"Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise (Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" - Official Video)

[@ChrisKogos]

It's insane how Al had to memorize the lyrics backwards at 2:50 to 3:07 so the lip syncing would match up.

[@matthewsatthewsssss4115]

Wow never knew that thanks for sharing

[@nukingthisacc.eventually1939]

O hecc It chris

[@Wombattlr]

Chris Kogos Oh, hi Chris! Never thought that I would see you here!

[@flappy7373]

And no screen clipping or jump cuts.. he did the whole thing successfully! Talent!!

[@Walpurgis117]

If you think that's impressive, watch Coldplay's 'The Scientist'. Chris Martin does that for the entire song.

[@thalosinvictus9817]

So, most of my living relatives are Amish. A couple years ago I was visited by 3 of my cousins during rumspringa. I showed this video to them and they thought it was the funniest thing they have ever seen. They made me buy them a "How am I driving" bumper sticker the next day and when they went home they stuck it on my great uncles buggy. I got a letter from them a few months later. Great uncle John thought that was the funniest thing. Don't think for a second that the Amish don't have a sense of humor. Admire the amish for faithfully sticking to their beliefs. Very few of us do. Had lots of fun that week. Love you, Jacob, Isaiah and John.

[@sirsnausages2164]

I love this story. I wish you and your family well.

[@Skids113]

That’s funny as shit dude, you got a family with a sense of humour.

[@chispydoot5371]

Ahah! Pretty funny family you got there :)

[@motojunkie8348]

I grew up in Ohio around a bunch of Amish and I've seen buggies with neon lights inside and out and even a few that had systems installed.

[@RPDBY]

Sticking to your beliefs which contradict facts is a bad thing and nothing to be proud of. That said, I don't think people who do that are necessarily bad

[@Masteralhenry]

Fun fact, the scene were farm structure fell around him was not CGI. They actually used steel beams to make the weight, they only had one take, Al said himself he was trying to not look scared for the shot.

[@maxdoles5806]

Seems pretty likely it was based on the classic shot of Buster Keaton having the front of a house fall and narrowly miss him.

[@RageAgainstTheDyingOfTheLight7]

​@@maxdoles5806buster Keaton is rad

[@MirzaAhmed89]

CGI was barely a thing in 1999.

[@kylebatteson9572]

​@@MirzaAhmed89Tell that to The Matrix.

[@shaggysunshine7441]

I've seen an interview... I knew that but still

[@homeschoolhd596]

“But I’ve got a cool hat” It’s hard to argue with his assessment

[@thedude10171984]

I work in retail. Everytime I hear that lyric I raise my hat😂

[@omogHL]

Part of me wishes people would just start wearing old timey hats in public, can’t wait to go to Walmart and see Uncle Pennybags in a top hat

[@hadibajeet1721]

indeed

[@crocowithaglocko5876]

That would be epic

[@palblue]

He looks good in black ngl

[@Incompetences]

Anthony Padilla just did an interview with ex-Amish people and the fact that they're not only aware of this song BUT they also found it accurate and hilarious makes me happy! Good job on the accuracy, Weird Al!

[@ryomahoffman6803]

I came here from that video

[@anelmavega8352]

I've just watched that interview and came to watch this video again XD

[@Enby_boi]

Lol me too btw did anyone get shocked at how Emma ran away?

[@Kommentarian]

Can anyone link the video?

[@sydssolanumsamsys]

link, anybody?

[@redheadedmandy]

It took me over ten years to realize that he was *mouthing the words backwards* in that last scene.... skills

[@juanitau2012]

Wait, so does that mean he was walking backwords too? Since everything else was going backwords?

[@frustratid1230]

@@juanitau2012 yep

[@juanitau2012]

@@frustratid1230 Cool. I guess I never noticed that, but I can see now the walking seems a bit off.

[@alotofpain9926]

its mesmerizing to look at

[@Frogg104]

He was?

[@danhenry3644]

The lighting, tone and cinematography really are amazing in this movie! Such an incredible film.

[@Mr.Lactoo]

Precisely

[@cheflagoo460]

The funniest thing is that they’ll never know

[@dmadness69]

😂💀

[@Fishe0908]

Lmao

[@papascrumpeeh]

Bruh lmfaoooo

[@borisjohnson473]

... I'm stupid what's the joke here...?

[@Fishe0908]

@@borisjohnson473 the amish don't have technology so they won't be able to see this video

[@timothycox1822]

Amish people are the only group you can laugh at online who won’t reply with angry comments

[@fivenightsofrandomness9224]

U forgot Anti Vax children

[@escapefr0mslender]

You forgot random Brazilian tribes

[@SnowMexicann]

@@fivenightsofrandomness9224 Well the children arent anti vax its the parents, the children don't even know what anti vax means since their lifespan is like 3 or 4

[@thismans1405]

North koreans lol

[@jiisdown2195]

You're stupid I'm offended this isn't accurate we're way cooler

[@WastedTalent-]

A friend of mine move to Amish country in PA. I visited for the first time and met her Amish neighbors, Levi and Rachel. They were really cool. They came over to watch me tattoo someone because they were curious. I also played them this video. They absolutely loved it. They pointed out that Menonites can use electronics, but more fundamental sects can't.

[@knotts560]

Cool

[@limbelin]

@@knotts560 He said cool Beavis! ahah hah!

[@VonRagnar]

Not sure how true it is, but from what I've heard, it's less about electricity and technology itself, and more about not interrupting their way of life? Like using computer to do calculations is perfectly fine since it doesn't change things in any fundamental way (also, apparently they're pretty big on solar power and such, so... )

[@duncanaleman3091]

Amish and Mennonites are actually not the same .... they all belong to the Anabaptists; however, most of the Anabaptist groups would get quite insulted if anyone said that they were branches of each other. Some different groups are the Old order Amish, New order Amish, Mennonites, German Baptists, Beachy, Beachy Amish(yes there is a difference), Schwartzendruber Amish, Charity(or so they used to be called... they changed their name), and many others. Mennonites are the ones I am the most familiar with. Everything depends on the location of the church because rules vary by congregation. Rules can be as strict as "Dresses must be hemmed at 9 inches from the floor" (Yes that is a real rule ...... I don't know why), and "Men are not allowed to wear shirts with print of any kind". Some rules make no sense and are only accepted because they were passed down from previous generations. All Anabaptist groups can tell each other apart by observing the slight differences in the way the women dress. Colors and designs of coverings and dress patterns vary by which group the members belong to. Even the slightest difference in detail would identify someone as a part of a different group.

