BEN WEASEL, The Larry David of Punk

[@aick]

Got into screeching weasel in 1989. Still love 'em. Thanks for this.

[@MrScatking]

I’ll take this personality over fat mike any day.

[@juliusseizure324]

You don’t have to take either.

[@libertarianpunk8558]

@@juliusseizure324 ben is the antithesis to the furry community infiltrating punk rock

[@MrScatking]

@@juliusseizure324 I’ll take you behind the roller rink and kiss you passionately

[@juliusseizure324]

@@libertarianpunk8558 Furries are gross but you think they’re “infiltrating” Punk Rock? Lemme guess, you wanna “Build a wall” to keep out Brown people, huh? How Libertarian of you.

[@rickard9294]

Fat Mike's constant need to explain what Punk Rock is is kind of annoying.

[@deathmachine808]

Legend of the game. Thank you for all the joy you've given me Ben.

[@dropsy7639]

Ben was "producing" records cheap ($500) about 10 years ago. He did one for our dumb ramones-core band, the way we got in touch was that he had done one for the guys before I joined. He didn't remember he did that record and asked to hear some of our material before we got to work. He said the songs seemed alright but the sound sucked not knowing he was the one who produced it lol. Ben is a TOTAL asshole but he is unapologetically so, and somehow it's just endearing. He is one of the few guys capable of making music that remains true to his roots while still keeping it fresh and interesting. He's probably THE pop punk goat in that regard, perfectly stupid witty songs and easy but somehow fresh leads. Joe Queer was also "producing" cheap, he's fucking rad too. I'm sure they both still do it as a side hustle lol.

[@deathmachine808]

@@dropsy7639 that is an excellent story

[@LivewithoutWarning]

The Riverdales? They were great! What you talking about.

[@briantomcollins]

''Ben Weasel he's an asshole, Ben Weasel he's a jerk. Ben Weasel you just hate him cause he don't have to work.'' -Joe Queer

[@JoshWhiteley]

First thing I thought of when I saw this video posted

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

He's ben weasel he's so cool

[@raybo98]

I feel like I'm turning into him.

[@TheChadTI]

I'm kinda already there. Feels bad, man.

[@libertarianpunk8558]

@@raybo98 lol same

[@FTW_666]

Me too haha

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

Is that bad

[@raybo98]

@@LeahDyson-kq4bd nope lol

[@chesspunk489]

Screeching Weasel is still my favorite pop punk band.

[@aick]

Yer mom's pop punk.

[@deathmachine808]

@@chesspunk489 they are the genres pioneers, without any shadow of a doubt

[@deathmachine808]

@@chesspunk489 weasel is the only guy consistently writing good tunes to this day

[@DeathTrap-tc6uv]

@@deathmachine808I’m sure the Descendants would argue with you.

[@ianclements47]

Damn tome you have a wide variety of subjects and I am amazed that 85% of them hit me close to my heart

[@hysterikole1]

I like your opera layout, and Im a big fan of Ben. This vid is a definite win.

[@feeshunter1508]

Thanks. I really enjoy your videos.

[@deathmachine808]

Enemies, Brain Hurts, Boogada, Anthem, Wiggle, TVCD, Major Label, Kill the musicians, Formula 27, Bark Like a Dog, Atavism, These Ones Are Bitter - all classics.

[@Whitehorse_crimefighter]

He made a movie about gay punk rock vampires called "disgusteen". It was super terrible and worth watching at least once if you like bad acting and cringe. The best part of the movie is they have crimpshrine on the soundtrack and there really isnt any other redeeming qualities

[@Whitehorse_crimefighter]

Pretty sure the whole thing is available to watch on KZbin

[@slug..]

Definitely got to find this

[@libertarianpunk8558]

Thanks Tome!

[@drb8786]

Great band

[@joaquimgomes4507]

Great job once again, I’m a huge fan of the weasels and Ben being Ben resulted on this iconic band. I got to see them pre and post the infamous incident and must say that during that period I witnessed many people that were at shows clearly to antagonize Ben, of course he was bound to lose his cool…

[@audiblenugz]

Preach Joaquim!! Fancy meeting u here lol! 👽🤘

[@joaquimgomes4507]

@@audiblenugz 😆 cheers brother

[@elihyland4781]

hearing the lyrics "Kamala's too nice it makes me siiiiiiick" after the lyrics "she made enchiladas for me" when i was 11, even then i was like " what is WRONG WITH THIS MAN???, THATS NOT EVEN COOL!!" honestly still love him. he rips. check out Riverdales, first song i ever learned. dude has a special place in my heart.

[@rubberlover666]

This is an interesting look back. I knew Ben in the mid to late 2000’s and he was a real nice guy. Then he developed an online fan base of sycophants who encouraged his worst behavior. He also got into Christianity and right wing politics around then and it’s been sad to watch him spiral since then.

[@invade81]

And there it is. I stopped following what he was up to around Bark Like A Dog, but I can't say I'm surprised to read that. Christianity a bit more so.

[@rubberlover666]

@@invade81 The major issue is the echo chamber he's in. That's a problem for a lot of people now but it's not helping Ben whose every move is praised by his fans so he has no reason to listen, grow or innovate. His mid-2000s solo album was great and was made at a time when he seemed genuinely happy ,but the little I've heard since then just sounds dated and whiney.

[@invade81]

​@@rubberlover666 True, although I'd have said he's smart enough to think a bit more critically. It's easier to imagine him destroying someone else for the same behaviour than doing it himself. But we see this time and time again from people we don't expect it from.

