'Weird Al' Yankovic Takes on Gaga in Full 'Perform This Way' Video -- Premiere - Spinner

[polaris93]

http://www.spinner.com/2011/06/20/weird-al-yankovic-perform-this-way-video/

"Weird Al" Yankovic has once again outdone himself. After a controversial tug o' war with Lady Gaga, the comedian was allowed to record 'Perform This Way,' a

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[hannahsarah]

Wow, she should be flattered! That was an exceptionally well done video. Weird Al is one of the most talented and underrated performers I've ever seen. He's a true chameleon.

[polaris93]

He certainly is. And when it comes to social commentary in the form of humor, parody, and satire, he's one of the best at it -- and I mean, one of the best in this and previous centuries. As for this video, he gave that idiot exactly what she deserved. Gaga's performances don't just skate close to the edge; they go all the way over and then some. She should have learned not to do anything like those outrageous stunts at her mama's knee. Apparently either her mama didn't give a damn about her, or Gaga was incapable of learning. I would happily boycott any media outlet such as MTV that lionizes her for the rest of forever, or until they finally stop showing her videos and making her out to be the 23rd Wonder of the World, whichever comes first. (I'm betting on the former.) Her nude parades are like an open invitation to rape, and frankly, she is one of the very rare women in the world I would have to say deserved it if that should happen. Which is why her videos are so horrible -- they are acclimating people to the idea that