Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic is having a great career, already spanning over three decades. In the early days he broke onto the scene with his parody of Michael Jackson’s hit Beat It, Eat It, some of the best 80s music there was. While most of his songs are parodies, like his version of Like a Virgin by Madonna, Like a Surgeon (it was Madonna herself who actually came up with the title and idea for the song), every once in awhile he would compose an original piece based on a band or artist’s style.
The video you are about to watch, from 1985, Dare to be Stupid, was based on Devo’s electronic, syncopated style. It was done so well that even Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo said it was brilliant. Better than what they had done. He jokingly said, “That’s why I hate him.” So put on your parody planter pots and prepare for some much-deserved fun!
Dare to be Stupid – “Weird Al” Yankovic – 1985
