primus shake hands with beef

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[@thewanderinginternetwizard4361]

I love when the camera zooms out and shows little Les Claypool dancing and playing his bass.

[@conscious-typeperson4583]

I don't want to be presumptuous, but this song+video combination has to be the most Primus thing Primus has ever done.

[@joedicicco6124]

This is crunchy as hell.

[@tonyaspeary5120]

crunchy is slang for?

[@jacato8565]

+Tonya Speary I believe it's the term used to describe the sound of the bass rift.

[@skoupidia2057]

>"rift"

[@whitest__dad]

skoupidia >tries to greentext on KZbin >mfw

[@Fig_8]

I could eat the sound of the bass

[@Grrizo]

Srimus Pucks.

[@Psztyk236]

Funny how Les looks like Serj, Bale and Norton at same time

[@yeahman2767]

Wiencon lol right!!!!

[@DeeJayShawDay]

Serj who?

[@michaelthemanmalloy]

Shanna D. Tankian. SOAD lead vocalist.

[@DeeJayShawDay]

Ahhh, I see, I see.

[@XXPedia]

+Wiencon Who's Norton>

[@F1570_]

If there's ever sumtin ta listen to while stoned or on the verge of alcohol poisoning it's primus .. -----

[@eddiesullivan3673]

That is one of the funkiest coolest fucking basslines I've heard in a LONG time.

[@davidvelasquez4807]

Eddie Sullivan listen to pow by GCS

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Is it just me, or is this one fucking amazing song? Welcome To This World too.

[@CarnalKid]

It's really bizarre to have somebody who can play like that in a gag band. Somehow it makes the whole thing much more amusing.

[@theom8286]

you think this is some kind of joke?!

[@ThirstyEye]

"Does humor belong in music?"

[@supertimerip]

I'd love to hear this in a commercial for a steakhouse.

[@TheAaronFreeze]

I hadn't seen this video in a long time.great track

[@Magnoliasoulja1]

Only Les Claypool could make awkward truly, naturally, awkwardly awesomely cool. 😎😎😎

[@ThirstyEye]

Image of them rockin' atop the garbage can always smiles me.

[@ICO333]

Lyrics There's a time for lies And a time for truth I say, eye for an eye Eye for a tooth When I roamed young I'd scavenge around Every nook and cranny Of our little town It's nice, so nice, to be Pull out the cannon boys Steal us some wine Puff Tijuana Smalls Shake hands with beef She's so fine She's so sweet Mom and Pop they raised her On huge slabs of meat She's fine A man of nine Water derby day Twenty six pumps on a Crossman And it's time to play It's nice, so nice, to be Pull out the cannon boys Steal us some wine Puff Tijuana Smalls Shake hands with beef

[@ciaranroche2060]

primus suck!

[@crowrabbit4733]

ciaran roche you know you love it bb

[@tavicotavio]

They do

[@LauraMoraleslauramovi]

In the simplest things in life he does this incredible music, this is art, in this humble and pure sense.

[@akerswizard779]

Primus Bassist: awesome Primus Guitarist: awesome Primus Drummer: awesome Primus: sucks

[@jacasoasheland6815]

les is so funny

[@bone9695]

wtf

[@gogoyubari366]

I love tacos and Thai food!

[@chuckobscure5622]

I dare someone to upload this vid in better quality.

[@chuckobscure5622]

NM, found one, uploaded by parashify. ;-)

[@EverythingBUT10]

Primus Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wilsonator666]

I want those goggles that Les is wearing.

[@wilsonator666]

or glasses or whatever

[@brettkiekisz9154]

Little late of a reply, but have you ever found them, cause i want them too.

[@wilsonator666]

not yet

[@brettkiekisz9154]

damn

[@fuffoon]

Primus + Korn = Porn ?

[@lemmings-2013]

Im 18 inches longer than you You mean, Primus and Korn music. Don't you?

[@lemmings-2013]

And by the way Nice name for a channel:v

[@CallMeMrX]

Edward Norton can really sing.

[@lowboy1one1]

Such a great song....haven't the slightest clue what the fuck its about. But pretty sweet...primus sucks

[@JrnnnyJrnJrn]

is sounds like it's a euphemism for masturbation.

[@GKPhoto4]

+lowboy1one1 It's about walking that fine line of trying not to eat fast food ect. Bob C Cock always said when he did indulge he was shaking hands with beef. This is straight from Les's mouth in an interview.

[@vice86]

I guess its cool to post "primus sucks"?

[@EmpressTiffanyOfBrittany]

Well, yeah. When people say "Primus Sucks", they mean Primus is awesome. It's a thing the band started way back when.

[@jamief415]

***** It was a thing to yell at their concerts like 15 years ago, now its just a stupid thing that people post to catch people out on youtube..

