New Weird Al Video (Must See!)

[Forevernyt]

This is Weird Al's parody of Royals, called Foil. It went somewhere I did not see it going, but most of us here can appreciate.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=w-0TEJMJOhk

[EC1000]

ha-haha-ha. thats awesome

[Flash]

I call that daring!!

[yelik]

Like it, true as well.

[Hawkwind]

Guys, he just called everyone here an aluminum foil hat wearing nut case. That doesn't seem very bold to me.

[Tyy1907]

To the sleeping this is just "funny" craziness.

It seemed pretty lame at first then wow, like was mentioned, unforeseen direction! The truth "hidden" in plain sight.

[the_real_dave-id]

***SPOILER ALERT*** (Sorry TargeT)

Hey Hawkwind! He showed that the CIA or something like them came and took him when he wore that tin foil hat and began telling it like he sees it, and that the person who was trying to stop him from telling, or cut him off behind the camera was actually a reptile. So he's not slamming the folks at places like this at all, but showing how we're seen by them that be, and that we're onto the truth. At least that's how it reads to me.

The way I understand it is this is Weird Al's last album of his RCA contract, and he's stated that he'll be putting his stuff out on his own from now on. That possibly says something as well.

[TargeT]

Posted by the_real_dave-id (here)
Hey Hawkwind! He showed that the CIA or something like them came and took him when he wore that tin foil hat and began telling it like he sees it, and that the person who was trying to stop him from telling, or cut him off behind the camera was actually a reptile. So he's not slamming the folks at places like this at all, but showing how we're seen by them that be, and that we're onto the truth. At least that's how it reads to me.

The way I understand it is this is Weird Al's last album of his RCA contract, and he's stated that he'll be putting his stuff out on his own from now on. That possibly says something as well.

btw... spoiler alert


(haha)

His facial expressions were very interesting, the change from the first half to the second half... anyway it was a light hearted dip into tinfoil hat land.

INFOTAINMENT! videos like this is how we will win over the masses; this is awesome IMO. MORE NEEDED!

[Hawkwind]

Posted by the_real_dave-id (here)
So he's not slamming the folks at places like this at all, but showing how we're seen by them that be, and that we're onto the truth. At least that's how it reads to me.

The man is a comedian. The video reinforces the idea that conspiracy theories and those who believe them are something to be laughed at. Are uninformed people more or less likely to take the topics that get talked about here seriously after watching this video?

[Forevernyt]

You never know, maybe tinfoil actually does work?

I don't think we here should take it too seriously, and if we can't laugh at ourselves, does that make us any better than anyone else?

[the_real_dave-id]

All good comedy comes from truth. If I was able to read the message the way I did, others will too. George Carlin was a comedian, but managed to say a lot of things that were very important to be heard. Weird Al is a different kind of comedian than George Carlin to be sure. I think he's found a way to get his message out in a more "under-the-radar" style.

To my eyes the video does not reinforce that conspiracy theories and those that believe them are something to be laughed at, in fact no one is laughing at him in the video, the reptilian parading around as a regular person is very worried that what he is saying will go out on the airwaves and the men in black drug him and take him away for trying it.

Will uniformed people take that away from this? Maybe not right away, maybe not ever, they may just enjoy it simply as a joke, but those that are going to eventually wake up will "get it" when their time comes.

Many things I enjoyed while I was growing up I had no idea what they actually meant, but later when I started to try to understand what was going on around me I suddenly got what was being shown. I think this is a sly way to get something through into the minds of those who aren't currently allowing anything in, a time-bomb so to speak, as well as entertain those who are already informed.

But I could be wrong, of course, since that's just my opinion.

[TargeT]

Posted by Hawkwind (here)

Posted by the_real_dave-id (here)
So he's not slamming the folks at places like this at all, but showing how we're seen by them that be, and that we're onto the truth. At least that's how it reads to me.

The man is a comedian. The video reinforces the idea that conspiracy theories and those who believe them are something to be laughed at. Are uninformed people more or less likely to take the topics that get talked about here seriously after watching this video?

I think you are projecting.... it does a little tongue and cheek "poking fun" but nothing overly derogative really. I think bringing the topic up AT ALL is very important, if this type of information has absolutely no foot hold in someone’s brain (as it was with me before) then any avenue in is a good avenue...

[AriG]

I think this guy is a mouthpiece for the government/ptb/hollywood.

Didn't see any reference to the "Royals" Did I miss something or am I just a Yank?

[TargeT]

Posted by AriG (here)
I think this guy is a mouthpiece for the government/ptb/hollywood.

Didn't see any reference to the "Royals" Did I miss something or am I just a Yank?

"Royals" meaning the original song, the song he is using for a parody

ie:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=nlcIKh6sBtc

Wierd Al is a Sony records guy so his being a "ptb mouthpiece" is possible... but, I'd have to scrutinize his past videos again; I don't recall anything overly occult or "NWO" from him (video in this post aside).

[Forevernyt]

Also, there is some weird subliminal imagery going on at around 1:47.

[betoobig]

Ha ha ha ha.... Can,t stop.... Thanks so much, we need more of this

[Pris]

LOLOL!

I've always loved Weird Al, and this takes the cake!

[Gekko]

Talk about uncanny valley

It's a little too spontaneous, a little too in your face, and goes on just a little too long with the list of conspiracies to be purely sarcastic. Seems like he's playing with the seeming absurdity of what circulates around the underground, while also breaking the taboo on publicly suggesting it. Whether or not one believes in conspiracies themselves, it brings up that unease about things being really crazy in this world. Breaking down denial of the intuition itself without requiring that one believe in any particular story that they have not been witness to.

A challenge to both "sides" of the equation not to get too entrenched or take themselves too seriously?

My interpretation.

[Magnus]

Whatever weird Al is at, serious matters deserve to not be scoffed upon. This compares to Hollywood making movies just to get an important subject laughed away beyond recognition in an effort to keep the lid on.

[Pris]

Posted by Magnus (here)
Whatever weird Al is at, serious matters deserve to not be scoffed upon. This compares to Hollywood making movies just to get an important subject laughed away beyond recognition in an effort to keep the lid on.

When I laugh at this, it's because I'm so uncomfortable with what is happening in the world. For me, it's cathartic.