FIRST TIME REACTING to Weird Al Yankovic - Smells Like Nirvana (Brits Reaction!)

[@profanepersonality]

Nirvana loved this parody. When Kurt was asked if Al could parody Smells Like Teen Spirit, his first question was if it was about food. When he was told no, it is about how nobody can understand what he is singing, he thought it was hilarious and gave his full support. Most people in this video are originals from the actual Nirvana video, too.

[@DodonaWind]

I also love that Kurt said he knew they had really made it because Weird Al wanted to parody one of their songs. It shows me what kind of person Kurt was that Al was the bar he used to measure their success and makes me love Kurt even more. 💕

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

@@DodonaWind A lot of artists said that you know you made it big no matter how many songs went gold or platinum when weird al asked to make a parody lol.

[@jenniferweitzel9898]

True.

[@JetZV]

Fun fact: the guy at 6:15 with the rolled up blue sleeves and the sunglasses? That's professional skateboarder Tony Hawk shortly before his rise to fame. They needed extras for the mosh pit part, so they put out a call for people that could dress to fit the aesthetic and got a bunch of skateboarders.

[@Matacron]

If you want to know how dedicated Weird Al is to his craft, he actually learned how to play the guitar left-handed solely for this song so that he could accurately portray Kurt Cobain in this video and his stage performances.

[@AggieNC]

Nirvana let him use the same sets and he even got a lot of the same actors from the Nirvana music video to reprise their roles. It's the closest he's ever done to a spot-on-match for the music video

[@coreyrogers8700]

Kurt absolutely loved this song

[@pyroishere]

There's many others here in the US that say "ich" at the end of his name...no worries...loving your reactions so far

[@MST3Kfan1]

Weird Al’s band is truly phenomenal! They can literally play any style of music needed for the parodies and the original songs whip too! They are truly the GOAT!!

[@trespasserswill7052]

Literally?

[@MST3Kfan1]

@@trespasserswill7052 yes. When they play a parody, Al’s band play the instruments for,the music. They don’t use karaoke 🎤

[@trespasserswill7052]

@@MST3Kfan1 It was a reference to word crimes but bless your heart anyway.

[@WilliamKetelhut]

I always enjoyed the way he dropped the album name in the lyrics "what are the words....oh Nevermind" into the song and enjoy seeing Dick Van Patton in the audience.

[@KelsaRavenlock]

He also does "style parodies" or as he now likes to refer to them "pastiche". Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO said Weird Al used their style better than they did. The song was called "Dare to be Stupid". I would also recommend "All About the Pentiums" based on "All About the Benjamins" for a funny one though dated as it all references 90's computers.

[@firsealtonberry9712]

I can remember an interview with one of the members of Nirvana, long after the fact, talking about how they watched this video premiere. They were afraid Al would mock them, and that he was going to get them, and that this would be a joke at their expense. Then they watched the video, and loved it, and were laughing out loud. The guy noted that Kurt was laughing the loudest. Then he stopped, and got serious, and said in a much softer, more intense voice, "He made my friend laugh". Kurt Cobain wasn't someone who laughed much. Whenever I see the video for this, I remember. Among Weird Al Yankovic's many triumphs, amidst his accomplishments, there's a small glorious one. For at least a moment, he brought true joy to Nirvana.

[@sophiet1576]

Weird Al's Star Wars parody is great. Check out , The Saga Begins!!

[@openyoureyes909jones6]

I thought you were gonna say 'Yoda'....I love that song

[@HalfNordic]

You guys need to watch Weird Al performing “Like a Surgeon”!

[@firefighterchick]

In many ways, he doesn't get the credit he deserves as an artist or lyricist. Kurt Cobain reportedly asked Weird Al if the parody was going to be about food. Al responded no it's about how we can't understand the lyrics. Kurt laughed and agreed From what I understand, many of the parts of the set here are also from the original video. I suggest for the next one it be Word Crimes. He references Prince briefly in that one.😅

[@gbulmer]

Yes! _"Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnjZYXtjq7WiesU (3m:45s) Best Wishes. ☮

[@amberdulay7238]

In a clip near the end, you can briefly witness a very young Tony Hawk in with the moshers. Al didn’t know he was one of the extras.

[@heidifruchtl354]

I've seen so many Weird "Al" 9:09 he said that he approached Kurt about doing a parody. Kurt asked him what it was going to be about, Al told him that he was going with the theme of no one being able to understand him, and Kurt laughed. I grew up in the Seattle area during the grunge era. My sister and I were stealing dad's flannels. Dad passed away last year, and my sister and I went through his closet, and we each took several of his current flannels. Miss you daddy.

[@bamachine]

RIP to your dad, both of my parents are gone. Sadly, my dad's taste in clothes was not really mine, I have never worn overalls. Yeah, all of you out there that still have them, call your mom, call your dad or better yet go see them today.

[@heidifruchtl354]

@bamachine what really gets the females I know, and I, is that the truly attractive flannels are only made for males and with good, thick, warm materials. The female versions are ugly, and you have to wear 3 to get the same thickness. Don't mind my rant. My DAD grumbled about it. He usually had pretty good taste. He also didn't dress like a dad when we were teens. He wore sneakers, teen t-shirts, jeans, and a leather jacket. He also didn't look his age. My poor sister was verbally attacked by a woman at a store who accused her of dating a man old enough to be her dad. Sister just looked at her and said he IS my dad. We laughed about that for years. Still do. And that was over 30 years ago. I am unable to call my mom, she's in a memory care facility and she doesn't remember me.

[@bamachine]

@@heidifruchtl354 Sorry to hear that about your mom. My dad had dementia during the last years of his life. It never got to the point where he did not remember us, just started doing odd and repetitive things before his kidneys completely failed. He made it to his late 80's though, my mom only made it to 70.

[@heidifruchtl354]

@bamachine I'm sorry for your losses. Dad had a massive heart attack 2 days after his 77th birthday. Mom was diagnosed with advanced alzheimer's and declined quickly. It's been about 18 months, but she remembers my sister, and that's it. She even forgot who dad was, with him right in front of her. And I think she only remembers my sister to threaten calling the cops on her. Long story, but one we chuckled over. Dad found it hilarious.

[@bamachine]

@@heidifruchtl354 Yeah, those stories is what keeps them alive, as long as we are there to share them.

[@zoetercy9208]

When we were all in lock down during Covid, Weird Al released a video of himself performing, Germs. I'd love to see you react to one of his original songs as well as him in concert. I've seen him in concert many times and he is incredible.

[@zoetercy9208]

Make sure you watch the video he released, there's a couple of videos fans have released and they're far away and shakey.

[@lucyFV]

“Like a Surgeon” Madonna’s Like a Virgin. He usually duplicates the artist’s music video, scene by scene. Love Weird Al!

[@ronjones1077]

Back in the late 50's there was an accordion player named Frankie Yankovich. I remember from my grade school days a funny song by him called I Yest Go Nuts At Christmas. I may have spelled his name wrong, but Weird Al started out doing these parodies also using that instrument. They were not related. Great fun mates!

[@ronjones1077]

Correction, Frankie did What Christmas Means To Me, not a funny song. Yorgi Yoreston(sp) did the I Yust go Nuts at Christmas.

[@stagehog81]

The video is even more amazing when you realize that Weird Al got some of the same performers from the original Nirvana video to appear as their original characters.

[@weekendwarrior3174]

When he performs this song live and gets to the "I forgot the next verse" line he stops singing and the audience sings the rest of the lines to the next chorus.

[@mikegregorio8973]

Please try Weird Al, The Saga Begins...

[@Kari5274]

Congrats on getting his last name correct (after BP2 helped). This was great. The original cheerleaders in Teen Spirit were actually porn stars.. Little fun fact. Hope you keep doing him. He's so creative.

[@StephanieHealy-wh9cn]

He is brilliant! Loved your reaction.

[@ReadmanJ]

A Little fun fact about this was when Al asked Kurt if he could do a parody apparently Kurt was like "It isn't about food, is it?" Al was like no and so Kurt was like, sure okay fine :3

[@Microplancakes]

How fun are you two!?! I loved watching you guys react to this!! 😂

[@BritPopsReact]

@PegC Hey, Thanks for the lovely comment. We hope you will enjoy more from our channel and come back often. All the best. We will also be live this Saturday UK time 8PM Join in the fun!! 😂😂

[@douglasrobarge5597]

That was great, love seeing you both happy and laughing and enjoying. He did his job. Another great reaction 👍👍👍

[@Rfdwwe]

When Kurt was asked about weird al doing a parody he said if weird al does a parody of your song you made it.

[@SGlitz]

The late Kurt Corbain laughed when he say it .

[@cullain3967]

If you want some bangers try some of Al's original songs such as Hardware Store or his style-alikes such as Dare to Be Stupid, described by the lead singer of Devo as the best Devo song that Devo never recorded...

[@The_Philosopher_King701]

Nice reaction. You missed the opportunity. You could have reacted to Weird Al's Star Wars song on May the Fourth. It is The Saga Begins. Still worth a review.

[@gbulmer]

Ooooo, Yes! "The Saga Begins' on May the 4th would have been brilliant. Good Thinking. Maybe 2024? Best Wishes. ☮

[@The_Philosopher_King701]

Is it too late to release it today for Revenge of the Fifth?

[@0101tuber]

During the lockdown, he did a cover of 'Classical Gas' on his accordion.

[@lucyFV]

He’s also such a nice man! His humor is good for the soul!

[@tundiel]

Hahaaa, this is why you are my favourite Brit double act. I think I laughed at your antics as much as I laughed at the video 😂😂😂 I laughed extra hard when BP1 almost fell, but that's only because it's something I would do. Case in point, the toilet at the hostel we stayed in last night had a step, and I forgot EVERY time I was in there. Almost broke my face a few times...😅

[@BritPopsReact]

@EnderOllie 4 Good to have you back after you exciting travels. He is a numpty though. 😂😂

[@tintin9274]

Great Video Reaction!🙃

[@fenrirslairpainting511]

This music video is an absolute fever dream.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

It is said Yankovich here too. Not by many but I here it from time to time.

[@PeterSedesse]

With his videos you really have to watch the original video right before it to see how genius he is, he doesnt just parody the lyrics, it is the entire video

[@BritPopsReact]

Yep good point Peter , we will for the next one 👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaelwhelan2376]

Can I change my name to BP America? Love me some Smells Like Nirvana! Another class Weird Al song!!! You guys are getting close to 70K---congrats on that!! Cheers Guys--have a great weekend!

[@BritPopsReact]

Hee hee

[@kimzwolinski9919]

This one is my favorite 😂 I don’t pronounce it right either I say it exactly like you guy’s did😊

[@tj_2701]

Please more Weird Al

[@markslater8529]

I if you put on this track, and didn’t tell anyone, you wouldn’t know which version it was until the singing starts.

[@lordlockdown64]

Brilliant!

[@martinkasprzik5069]

Angelina Jordan - Love Don't Let Me Go (Visualizer) is out, brand new, a must see!

[@Gulicktheemu]

Al is the parody G.O.A.T. #hangovergang forever 🤙🏽

[@Thatpsycho-1110]

G.O.A.T. Gonna Obliterated All Todlers

[@jimbrentar]

actually, in parts of Europe, it is pronounced "ch" not "ck"

[@puglover4280]

Weird Al is good for the soul

[@jeanine6328]

May your views and likes always be equal.