[@flippinpigeons]

Jamie Fendt Yeahh...Mr. Claypool was sayin' one time that he kinda don't like it anymore...he doesn't hate it and it technically is their slogan, so-to-speak, but it has kinda lost it's meaning, I guess, is what I am tryin' to say...hahaha. Anyhow...it's one of those, "but...you guys know that we don't suck" type of things. I heard a whole shit-load o' people sayin' it at one of his shows and I was thinkin' to myself..."what the hell, this ain't even a Primus show". HAAAHAAHA...I don't even know anymore...

[@Grrizo]

KMFDM also sucks.

[@Curly_Toes]

So if I say primus rocks, it means they suck, right?

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

Rules 1 & 2.

[@jasongoldman3850]

FacePlant So this is Bizarro speak for rock bands?

[@isengard1500]

Primus sucks

[@Kholdave]

+Isen gard So why are you here? don't u think that's kinda retarded?

[@CooperBChance]

+Dave Lopez Primus sucks dude.

[@logandavidmyers]

+Dave Lopez aww, someone just started listening to primus it looks like. thats cute.primus fucking sucks dude.

[@FirstNameLastName-rs3dx]

Dave Lopez Primus Sucks is a thing between older fans. I think it started when they started playing live they started the show with "we're Primus and we suck." I'm not sure if that's right but I heard it from some other fan.

[@ogrebeast9838]

Ummm, maybe Green Je..ll...o...y started the 'we suck' thing. But it was definitely FEAR that said "we're a bunch of fa99ots, we're from San Francisco". Music history, boys.

[@SaintHanger]

mMMMMmmmMMMMmmmmMMMMMM that bass

[@Flyersphan203]

bum bum dadadadada bum

[@OberonTheGoat]

thanks for the tabs, man. 10/10

[@GenerationX1967]

What is wrong with KZbin today? This video has failed to load 5 times in a row ...

[@digthatfunk]

Yeah, dubstep is a tricky genre, but when done right it can actually be good, especially if you like bass. But that kind of bass has NOTHING on this kind, this kind is so much more raw, real, powerful, and takes more talent (I'm not a hater on computer-based DJs, it takes talent, but not as much as mastering an instrument completely as Les has done with the bass, among other things). Fuck skrillex though, gimme that Bassnectar any day!

[@maryjmayhem]

@Cropse666, even though you're a 90's baby, you are lucky. even though your generation has done it's best to destroy the music industry what with all the downloading, 90% of those kick ass bands are still touring everywhere (except where i live). you still have a chance to see them AND you can turn on some of your idiot peers who think "artists" like simple charlotte, blink 41 or britney aguilera are great talents to bands and individuals who DON'T suck. except for Primus, they suck bad

[@CK3890]

@northropbound Yes they are. I'm guessing you're one of those 'enhancement smokers', where you think everything is that much better on weed. This only makes you want to smoke more to get the same effect you got the previous time. My suggestion? Smoke weed, just not all day everyday. You'll save money and you'll appreciate it and other things a LOT more. Smoke it to have a good time but don't rely on it to give you one.

[@Bentleyfan]

The 90's definitely was the best year for music for me. Like 80% of my music library is from that era. That was an era where a lot of hard rock had melody, and some great singers were introduced. Not too many bands did that before the 90's, I know there were some, but not many. Primus Tool Korn (I like them) Soundgarden Rage Against the Machine Pearl Jam Alice in Chains Creed (like them too) All awesome 90s bands. Btw, this song SUCKS.

[@gutzs]

@jambi880 Well, no, it's not just sped up. It's sped up at a fluctuating rate where they make it fast for the moment before they play a note, but everything else is normal. My guess is they just filmed at normal speed, and then slowed the footage down right before they play a note, then speed it up as they go to hit the note.

[@the-four-seven]

Hey, Herb is great too. I just feel like people didn't give Brain enough credit during his time with Primus. It might have been backlash from the "Where Herb!?" crowd... I dunno. I liken Herb vs. Brain to MST3K's Joel vs. Mike(if anyone gets that reference). They were both good, just for different reasons.

[@jmrocker]

yeah, that's the problem. my best friend plays bass, but he doesn't really have any desire to get better than he is right now; he's good enough though. the thing is that he hates the drummer (for no reason), so now i might try doing something with him and just use program the drum parts on my computer or something.

[@jmrocker]

the girl actually doesn't look that bad when she's just saying "shake hands with beef", lol. she's kind of gross looking the rest of the time. i'm trying to decide whether i want to do like an ambient sort of band with my friend, or kind of funk like this or Mr. Bungle or something. it's just the two of us (he plays drums and keyboard, i play guitar) so idk.

[@VodCrack]

Their movement is a bit fucked up because it was recorded in slow motion and sped up. As a result, they look a bit strange. The same thing happened in the Wynona Big BB video.

[@despicablenerd]

Stop bleating :P Im english and i can plainly hear that les claypool is the greatest base player ever. The people who are winding you up are obviously ignorant children who have no idea what rock music is, they are probably big fans of lady gogo and britney spears :p

[@GoodyGumDrops87]

@Mojolightnin,,, Research the "english" language my new found American friend! you have access to the internet, you really should'nt be getting this wrong! The US (American-English) spelling is offense. The UK (British-English) spelling is offence,,,,, i told you days ago "research",,,,, BELL END!