[@aaronmelton1374]

I am him... Gotta Weasle tattoo on my body because he's an amazing songwriter

[@_CMT]

Well, at least, and i mean at very least, his comment about the boomers was right on the money. You heard it here, honey

[@awakecommonman5291]

Absolute legends...represent everything that rock n roll is about. Seen them a few years ago in Belfast but fear "cancel culture" means we'll never see such talent, fun , beer swellin beautiful chaos n madness again.

[@Microtonal_Cats]

I told my wife about his band name, and now when our cats occasionally yell and wake us up for no reason, she calls them "Screeching weasels."

[@nwerd7584]

I hate his band, but I love his attitude, what a goddamned chad amongst soy.

[@staticxboy3000]

Hey Tome thank you for covering all the obscure punk bands

[@Ray_Dismay]

SW are among the most influential bands in the genre.

[@ateevee2521]

Seu canal é otimo!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LivewithoutWarning]

I loved Screeching Weasel back in the 90s. I mean I still love those albums

[@basedsouljah]

Interesting niche fun fact: Mike Redbar of Redbar radio also attended the Elan School in Poland, Maine. It seems that place DEFINITIVELY HAS a DISTINCT personality affect on the poor victims that went there lmao. Bitter, Jaded, and honestly - correct 90% of the time haha.

[@Danzigscat]

Screeching weasel is a great band.

[@stylekiller21]

Anyone got the classical songs that got played?

[@sagartom449]

Grande Ben ❤

[@andremadeira6916]

Ben Is a sour genius

[@evilforpresidendxDD]

Seems like a sick dude idk.

[@dricedlk]

Ben's rant about Fat Mike whining about not getting something for free at a bowling alley is something else.

[@JarmaRooMcDoo]

Love these videos. You should do a Reverend Horton Heat one.

[@E.C.2]

Anyone remember his column in MRR? Him Jumpin Jeff Bale and Rev Norb were the only ones with personality. (Christine comes in 4th)

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I looked forward to every new issue just to see what he was going to complain about next. MRR is the reason my friends and I started producing a zine in high school. Ben is still one of my favorite curmudgeons.

[@E.C.2]

@ScientificallyStupid I miss those days technology has destroyed our spirit.

[@kookadams85]

9:40 *TOME, PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON THE QUEERS! GREATEST BAND SINCE THE RAMONES!!!* 🇺🇲

[@stylekiller21]

We actually had them play at our club and just fucking great dudes and a great show

[@JAMac1918]

He once said The Max Levine Ensemble sucked for some reason and they made a song about it.

[@donaldcady3839]

I forgot about this dude. Cool doc. He's still pissing people off. Lol.

[@MWolferstan]

Love Screeching Weasel. One of my favourite bands. It's a shame that though Ben seems like a really intelligent dude, he's ignorant about the continent he lives on. And the world, apparently.

[@noelgrassy4278]

Was Redbar watching?

[@thirdlegstalliano]

Redbar is watching

[@audiblenugz]

Tome, droppin knowledge on the heads!!!! Great fucking video!!!

[@thadalicious-i4k]

You just hate him cause he don't have to work

[@thirdlegstalliano]

Facts and trues

[@HappyHealthyHolistic1]

This was great 😂

[@brianallison1799]

Your music is still sounding like a gay Ramones

[@DeathMetalDerf]

I can agree about boobs. Natural is better!

[@athenaathens6512]

Bawhahahaha I love the screeching weasels 🤣🤣🤣 21 months was about elan and so was my right and supermarket fantasy. Probably others. People who have been to elan or had family there know what's up.

[@zachharris3040]

I mean, is he right though?

[@loganknapp8905]

😂 sock it to em

[@juliusseizure324]

BOOGADA, BOOGADA, BOOGADA is still fucking awesome, but Ben Weasel is a chump.

[@BeautifulPlanet27]

Awesome title 🤣

[@jd-nd2kh]

He's a Christian family man now in Wisconsin.

[@Baneumann66]

I agree with everything he says 😂😂

[@fromulus]

Band was great, this dude's just an edgelord in a world that now has too many of them. All he does is complain.

[@thirdlegstalliano]

A true American

[@1089re]

Luv ben wtf??

[@DeathMetalDerf]

It comes off as a bitter old man who is desperate for attention and grasping at whever he thinks will cause an uproar.

[@BadBunnyBinch]

He’s so cringe.

[@thirdlegstalliano]

A true American

[@blipblorp6347]

Theres like 4 good screeching weasel albums and 15 total

[@lilmcbuffyfanfic8144]

10 bucks says his dumb ass sports lawyer buddy tries to sue you over this or at least get it taken down.

[@thirdlegstalliano]

A true American

[@hammerhead222]

Another Rich Chicago Burb Kid. Never understood their appeal.

[@xwhite2020]

Only dirt poor people get your respect. Ok.

[@bufordhighwater9872]

Because life in the burbs was never difficult or shitty for kids that didn't fit in.

[@davesleyer9393]

It’s almost like people that become successful when they’re young grow up to be maladjusted adults with an over inflated sense of self worth and righteousness. Ben’s a jerk. He never had to work and it shows.

[@thirdlegstalliano]

A true American

[@XXXXSTORMXXXX]

Dude sucks band was ok

[@thirdlegstalliano]

You suck. America rules! USA! USA! USA!

[@creamcheesediarrhea1006]

Punk is just like rap..making people stupid

[@themusicfag1234]

EXCUSE ME WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY