Weird Al has just released eight new music videos off his latest album, Mandatory Fun. In honor of the musician's 30-plus year career, here are eight of his best and most faithful parodies — side-by-side with the original material that he lampooned. "Smells Like Nirvana," indeed.
Sources:
Weird Al Yankovic music videos - Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
I Love Rock 'n Roll - Boardwalk Records
Beat It - MJJ Productions Inc.
Bad - MJJ Productions Inc.
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Geffen Records
Under the Bridge/Give It Away - Warner Bros. Records
Lump - Song Music Entertainment
Gangsta's Paradise - Tommy Boy Entertainment
Ridin' - Universal Music Group