[@Jaydens_Games]

Fun fact im ex amish i come from the old order amish

[@sammytheblues]

I’m 37 now. Had your tape when I was 6 or 7. You were a legend back then and nothing has changed 😎

[@BurninatorRL]

Another fellow in October 2024

[@henlohenlo689]

fax

[@Drelam]

Lets be honest 2:51 is badass and impressive. Never mind the fact he had to walk backwards and time everything perfect without running into multiple animals or the horse and carriage, but he also had to count his steps and fall safely backwards hoping he was at the hay which he almost missed doing it all while mouthing the lyrics backwards.

[@Scottyy788]

ikr

[@robertsimpson1397]

He wasn't walking backwards dude.

[@luigi4798]

Robert Simpson Yes he was, dude. It’s just that they forwarded the clip backwards so it made it look like he was walking straight. Like, seriously mate, are you that dumb?! Edit: This comment was a joke, Robert Simpson is obviously right.

[@otaka1945]

@@luigi4798 Yeah, it's quite apparent when you look at the way he's walking.

[@Drelam]

@@robertsimpson1397 Nah your right they just instead taught a horse to trot backwards, same with the chickens, dog, and laama pulling the other man backwards that's way easier then having just one guy walk backwards.

[@richard7199]

I’ve played this for Amish people several times. They love it. Only one disliked it, but he openly stated it was due to the “lost my mind” bit.

[@jmiquelmb]

I feel kinda sad some people can feel "losing your mind" to be an offensive expression. Man puritanism is a hell of a thing

[@richard7199]

@Salafi-Jihadi Palestinian Where I live is mostly farmland, small town. Down the road we have several Amish families and they come over sometimes to bring us pies and other foods in exchange for stuff like sugar and stuff we just buy from the store. I told them that a comedian made a song about them and most were open-minded about it. We’re friends I’d say. I give them rides to the store (would take hours on their buggy), they give us homemade goods and food. They pray for my parents (cancer) and my dad blows their driveway in the winter. Good relationship. Years ago I showed them this to get their opinion on it. Simple really. Most laughed, acknowledging their own hard work and we talked about sacrifices they make for the sake of their religion. A lot of Amish people are no different than you and I, they just don’t want to use technology and their faith demands a “Spartan” (barebones) lifestyle. No frills, no fluff. Most don’t even use rubber on their wooden wheels or plows, they deem it unnecessary lol

[@zorken123]

A man who can't laugh at himself is no man.

[@gunsevenwhillans420]

@@zorken123 So 90% of twitter are not humans?

[@richard7199]

@@gunsevenwhillans420 Nope.

[@McconneIIRet]

Fun fact: At 2:04 when the house framing fell on Yankovic, it was actually heavy enough to kill him but the producer hired a physicist to ensure it fell at the perfect angle.

[@luukdevoogd1071]

Really shows how dangerous it was since it's quite simple to calculate that. They really had to make sure.

[@visraider3992]

Mccool?!?

[@cxiliapersono]

@@luukdevoogd1071 think about the other things that might fail: the frame could have slided

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

I thought it was Cardboard.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

That was a famous stunt done by Buster Keaton in silent films, and unless you were there you can't be sure, even then someone might have just been saying that.

[@lolcerditorock]

Can we appreciate the fact that at 2:52 he literally sings backwards to make the shot work?

[@Wusyuwu]

Yes

[@zabracs4104]

Yes

[@Cthepro321]

Look up Rhett and Link's "My Favorite Pillow". The ENTIRE song is sung in reverse so they could do the effects

[@robloxtriothecommenter6639]

Same

[@Macndcheese]

What a chad

[@MrMmccoll]

Thank you for helping to save America..God Bless

[@gvgfvgg3257]

🤦‍♂️

[@KirbySaysE]

@@gvgfvgg3257?

[@raqqafeller152]

based

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

Yep, saved us (at least temporarily) from this blue Hell that's destroyed our country for the past 4 years

[@mansonthorne3486]

I worked at a bowling alley a few years ago and every weekend we would have “rock n bowl”-lights off, music, strobe lights, that kind of thing. We would always have groups of Amish people come in and play a few games and so many of them would request this song. They all loved it.

[@zsin128]

amish paradise indeed

[@canonator176tech7]

Wow, literraly plot of King Pin tho right?

[@gizmo2006]

Good for u

[@azrael923]

Are you sure they were not Mennonite because there is a big difference when it comes to there choices of life style

[@EliG336]

How did they hear it?

[@declanhuber4250]

"I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art!" This joke flew over my head as a kid

[@2m359]

would you be kind enough to explain it to me as well?

[@declanhuber4250]

@@2m359 Humble means having a realistic and not exaggerated or inflated opinion of yourself. It's like the opposite of egotistical or narcissistic, so him bragging in such a hyperbolic way about being humble and saying he's a million times as humble as someone else is, ironically, very not humble of him

[@2m359]

@@declanhuber4250 haha thank you for explaining to me as well, in such a short time, I thought about the same thing but I am really glad that now I am 100 % what it means.

[@declanhuber4250]

@@2m359 No problem, glad I could help 👍

[@benjiusofficial]

Bro, when I was a kid, this was bars.

[@cneeley201]

Everyone says Amish people would be offended. But really, they'd just smile at us, and turn the other cheek.

[@nergal9668]

Yo but how they gonna see it though?

[@jbreitz87]

Well, that and they're generally wholesome people.

[@amandapanda5087]

Maybe they'd laugh their heads off when we'll be burning in hell tho lol

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

I think they might actually laugh. I think the Amish are actually pretty cool.

