Sans or compulsively photograph their food for Instagram. He even name drops Kanye West.
Other celebrities also get in on the fun, such as Aisha Tyler, who pushes him out of the way while wearing glittered Uggs. Her whole part of the song seems to focus on questionable footwear, such as socks and sandals and pink sequined Crocs.
Eric Stonestreet of "Modern Family," Margaret Cho and Kristen Schaal also have cameos, each wearing the tackiest combinations possible. The last celebrity featured is Jack Black, who kicks and dances his way around a theater.
The video has gotten more than 11,000 likes on Facebook, and fans have reacted well to it on social media.
The video is just the first in a series promoting his album.
On his website are eight video slots, and one will be revealed each day until July 21.
What other hit songs do you think should make the cut?
Subscribe to Latin Post!
Sign up for our free newsletter for the Latest coverage!