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"Perform This Way" (CD Single)
- By Weird Al Yankovic
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Funny parody of Gaga isn't crude; OK for tweens.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this song is a parody of the hit Lady Gaga song, "Born This Way." It's the usual brand of Weird Al humor, silly without being too crude or insulting. The track reinforces the original's theme: being who you are despite what others might think. It's best for older kids and up, only because he talks about wearing "intestines" and that the press can "bite me."
What's the story?
Notorious parody-performer Weird Al Yankovic makes quite a splash with the single, "PERFORM THIS WAY," a funny, lighthearted send-up of the Lady Gaga song "Born This Way." The video features a digital image of Weird Al as Gaga, wearing an array of ridiculous outfits, from small intestines and prime rib, to bubbles, cheese, and well...nothing at all.
Is it any good?
From his album, Apocalypse, Weird Al's "Perform This Way" is yet another funny spoof of a larger-than-life musician. Yankovic has parodied big names like Michael Jackson, Nirvana, and Madonna, so it's no wonder he jumped on the Mother Monster machine. The song is sarcastic but funny, and simply embraces the power of Gaga and the fantastic, albeit mind-boggling at times, performer that she is. The lyrics and video are clever and sometimes laugh-out-loud ridiculous; who knows, maybe they will inspire tweens to create their own parodies!
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the career that Weird Al has made out of "spoofing" celebrities and their songs. Do you think his humor is funny? Do you think his parodies help or hurt the musicians he imitates?
Although meant to be funny and sarcastic, this song still promotes the idea that you should be who you are no matter what. Can you think of other examples in music, movies, or TV that reinforce this concept as well?
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Funny :)
Weird Al does great and funny songs. This one is good too. He dresses like a woman a few times.... oh well. Very funny. I can't believe that CSM says it's about "being who you are." It's not. It's making fun of Lady Gaga, who deserves it. Like alot of people who Weird Al parodies, she is a very bad example.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 11, 2011
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"It is extremely funny, but it is insulting for Lady GaGa"
When it says "bite me" it's probably referring to when Weird Al --or the parody Lady GaGa has the meat dress on. This song is for 10 and under...after that it just gets boring. And, if you are a big GaGa fan, don't watch the video. It is extremely funny, but it is insulting for Lady GaGa. And, this is a parody, so it takes GaGa's dresses and her song. That's where consumerism comes in.
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Kid, 12 years old
July 16, 2011
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Pure Genius!
Weird Al is a genius! The video for this is hilarious! Since my dad hates Lady Gaga, he LOVES this song!
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Very Amusing
I really enjoyed this song! Then again, I'm most likely Weird Al's biggest fan (I have shirts, most of the CDs, his movie "UHF" on DVD, and a ticket to one of his concerts which I attended over a year ago). It pokes fun at Lady Gaga, but not in a mean-spirited way. That's what's great about Weird Al: he makes fun of things, but light-heartedly. There's nothing wrong with this song at all. The video is a little strange, since it's his head put onto a woman's body using computers. Weird Al himself described it as "distrubarific." It's a little crazy, but it's really funny.
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Kid, 12 years old
July 4, 2011
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this is one of Al's best truly there's nothing bad and in the video no bits are showing her blurred or coverd
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Kid, 11 years old
July 15, 2011
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Awesomely Funny :-}
Lol I love Gaga and I Love this!! Gaga said she loves Weird Al and all this songs. So Gaga wasn't mad and wanted him to do it!! Peopl who dont know Lady Gags might now understand the humor so i rate it +11.This is
SO funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lil Monster!!!
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He's done it again!
I haven't listened to this song yet, but from his other work... this guy is a comedy LEGEND! he can take even GaGa's music, (Which personally I cannot STAND,) and make it funny! Give this one a listen, even if you aren't a fan. Ig's sure to make you chuckle!
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great gaga even liked it
actually weird al doesnt do parodys until they original artist say yes and gaga liked the video her self
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Weird Al, ALmost made me break a rib laughing! Go Weird Al!
I really love the way, "Weird Al", make a spoof of a song, but all the things he says are fine, and true. It is very funny, made me laugh quite a few times! My 9 year old brother loves it more than I do, and he doesn't just listen to the song, he also watches the video over and over again! Thumbs up! Green light for go!
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| Artist: | Weird Al Yankovic |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | June 25, 2011 |
| Label: | Volcano |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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