[@skyecolu]

I think they would like it

[@zoetercy9208]

I've seen Weird AL perform this in concert and he is amazing. It was so much fun with everybody waving their arms. There's a good video of AL performong this at Red Rocks, worth checking out. AL live is the best AL.

[@spicygrimm5922]

The occasional ‘fool’ after a line is killing me

[@DarkWaterHorizon]

Spicy Grimm it’s killing me but also resurrecting me by how good it is😂

[@asteriskJohn]

FoOl

[@Чтец-щ3р]

😡

[@krompy8221]

yeah its from the original

[@asteriskJohn]

@@krompy8221 It's still funny though

[@JulianZawatski]

2:51 Truly one of the greatest shots in music video history. To get this all lined up and lip synced perfectly is crazy. Massive respect to Al for adding that in.

[@heavnnnsent]

Hell yeah! Everything about this video is absolutely brilliant and I'm sure many Amish people will love it too when they finally get wind of it! Weird Al is a comic genius in this production is stellar! RIP Florence Henderson, you were amazing in this!

[@shrek9895]

He actually learned it backwards and then sang it like that. 2:51 is reversed footage. He figured he couldn't get the animals to walk backwards so he did that part backwards

[@yodaov3975]

I think coldplay does the same for longer in "the scientist"

[@robbob5302]

That is the dedication that separates Weird Al from the Cletus Judds of the world.

[@iamstarstreek]

wait until these guys see drop by the pharcyde

[@Dragonspirit223]

2:52-3:08 Can we just appreciate he sang the song backwards (and I know he's not the first, but its still amazing)

[@rafaelsenisseprates6661]

He did an amazing job, tbh

[@lagaming2936]

Danny Coleman he lip sang it backwards, the song was clearly recorded before or after the video

[@Dragonspirit223]

@@lagaming2936 Oh of course! But what I'm saying is he still did that, learned the song backwards and lip sang it. Also, I just realized this, he walks forward in the video and passes multiple people, imagine recording this and having to walk backwards past so many times, come to think of it, I wonder how many times they had to re-do a scene because people laughed. That'd be hilarious and so frustrating!

[@tijmen131]

I think the whole frame is reversed, not just the background

[@another_random_ace8820]

You can see some of the chickens walking forward.

[@dubuyajay9964]

Bless you Amish. You saved America.

[@unnikrishnanm1885]

The reverse lip synch is genius!

[@13jae85]

I was just thinking that. It's so good!

[@TheLastPhoen1x]

Oh, shit...

[@twilson3133]

The what

[@revokedmedic]

@@twilson3133 2:52 - 3:08

[@JakkieTea]

I just noticed this too! I'm floored lol

[@jk.2464]

I see people making jokes about this but its actually one of the best parodies ive ever heard from the lyrics he actually put time into to the costumes and scenes its not a quick parody its well put together and quite simply said, a masterpiece

[@_andre_the_dev_610]

what about hispanic paradise?And old town juan.Those are funny.

[@sarahreynolds1870]

That's what sets Weird Al apart, dude is a PROFESSIONAL.

[@Daemon__Sultanah]

I'm just surprised that no one is talking about how Mrs Brady is in this.

[@thareqprimaharianto8725]

The chorus actually better than the Gangsta's

[@HTTRforLIFE]

Did he really pull a Buster Keaton at 2:05??

[@skyraider87]

The original publisher of "Gangsta's Paradise" was actually mad at Alfred Yankovic for this one until he listened to it. He thought it was absolutely hilarious.

[@skyraider87]

@Comic Sans thanks, I couldn't remember. I don't listen to that kind of music.

[@Eire0849]

Coolio was pissed!!!

[@escapefr0mslender]

@@Eire0849 ikr!

[@tonedeaftalent]

If memory serves me correct, coolio is the only artist to not give Al his permission to parody his song. (He’s legally allowed to parody the songs without permission but always asks out of respect. Several sera have said it’s a huge compliment that he wants to parody them.) but I’ve gotta say, this is probably better known then “gangsta’s paradise.

[@nikosfilipino]

@@tonedeaftalent I thought Prince and Yankovich were known to have crazy beef over that same issue

[@Evilakuuuuu]

thank you to the amish for coming out to vote in PA yall some real Gs

[@Alex_Jones_Fitness_Official]

Fr they helped save the world

[@Silenthero66]

They ain't ever gonna see this bro

[@PhineasFlynnYDuoLingo2021]

​@@Alex_Jones_Fitness_OfficialThe world: 🇺🇲

[@ggggg77273]

​@@Silenthero66 that makes them more badass. they do what's right for the world and don't need our praises.

[@OifelOifel]

That last part where everything is filmed in reverse but his lips are perfectly synced with the words. Legendary!

[@GRAYBOI897]

The fact he learned how to sing this backwards

[@apotatoman4862]

i didnt even notice it was in reverse until i saw this comment

[@fhuber7507]

And the smile of success which he had to do before walking backwards singing in reverse.

[@katieheys3007]

He's just that talented!

[@lforlight]

They probably had it played in reverse on set, so the synchronization is not that extraordinary.

[@derekcheesball1248]

The shot of the scythe harvesting at 2:45 is actually beautiful for such a humorous video.

[@portalmanHUN]

That goes so hard oml

[@manoz6194]

Better than Rebel Moon!

[@calamitysangfroid2407]

Zack Snyder: interesting....

[@Unidentifiedhumanobject28]

Probably my favorite part of the video

[@scrabblescribbler3982]

Want to see a space Amish paradise? Try Star Trek: Insurrection.

[@Sweettooth1231]

2:51 huge respect for that take

[@michaelzhang5074]

i guess you can say his filming was a little BACKWARDS

[@ohmydever]

its probably a nod to the video for The Pharcyde - Drop, they had to do the full song in reverse for that vid!

[@eddlorrain3323]

Dont you mean SDRAWKCAB

[@sofiamorehead418]

ikr! He mouthed the words backwards SO PERFECTLY!

