Weird Al Yankovic Gets Tacky with Pharrells Happy

Nerdist ^ | July 14, 2014 | Weird Al Yankovic

[Excellence]

http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/weird-al-yankovic-gets-tacky-with-pharrells-happy/

It was only a matter of time.

[Farmer Dean]

I’ve seen worse at Walmart.Much worse.

[Fungi]

Not one of his best efforts. It is, well, tacky.

[Excellence]

It has more lyrics than the original.

[LostInBayport]

The black lady should have been wearing a boob belt. Talk about tacky!

[Crim]

“selfies at a funeral’.....LMAO....ya think that was aimed at someone?

[Yaelle]

I have a crush on pharrell (and I had it way before happy so there) and I love happy but I also love weird al and when I heard the audio of Tacky I nearly crashed my car! There are some funny lines. Like “I practice my twerking in line at the dmv” and at funerals “I take selfies with the deceased “

[TChad]

“Tacky” by Weird Al Yankovic

It might seem crazy, wearing stripes and plaid
I Instagram every meal I’ve had
All my used liquor bottles are on display
We can go to see a show but I’ll make you pay

[Chorus]
(Because I’m Tacky)
Wear my belt with suspenders and sandals with my socks
(Because I’m Tacky)
Got some new glitter Uggs and lovely pink sequinned Crocs
(Because I’m Tacky)
Never let you forget some favor I did for you
(Because I’m Tacky)
If you’re okay with that, then, you might just be tacky, too

[Verse 2]
I meet some chick, ask her this and that
Like are you pregnant girl, or just really fat? (What?)
Well, now I’m dropping names almost constantly
That’s what Kanye West keeps telling me, here’s why

[Chorus]
(Because I’m Tacky)
Wear my Ed Hardy shirt with fluorescent orange pants
(Because I’m Tacky)
Got my new resume it’s printed in Comic Sans
(Because I’m Tacky)
Think it’s fun threatening waiters with a bad Yelp review
(Because I’m Tacky)
If you think that’s just fine, then, you’re probably tacky, too

[Bridge]
Bring me shame, can’t nothing
Bring me shame, can never know why
Bring me shame, can’t nothing
Bring me shame, I said
Bring me shame, can’t nothing
Bring me shame, it’s pointless to try
Bring me shame, can’t nothing
Bring me shame, I said

[Chorus]
(Because I’m Tacky)
43 Bumper Stickers and a “YOLO” license plate
(Because I’m Tacky)
Bring along my coupon book whenever I’m on a date
(Because I’m Tacky)
Practice my twerking moves in line at the DMV
(Because I’m Tacky)
Took the whole bowl of restaurant mints. Hey, it said they’re free
(Because I’m Tacky)
I get drunk at the bank
And take off my shirt, at least
(Because I’m Tacky)
I would live-tweet a funeral, take selfies with the deceased
(Because I’m Tacky)
If I’m bitten by a zombie, I’m probably not telling you
(Because I’m Tacky)
If you don’t think that’s bad, guess what, then you’re tacky, too

from: http://pop.genius.com/Weird-al-yankovic-tacky-lyrics

[lee martell]

I have always respected Al as a creative genius, at the same time, I find him incredibly annoying.Al has been wanting to do parodies of Princes songs for years, but Prince has always refused permission, and he is well known in the music world as being quick to sue.

[Excellence]

Thanks, I couldn’t understand half of it ‘cause I’m hard of hearing.

[Andy'smom]

I thought so, too.

[TChad]

For those Freepers who managed to miss the originals:

Pharrell Williams - Happy (Official Music Video)

Pharrell Williams - Happy 24 Hour Music Video

[Redmen4ever]

A different parody:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_DwMLUh1YQ&feature=kp