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Weird Al's "Don't Download this Song" Video
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Date created
23-Sep-2006, 10:23 PM
Originally posted by: ricarleite
Weird Al Yankovic is not the same since he shaved his mustache.


Yeah, I kept looking at him thinking something seemed off about him, then I realized he shaved the mustache.

It is funny, but moreover it is very accurate. The video is animated, it is about downloading mp3s, it is very ironic. It makes fun of how out of proportion the record industry has taken it. It is kind of refreshing to have an artist write lyrics like "don't steal from artist such as me, how else will I afford another solid gold humvee, or diamond studded swimming pools, these things don't grow on trees." Another great line goes somewhere along the lines of the RIAA will sue you whether you're an old woman or a seven year old girl. The video has police men chasing a young kid and constantly shooting bullets at him.
If you, like me, feel the record and movie industry are contantly throwing out lesser and lesser quality products, then blaming lack of sells on piracy, you'll get a kick out of this video. I don't support piracy, but they throw it way beyond what is warranted, in my opinion. I thought a lot more people on these boards would have comments on this subject.