[@SARYM911]

Yup..The Scientist by Coldplay was also completely shot that way(6 years later though)

[@bradleighb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

[@JavierSalcedoC]

WE DID IT

[@OfficialYouTube3]

We are so back

[@gvgfvgg3257]

🤦‍♂️

[@HK_Henry-k]

Lol I was looking for a Trump comment

[@Kakauko]

I don’t think KZbin is a good place to thank them haha

[@carlenedean8382]

I’ve been a fan of his for over 30 years, seen him in concert (it was fabulous!!) and his stuff never gets old!! Just too hilarious!

[@liambeck5258]

12 years old and I find a comment not even a day old bruuuuhhhh ❤️

[@elford3906]

@@liambeck5258 yeah XD

[@kidkique]

I brought my little brother on his birthday to see Weird Al in Easton Pennsylvania on his running with Scissors tour

[@hrvbox]

is this ted mosby the biggest weird al fan

[@Viking_Luchador]

I saw the Mandatory Fun tour

[@oliviamontemayer7089]

I’m seriously confused where the 22k people who disliked this came from. It certainly isn’t the Amish.

[@tupack361]

nice one. Made me chuckle

[@james_greater5339]

maybe it is????

[@ceptemzorpus]

@@cnwproductions why specifically that one generation that constantly gets shit on?

[@サイモンさん10]

@@cnwproductions most millennials are college students/ paying off student loan debts. Stop giving all this hate to millennials.

[@aniverse5050]

@@サイモンさん10 Their annoying tho

[@realkingofantarctica]

I only just realised that Jebediah is feeding the chickens pizza.

[@tinaglassgow4961]

Your picture makes the all the more beautiful

[@Alucard45000]

So it only took 21 years XD

[@kaisercat7720]

They actually can eat pizza so it's not that bad of an idea. Chickens are a good way to get rid of leftovers.

[@jmoa5634]

@@kaisercat7720 Chickens will eat anything, up to and including each other

[@kaisercat7720]

@@jmoa5634 Can confirm. They will happily eat their own eggs and leftover chicken if you give it to them.

[@UbyTuesday]

Saviors of America in 2024. Teach your children about these absolute legends.

[@sophiet1576]

Boy are you in for a terrible surprise.

[@kmzoilus2486]

weird Al is NEVER given credit for how great of a song writer he is. When people talk about great lyrical rappers... no one mentions Al... but listen closely... his lyrics are genius. Just because they're funny, doesn't make them less outstanding!

[@zoetercy9208]

Don't forget, Al has 14 studio albums and over half of the songs are his originals. Al is an amazing musician. Btw, his lyrics for It's All About the Pentiums are pure genius.

[@rickcoona]

He has been doing these since the 1970's! Dr Dementia radio show

[@heavnnnsent]

OMG yes he is a total comedy genius and his timing is perfection. Weirdo we all love you and we wish to acknowledge that you are perhaps the funniest human being in the world

[@reuireuiop0]

Just heard a Wierd Al song on Bob Dylan. Every single sentence is a palindrome, so, you can read it back to front, and stays the same, like, well, the name Bob. That's pretty close to mindbogglingly genius. Al prolly even know a word that's backwards identical, that means mindboggling.

[@sfy2004]

@@rickcoona lol, close.....it was the Dr. Demento Show

[@zoeym4868]

I saw Al perform this live. It was so cool, 1,700 people singing along and waving their arms. I had a blast. He had a full symphony orchestra!!!!

[@restoretheearth2829]

I think he secretly wishes he was Amish. When the food supply goes out, they have the necessary skills to provide for themselves and neighbors. Plus they are healthier than most Americans. And other people.

[@Viking_Luchador]

Anyone anywhere else in the world is healthier than the average American

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

@@zoeym4868 That links to another Weird Al-song.

[@SadisticSenpai61]

Was that his Strings Attached Tour? I managed to get Dad to take me to see it. That was so much fun! Best concert experience I've ever had (not that I've been to many concerts). Dad didn't enjoy it as much - he broke his glasses earlier that day so he had to hold the pieces on his face to see anything. He was so angry with himself the next day when he found his spare pair - they were in the trunk of the car that we went to see the concert in.

[@Viking_Luchador]

@Tyler Whistler are you sure they weren't just cosplayers? I've seen people do that at his concerts

[@itsRucka]

I been blasting both my 9s living in my mom's basement is tight

[@r3k_mode_online885]

Hello

[@jacklo_o]

Ok

[@gamerx7-1-9]

Welcome to Al's world rucka, I'll be heading to your channel after this😂

[@lileti2199]

U got the best parodies rucka

[@boriszawotski1392]

Rucka

[@HassanSabbaku]

Felt appropriate to listen to this song today 😂

[@wrya141]

yes sir

[@gvgfvgg3257]

🤦‍♂️

[@spuroncolos394]

you know it's bad when even ezekiel thinks your mind is gone

[@3Ntro_make_it_boom]

Yeah kakoyin

[@prig1557]

@@3Ntro_make_it_boom Did Dr. BRIGHT give you access to SCP-079?

[@3Ntro_make_it_boom]

@@prig1557 well yes but actually no

[@prig1557]

@@3Ntro_make_it_boom Definitely Dr. BRIGHT.

[@lordrathut]

@@3Ntro_make_it_boom which 001 are you? I'm not caught up

[@quartercrow3464]

Amish people have a tradition called "rumspringa" which is where their parents urge them to join normal society for a while so that they can make a conscious decision to join the Amish way of life when they're done. So chances are, this video was probably the first thing someone showed an amish teen from the 90s onward.

[@Planetyyyy]

That’s good that the parents aren’t forcing them

[@placeholdername3123]

Thats a fun fact

[@Beanpolr]

@John Smith nothing against them but Amish people live around the same amount of years we do

[@thuglife7812]

Shit i can tell u wer there😆

[@oppressormk2op547]

@John Smith and full of incest but aight

[@isdrevenge8764]

"No cops or traffic lights" That sounds like a gangsta's paradise

[@AManOnline.]

Fax

[@ivn2530]

@@Gionator228 why no weed tho?

[@falcy2889]

@@ivn2530 why weed tho?