[@BritPopsReact]

Thanks Jeanine, we only wish 👍🏻👍🏻

[@liabowden8526]

Well now I just want someone to make the Smells Like Narnia song, could be good!😅

[@lyngusrobb5323]

BPR 4: crack ons and 1 Weird Al YankovicH at the end😂

[@BritPopsReact]

Thanks for always putting a smile on our faces when you comment 😆

[@Peg__]

Paul McCartney turned him down over a few lyrics AL didnt want to change IIRC.

[@JohnHazelwood58]

If you need a 10/10 weird Al video/song ... go for "Albuquerque"..! It is - as far as I know - an original by him! Crazy story and a great 2D animation video avaible! Quite a long one, but worth every second! :) Cheers from Germany! ♥

[@BritPopsReact]

@JohnHazelwood58 Thank you John, we will add that to the list. Danke!

[@jmuraidajr]

Weird Al Yankovic has a bunch of funny ones check them out!! Don't listen to those idiots there are people who always have to tell people that they spelled or said something wrong!! Keep doing what you do!!!

[@gbulmer]

I remember watching the original Nirvana video on MTV at a friends house most Sundays. "Weird Al's" parody is _immaculate._ Maybe I'm less bothered by hairy armpits than BP1, but I'm from an earlier generation. "Gardening" was rare, and "topiary" not the rule. Please keep "Weird Al" in your 'rotation'. Best Wishes, Chaps. ☮ "Weird Al" has some comedy songs which are much less elaborate, eg _"Weird Al" Yankovic - One More Minute_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4jLoZ5jbbZ_fLM (4m:5s) is a simple 'break up' song. Hopefully these are in your list: _"Weird Al" Yankovic - Tacky_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKKadp6faqqNbtE (2m:54) American comedians. So cheerful! 😀 _Perform This Way (... "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaTCc6CKfNtnaa8 (2m:54s) It's claimed Gaga fired her agent for lying and telling Al she didn't want him to parody her without asking her. _"Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise (... "Gangsta's Paradise)"_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooDJi3-YaJioeck (3m:25s) _"Weird Al" Yankovic - Eat It_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJStm4CkfdR8eKs (3m:29s) Not a MV parody, but a condensed plot summary _"Weird Al" Yankovic - The Saga Begins_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnbGm5qAiNaGiLc (5m:40s)

[@beachside1]

Try more Weird Al stuff. Theres a bunch and all great

[@brettAnichols]

Brith Poph's Reacths😁

[@georgiadailey182]

It's not entirely unreasonable to pronounce the name incorrectly. Though he very much prefers "ick", according to him "My paternal grandparents actually pronounced their name YONK-o-vich, so I guess there’s some history behind it."

[@ingolf82]

Weird Al's band can play any song ever made, they are probably the best musicians in the world. I mean, they have to, to be able to parody anything right? Kurt Cobain's only request for this parody was that it shouldn't be about food. then Weird Al said "oh no, I'm gonna make a parody about the fact that people can't understand a word you say and Kurt gave him the green light and he loved it. Weird Al asks the artist he parodies after the song is made if it is ok. if the artest says no, he releases the song for free, if he says yes, it gets put on an album and gets sold. Weird Al has released some songs for free on youtube. many of the background extras are the same as in the original songs. he did the same with Michael Jackson parodies. Eddie Van Halen is in one of the parodies.

[@ivanjursdotter]

The Birits seem to like a spy movies or James Bonds why not try the song "Spy Hard" by Weird Al it is his song for the a spy movie.

[@suzannepottsshorts]

Have you two ever been to a Hardware Store?

[@BritPopsReact]

@suzannepottsshorts Yup, we call them DIY Stores over here.

[@thomasripley1548]

Words games ,more al more al...

[@inf3rno1982]

It was "vich" like all people of the same heritage but Al's father went through the trouble of changing it officially to "vik", according to Weird Al himself.

[@RJLupin-zu9xv]

"Weird Al Yankovic is America's modern pop-rock genius." -Kurt Cobain Source: i.ibb.co/XDmcG67/kurt-cobain-weird-al-pg252.png