[@ivn2530]

@@falcy2889 well its just an agriculture, so amish people should have no problem with it

[@viperclm_sub_pls]

Haha

[@frostborn666]

Legends... Fight fight fight

[@JikoMusic]

They should've used this version in the sonic trailer

[@definitelynottommywiseau3037]

Still wouldn't turn shit into gold.

[@UNMPYD]

IKR 🤣🤣

[@TreadywayYT]

@@definitelynottommywiseau3037 it's not even bad smh

[@IIGortII]

That's the reason I'm here. Damn trailer put the tune in my head, and well, had to follow through on listening to the superior version of the song!

[@dailydoseofvitaminc6565]

VeunteTheCloutGod did you see the trailer?

[@spencersullivan4392]

He should have won an oscar for his reverse singing and walking. Snubbed imo

[@Haydawg111]

Nah Rhett and link should have because they made a whole song in reverse

[@randomcactus5615]

Yes, that must have been so tough!

[@slayy6253]

@Sir Maus The final scene where he "jumps up" from the hay was actually recorded backwards. If you look closely you'll notice it.

[@wabbit4936]

i would like but since it is on 666 likes i shall leave a comment saying you have my appreciation

[@emoemoji9601]

Yes he definitely should have

[@earlchatterton9133]

13 years after this video was posted on KZbin it's still getting views and comments. Weird Al is awesome, and famously one of the nicest celebrities you could want to meet.

[@ati4cpasuccess]

Indeed.

[@exponentialnegative1]

Dude, I downloaded this song on Napster in 1998. It's only getting better yo

[@antiwokejohn9501]

Such a shame he was taken from us

[@septicfox]

@@antiwokejohn9501 huh

[@schreiz]

@@septicfox at the end of his movie he dies

[@MsBabie2011]

I love this song & the rhythm Thank You Al

[@timlamb6073]

To this day I’m still impressed on how Weird Al had to sing backwards and walk backwards for that final chorus.

[@coolcattle5221]

The singing was over lapped but yeah it's cool af

[@kek8695]

@@coolcattle5221 What?

[@travisfinucane]

@@coolcattle5221 He lipsynced backward, obviously they didn't reverse the audio of him actually singing backward.

[@timlamb6073]

Travis Finucane of course he lipsynced for the video. He still had to memorize listening to it backwards.

[@mrdeleted]

He actually sang it backwards too while I'm not sure if it was recorded and re-added later, he said he sang it backwards to add it to the video.

[@TheRevivist]

This parody aged like fine wine.

[@moneysign.s]

Facts

[@FPs_transport_vids]

Yes

[@frostbite7553]

underated comment

[@Thenumber21]

Haha

[@aristocat3012]

@Tornike Tvalchrelidze I, too, am a grammar *Nazi*

[@LazyMasquerade]

100 million people haven't shunned their fancy electricity. Congrats on this milestone, Al!

[@hugo4it]

hello person with scary videos

[@ofifyy7021]

didn't expect to see you here

[@snoopdoggthecertifiedg6777]

And 100 people have liked your comment! Congrats bro

[@WatercraftGames]

wow a verified comment!

[@moneyman1995100]

Yo!

[@daimiondark1458]

Weird Al is one of Americas greatest treasures. Even when he is gone his musical pariodies will be legendary status.

[@krimsonbun]

He's gone? Tf??

[@Barsoom1913]

He’s still around I just don’t think as much new stuff these days

[@titaniumfalcon8670]

@@krimsonbun he didnt say he is dead he said when he is dead

[@krimsonbun]

@@titaniumfalcon8670 that makes sense, thanks for clearing things up

[@titaniumfalcon8670]

@@krimsonbun 👍

[@rebelappliance771]

You can’t deny that “it’s hard work and sacrifice living in an Amish paradise” goes hard as a song line.

[@MedicplayingCSGO]

I was born Amish, and it was hard work. Very long work days.

[@potatogd3186]

@@MedicplayingCSGO what is amish

[@genericmeat]

@@potatogd3186 watch the video lol

[@Princesssvixy]

@@MedicplayingCSGO how do you have a phone

[@MajinTar]

@@Princesssvixyrompspringer

[@wile_y_coyote]

The greatest tragedy is that Amish people probably won't ever hear this...

[@einstien1925]

Wait I got go bother my Amish friend now

[@owenscringeychanneloof9367]

I used to live in northern Indiana, aka Amish Land. Amish people still go to the same schools, so the kids with phones showed them this. They thought it was hilarious

[@kayleighwyatt8737]

@@owenscringeychanneloof9367 Just made my day!

[@swanny1878]

"Problably"

[@Dreadballoon]

Wiley Coyote I have thrown a bluetooth speaker playing this at full volume for 10 hours at a Amish village. I hid they laughed their asses off.

[@Jampadsmash-xs9xm]

Few months back some friends of mine were at a table at a bar in Rugby UK. Gangsters paradise came on the speakers. We just glanced at each other and began singing Amish paradise to the beat for one full verse - all five of us knew it word for word. It was a beautiful moment.

[@CricketIQreal]

ghee shut up ur so droi

[@urmaker]

The scene in reverse is so sick. Love how he tried to lip sync it all in reverse so when played in reverse it was close to a perfect lip sync.

[@willtindall8263]

What scene?

[@Dogflamingo]

@@willtindall8263 2:50

[@thegreatjayden6887]

i just noticed how cool that looks

[@yap54rus]

This is HUGE! i still can't believe its possible.. mad man

[@Dorritosmoothie]

He actually sang that In reverse

[@sloppy8212]

I live next to the Amish and they actually help me out a lot and when it Christmas they come over and give us a plate full of cookies they’re actually really super nice and actually work in 100 degree weather and build barns really fast too

[@lol-de4lo]

Put this song on next time they come over to the white House

[@ScentSense]

Ah yes, all the qualities of great humans. Especially the fast barn building!

[@connormcgehee9349]

I had heard that the amish are suppost to be ultra self reliant on their community

[@seaneatskitties]

Just like family guy

[@FranciumBoron]

I thought the Amish kept to themselves? I'm pretty sure they're not very close at all with outsiders such as us.

[@lisalu910]

All Weird Al's parodies are funny, but this one is pure genius. Never get tired of it, it's always good for a laugh!

[@KillerKlown-ip3no]

And to think Coolio got mad at this

[@kagu2811]

KillerKlown 2474 It was because if how serious the song was. The song is about the cycle of violence in greedy communities which is a real problem.

[@KillerKlown-ip3no]

@@kagu2811 ooooooooooh

[@ewrgaming]

I actually grew up in an Amish paradise lamp

[@socketzrapz5039]

There all geinus

[@The.Dadalorian]

The Amish saved America! 💯❤️🇺🇸

[@TacoStacks]

We all here... 10+ years later

[@deaddeal42]

Why yes. Why yes we are. Have a nice day mr taco

[@brendancross2767]

@@deaddeal42 have a nice day yourself mr that one

[@deaddeal42]

@@brendancross2767 why thank you kind sir same to you.

[@cressidalia2582]

Here below this blows up

[@panrogacz9166]

Yes, Yes we are... But why tho xD

[@garfielf6301]

1:00 "It's hard work and sacrifice living in an Amish paradise" *Man in the background is playing golf*

[@ShipShipMaya]

What is that profile picture?

[@garfielf6301]

The bird Minotaur's dancing baby demon from Chowder

[@dlgstacostand4479]

That's Weird Al for ya

[@rixxy9204]

lmao i didn't even see that. i love the sundial watch.

[@barryallen7973]

Mr. Rubber tru

[@TexocideT]

You know you're a legend when Weird Al parodies your song. RIP Coolio

[@Lakr101]

Yes Coolio = Legend, but you really can't say the same for wannabees like Iggy Azalea..cuz the difference is Weird Al fixed her song

[@yarly3180]

This has 5 times the view count of the original version...

[@beenings213]

@@yarly3180 are you seeing the same video i am? The original version has 1b views

[@msgfrmdaactionman3000]

Coolio didn't want Al to do the song, lol.

[@yarly3180]

@@beenings213 Oops you're right, I was looking for Gangster's Paradise instead of Gangsta's Paradise 😆

[@Hiphop618]

Let's raise our glasses to the Amish, thank you for flipping PA and saving America! ❤🤍💙

[@daryoush9148]

The most important rule in youtube: If it is recommended and its old, just watch it.

[@lloydirving6209]

I've been doing that for the past few weeks but it never pays off

[@daryoush9148]

@@lloydirving6209 :(

[@atomicapex9357]

yup, only leads to good things

[@Kailtyn.Jackson]

Yes

[@Random-hi4wg]

yes

[@jefftroxell4923]

Glad that Coolio and Weird Al were able to squash their beef over this song. It's an honor to have Weird Al parody one of your songs as a musician. RIP Coolio.

[@evanburke2766]

There was a beef?

[@jefftroxell4923]

@@evanburke2766 sure was, Coolio never gave his blessing originally for Weird Al to cover Gangstas Paradise but Weird Al pushed ahead anyways. They seemed to make amends around 2006

[@mikecando1717]

@@jefftroxell4923 I dd not know that they made amends. I just recall Weird Al stating there was a hit out on him. Glad to hear it. Thaks for sharing

[@pat2rome]

@@jefftroxell4923 yeah, Coolio said he basically told himself "even Michael Jackson didn't have a problem with being parodied, do you really think you're a bigger deal than Michael Jackson?"

[@Bartimayus]

@@jefftroxell4923 Al was told Coolio was fine with it.

[@andrewcahill05]

"He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of living" - Homer Simpson

[@arandomstartreknerd7261]

Welp, guess my mom's tired of living...

[@DetoNaGamerscom]

@@arandomstartreknerd7261 So do her a favor and...

[@sweetlips2667]

Holy shit andrew

[@FuckFistingAss7osuFF7osu]

Lol

[@professionalnerd4055]

@@arandomstartreknerd7261 Hey! I too am a random Star Trek nerd 😆

[@michaelshelton5488]

Thank you my Amish brothers and sisters for saving America in 2024.

[@kathrynpalmer5871]

This man is the precursor and co-founder of internet humour.

[@jamesytsigros4086]

I can agree

[@kieranmcginley1262]

And we are so close to 100 million views

[@usbcgaming776]

@@kieranmcginley1262 we're gonna be there soon

[@napalm7348]

@@usbcgaming776 the wait.......

[@inaweoftheworld]

Have you been living under a rock in the last 20 years? This guy literally parodied Niravana.

[@v1ncecah721]

When the power goes out for 10 minutes.

[@CPWBCSOfficial]

Nooooooo

[@williamckinley]

once mine went out for about 18 hours. 6 am till 12 am.

[@BobRoss-nj9et]

Once mine went out for two days :0

[@williamckinley]

@@BobRoss-nj9et oh shittt

[@imperialist_emperor6257]

@@williamckinley Greetings William

[@anthonyshahbazian]

I love how progressively he just gets sweatier and sweatier in those side profile shots until he gets drenched 😂😂

[@ac7030]

Anyone who hasn't seen the original must go watch it. Only then will they truly appreciate the part mentioned above.

[@anthonyshahbazian]

@@ac7030 yea lol. That’s why I said it.

[@bcchiriac4512]

That's me especially when I'm just trying to do simple tasks and especially working out!

[@astrangerhere]

i always found that part hysterical as well, by the last scene of that he's absolutely drenched lol

[@lordybelance3410]

Me too

[@Meyweder]

The quality of this production still amazez me. It's better than 85% of anything done now even if we are 15 years later...

[@joanna8967]

Weird AL released this video in 1996, 28 years ago.

[@StarSong936]

I grew up in Amish country. I have a great deal of respect for them. If there's ever anything you need done in an old tymie way, you can count on them. Their craftsmanship is excellent.

[@grokeffer6226]

The Amish people that I've encountered while traveling around have all been very nice, very polite and hard working.

[@Czarnasmierc741]

Do you mean grew up in an Amish country?

[@StarSong936]

@@Czarnasmierc741 I grew up in Southern Michigan. A location where there are lots of Amish people around. You could see them out working their fields or driving the horse and buggy down the road. We would also see quite a few of them at the local farmer's market. Their apple butter is the best 😜

[@Czarnasmierc741]

Okay

[@Steno316]

They make a lot of RV’s too

[@Crashlikag6]

I’ve listened to this song so much that the original feels like a parody

[@mateox-4009]

LMAO TRUEEE

[@Its_sabbi09]

OMG SOOO TRUE

[@Cr00xY]

That's exactly what people thought of White and nerdy

[@jossybeer2932]

Tru

[@mjdayetube]

😂😂

[@Nerdtendo6366]

RIP Coolie, legends never die. Happy that Weird Al was able to make a parody of the OG masterpiece

[@adversemiller]

Rest In Peace 🙌

[@abennett6543]

RIP Coolio.🙏💙🙏

[@rodneysparks6442]

Thats what led me here. R.I.P.

[@Kodeb8]

That's why I'm here. RIP

[@firenzexstr2667]

Rest in peace brother

[@GabrielMassey-vq3ni]

I looove you guys so so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@historychick]

As a Pennsylvanian living next to an Amish family, this is extremely accurate, especially the names 😂

[@pumpkingreg6673]

I visit Lancaster every year haha

[@FEMACUBE]

PA gang

[@jackskywalker8086]

Really tell me more

[@Tripp_TKO]

Ohio gangggg, we have Amish countrt

[@ragglerock2682]

@CENT 50 actually, it's just a, Pennsylvania starts with a consonant sound so its a not an

[@Marius_Biggest_Fan]

Ironically, the Amish will never know this masterpiece exists.

[@Andre-0207]

How is the SCP universe involved now. Please tell me it is related to a certain video of 049 escaping with gangsta paradise music ( Source for those that dont know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX_Wn5ycobilfKM )

[@retardedfish8109]

Best comment

[@littygamer9008]

I'm Amish...

[@Marius_Biggest_Fan]

@@Andre-0207 We are here for this memetic agent I wish we could have more replies, I miss the argument that started here😆

[@evemiller9219]

Haha trust me, we know this song because everyone meeting an Amish for first time sings it to us

[@tjtrashboat]

It's funny because Amish people would be offended, but they don't have electricity to watch it.

[@picturesqueshadow4248]

Actually it is

[@booptristan3980]

These are the comments that I wanna see more

[@DameOfDiamonds]

No i think that they would happy that at leastsomebody knows abour tjem

[@nubivagant_6523]

These are the underrated comments I need.

[@yeahitsleilani]

😂😂

[@jaaguitar]

Weird Al knew they were gangsta.

[@Parkurorlka]

hi bro:DDDDDD

[@wadetorgerson1277]

That part at he end hes literally walking AND mouthing the words BACKWARDS just so it would come out like hes singing, and walking forwards... Weird Al was a pioneer of his time.🙏🙏🙏

[@GMANKOOL23]

Pharcyde did it in 1995 for their video Drop

[@animachambers8216]

@@PsychoChuckGreene No they're walking backwards too. Chickens tails are held higher than their heads so it looks like they're going forwards

[@W81Researcher]

How is he singing backwards?

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Was? Still is!

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

​@@W81Researcher the last scene where everything other than him is going backwards. It's Al doing that with everything else going forward, so they're playing the video backwards. He's mouthing the words backwards too, though if you look closely it's possible to tell, but he's pretty darn accurate.

[@StateBlaze1989]

The fact I heard this song years before I even knew Gangsta's Paradise existed will always be hilarious to me. First time I heard it I thought it was a rip off of Amish Paradise.

[@allisonfaith7284]

Same!!😂

[@deadbabyseal3356]

dude it says this is a parody of gangstas paradise in the title lol

[@StateBlaze1989]

@@deadbabyseal3356 I know that. But 14 year old me that randomly found this on limewire almost 20 years ago didn't.

[@chunksloth]

@@StateBlaze1989 Zoomers be like "Limewire? What is that, some kind of store?"

[@a_guy_who_exists]

Same

[@edgymcgee57]

its so wierd because when i think of gangsters paradise my mind immediately thinks of this

[@HEDGYTTV]

Cole Hudson yea its so weird I don’t know why

[@romank9611]

Gang-Star paradise?

[@emaristandish1157]

Cole Hudson Oh, yeah! Me, too!

[@reedmack7766]

I looked up coolio then this poped up

[@NakiriayameEnjoyer69]

True

[@Conservativemanusa1]

Thank you Amish for saving America🇺🇲♥️🙏🏻

[@Fifi459]

Everyone has to realize,this guy is now 60 years old...

[@sophiet1576]

Al's concerts are the best. He hasn't changed a bit, his energy level is off the charts. He sang this when I saw him last summer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joWuoJtqh7KqY6s Unfortunately he had to cancel this years concert because of covid.

[@cerving20]

no way......

[@MUDTG168]

Bruh

[@clintbrew]

And he voiced milo murphy in milo murphy's law for disney

[@galaxypedestalfan]

Wrong. Weird Al doesn’t age.

[@mrsaintsgodzilla21]

This song is currently everyone in California who's power was shut off to prevent wild fires.

[@TheSexhaver2625]

mrsaintsgodzilla21 l live in Cali, the WiFi is back in some areas

[@walterbell1529]

@@TheSexhaver2625 thats a neat logo symbol. Are you a Rusty Cage fan?

[@TheSexhaver2625]

Walter Bell I found it on my grandpas old uniform, looks cool

[@walterbell1529]

@@TheSexhaver2625 sounds like a mystery for me and the gang to solve,,,,,

[@helpmii6826]

@@walterbell1529 is it possible to to dig deeper into this?

[@ricinquill]

The fact that the entire 2:51-3:08 was recorded in reverse and yet he somehow manages to lip synch is an art.

[@ricinquill]

@HorizontalB Its not an easy thing to do, at least not for me.

[@rahulshah1408]

@HorizontalBhe said how he did it in a documentary. He had to test different syllables and play them backwards.

[@k9sandcats268]

I always wondered how they did that.

[@jfh667]

he lip sing backward, while walking back. I dont think its ever been done.

[@ricinquill]

That's why I said it was recorded in reverse. But yeah its really an art.@@jfh667

[@Zoloft77]

Thank you Amish. Pennsylvania and the rest of America thanks you for your vote!

[@gdragon521]

Calling amish children "Amlettes" is the best thing I've ever heard.

[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

Same

[@kakyiondonut6084]

*smae

[@athellmeuz2049]

saem

[@Mugiwara2186]

His jokes are always eggselent

[@guerinchino]

sæm

[@mannmctrash]

Can we just appreciate the last scene where everything is reversed except Al? That means he had to mouth the lyrics in reverse while walking backwards in a way that would look believable when played back.

[@shakinbacon6398]

Ik that used to confuse me

[@menace845]

Never heard of an overlay huh? You tape the horse and carriage normally then reverse the footage and add a normal overlay of Al singing. If you look closely the chicken is backing away from the horse not attacking it

[@ПавелПовх-з3у]

@@menace845 No way green screen looked so good 20 years ago, he definetly spoken lyrics walking backwards.

[@cursedflamed174]

@@menace845 if you look extremely closely, you see how he "falls back up", while the hat also flies into his hand. that's how we know that it's reversed and not just an overlay

[@menace845]

@@cursedflamed174 looked closer and you are correct... Its hard to tell by his reverse lip syncing ( Yea its that good )... When I looked closer his pant legs clearly show him walking backwards... Wow he's good...

[@justderp5713]

Jebediah feeding chickens pizza is literally the most incredible thing

[@Wildcat6319]

Did you miss the part where Al is walking and singing backwards??

[@ComicWriter232]

I can't believe I never noticed that before

[@kingvendrick8919]

lmao i've seen this hundreds of times since it was uploaded and somehow never noticed this. I thank you greatly for this incredible realization.

[@Tizzer-zj5uj]

No he dont

[@djmunzzz]

What about milking the cow into a bowl of corn flakes?

[@xx_pjlikesmusic_xx]

Thank you Scott Pressler

[@emmettl2780]

"Well I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art." What a humble thing to say.

[@coltonharrismusic]

I don't know what you are talking about. I'm literally the humblest person I know.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Thats the point..

[@aidentejeda8174]

I'm the humblest person alive 😊

[@helenmathisen3499]

And I Was Writing And Sharing Things With Someone Online!😨😰😱😶‍🌫️

[@Christobanistan]

Congrats, you found the joke.

[@patrickhauser3460]

I love the fact that Jebediah is feeding the chickens pizza

[@darrensmith8730]

😂 Haha 🍕

[@Cjnw]

His God is Cheesus Crust :P

[@GeoffreyGentryMusic]

And Al has a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes to go along with his fresh cow milk.

[@BlockedUser420]

glad im not the only one who noticed

[@freezeburn1]

In crust we trust

[@marcinsobczak2485]

last scene is masterpiece, show that Al puts a lot of effort to his videos

[@jelenav3336]

Oh yes omg he is sweating so much honestly!

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

@@jelenav3336 - I think it's a masterpiece because of the way he is walking forward while everything else is going backwards. I am wondering how they shot that. Was he actually walking backwards?

[@jayef10]

Reading this and also watching the end... who would of thought Al would give goosebumps

[@mergieismoronic]

+Marcin Sobczak Same with the buster keaton recreation, all of the stuff they built, made and used, and the actors they got. And Al’s just a cool, talented dude.

[@annwyn321]

The thing that amazes me the most is, he had to mouth the lyrics backward. There's no way I'd get through that without botching it up, repeatedly.

[@Gorilla_dog]

Yo man this is awesome love your vids

[@JammastaJ23]

At this point Weird Al has eclipsed almost every musician he's ever parodied.

[@kyethepie1]

Maybe not Micheal Jackson but everyone else for sure

[@arpitdas4263]

@@kyethepie1 Nirvana

[@sharp9846]

@@kyethepie1 Yeah but Al's not a paedophile so...

[@gigachadcooper7381]

@@sharp9846 The allegations were debunked many times, and they were made after his death, clearly a way to capitalize on a dead man.

[@bemotivated8443]

Kye_The_Pie he made a parity of Eminem’s lose your self and in my opinion he hasn’t surpassed him but besides that yes

[@loganmunroe8011]

The only rapper Eminem was afraid to diss on Kamikaze

[@TheDayGhost]

SuperDarkness400 you know what I'm saying?

[@nathanexplosion2803]

Kamikaze was garbage

[@SwaGaDellic247]

You win best comment of the month

[@hihello6166]

Omg 666 likes lmao

[@EL1TE10]

I think thats a hate crime 💀

[@nooneinparticular1491]

It figures that Weird Al, by all reports one of the most decent guys in the music business, would have the most decent fans! Coolio passes away (R.I.P.) and, almost immediately, the message board for this song becomes full of fans paying their respects. You are a great community, and I'm proud to be one very small part of it.

[@dallasc9877]

Always loved wierd al, been listening to him since I was a youngin, now I'm 51

[@betteryearentertainment4004]

A friend of mine, who is also a big Al fan, went to see him in concert recently - and also managed to get his hands on a VIP pass so he could meet him, too. He can confirm that whole "one of the most decent guys in the music business" thing.

[@MikehMike01]

Coolio stole the song from Stevie Wonder anyway

[@louisleone4221]

Listen to APOLOGETIX FOR SOME GREAT PARODIES

[@EssenceRare]

I love the throwback to buster keston 2:08

[@craigcorbet]

Weird Al sings incredibly clearly. It’s rare when you can make out every word without much trouble.

[@kingboiz9688]

As a person who sings in choirs I can confirm that this is completely true

[@Kamiyu97]

As a non native English speaker, I can confirm I greatly appreciate the fact that I can understand all the lyrics without concentrating super hard on it. Which isn't the case with Michael Jackson for example!

[@mwal223]

Not only does he sing so clearly, he manages to slip the accent in when he can

[@pauldecker4630]

He sings so clearly to highlight the parody wordplay.

[@random_hamter]

It's not ai