[@rhythmbandit]

it reminds me of a bad trip on cid. probably one of les's many trips. its kind of scary because the family seems so off. they come off to me as serial killers who are cannibals and the meat is human :/ but its toatally opposite and innocent. thats why i love primus

[@dburt0021]

correction...Tijuana Smalls are actually cigarettes advertised as 'little cigars' As to what this song is about, some think it's about choking the bishop (but Les Claypool says it's not). Anyways, it's gotta mean bassline and both Ler and Brain really show off their talent here.

[@HillbillyDean]

So Mike Watt, Les Claypool, Kira, and Rob Wright all walk into a bar together. . . . . . . The entire building explodes, because no structure can withstand that amount of AWESOME all at once. (Not a joke, but an incredible simulation of one!)

[@Greasyheels]

@Bentleyfan dude I'm a 90's baby and I wish I wasn't because I missed out on so much music everyone of those bands I wish I could have seen live in there hey day and well now....But yes great era for music now we are stuck with 2000's music which sucks

[@liennto]

@liennto heh hmmmm. i guess aint (or ain't) aint words either. dang. you got me. but! if you are going to accuse Primus of being 'mediocre' and 'in fact' at that (which is what i assume youre going for (mediocrity)) you can expect some resistance!

[@BigMetalMikeK]

My music taste ranges from classic rock like CCR to Metallica, Muvayne, Slayer, Slpknot, and I think I can safely say this is the most BAD ASS bass line I have ever heard. I wish I could play 1/8 as good as Les.

[@foobee2]

@TheMilfman7 no its about people who are trendy vegans, who are only vegans because its the hip thing to be. Then when no one is looking they eat meat. At least that's what some interview i saw with les said.

[@crazyedd123]

i don't see why people don't like the brown album that much, one of my favorite primus albums. it has an olden days 'industrial revolution' feel to it. plus brain is a brilliant drummer (herb is still amazing though)

[@skullrock76]

JM. First off i think shes fine the whole time, and i did notice better looks when she says shake hands with beef haha. 2nd, same here me and my bud dont know what to play! It sux, but be original! I play bass, he guitar.

[@PwnZoneification]

So you took a seat and said after all these years on earth you've learned how to walk without your tears getting jerked but if he wants you to leave, then you guess you'll get to steppin' now?

[@spynae]

How the hell does he slap and pop on that 6? That's the one with a crazy narrow neck/string spacing CT made for Dave Brubeck's kid, but he didn't like the neck, so Les bought it and had it refretted.

[@Ingrimoose]

It's a bass-strut =P When the gravity of how awesome his bass playing tries to form a universe around it, but he's pulled to the earth at the same time, his bass-strust saves us all from destruction.

[@akdoerr4655216549165]

not only do they have great songs..crazy lyrics..and gnaly videos.. but fuck where did they get the name. its like spinal tap or something. i agree with this shit. 10 4 buddy

[@batheherandbringhertome7785]

how did they get small enough to fit on that garbage can? was it a giant garbage can,or did they use some technology to shrink themselves? i'll have to consult the Good Book on this...

[@itsallvr632]

umm not quite see in an interview he said that he had a vegetarian friend who after a couple of drinks would say "time to shake hands with beef" by that he meant time for him to eat meat .

[@TheDoctorisin2181]

@gonzotheshapeshifter Its about shaking hands with Beef. It says it right in the title. Its alot better than all this emo shit, "Why did you leave me" crap. Makes me wanna barf.

[@jmrocker]

also the thing the drummer does around 0:45 when he mutes the cymbal and puts his head down; the first time i saw this, i thought he smacked his head into the drum or something, lol.

[@ironwolf56]

I think it's funny someone thumbs downed this, they must not know about the "Primus sucks" thing (the band encouraged their fans to say "Primus Sucks"; it's part of the charm).

[@Ophiuchus123456789]

I don't touch drugs and I'm a massive Primus fan. Though on one rare occasion I had some strong weed and watching "Blame it on the fish" was quite a surreal experience.

[@xMaverickFPS]

is it just me, or does the video seem like it's a fraction of a second behind the sound?

[@jjammmees]

Ahem -Goes into unoriginal mode.... urm.... 14 people have not had the pleasure to shake hands with some beef? (that is not a euphemism 0_0)

[@joeritchie7286]

Great band yet rather weird

[@101Volts]

@fremontian9277 I don't believe the nineties is where its at, I think its in whatever the individual likes, Whatever that is and wherever and whenever it came from. The 90s had its share of pop as well, Check the top 50 selling albums of the 90s and you won't see a Primus album in there and even Nirvana's Nevermind doesn't pop up until #29.

[@yesfan951]

It sucks Tim left before this. I think he would have made the brown album fucking amazeing! Same goes for Antipop, minus the quest stars..

[@thejohnofsteel]

Everyone says they suck because that was their catchphrase back in the 90's. But its really stupid because real fans know that the phrase isn't used anymore. People just write "Primus Sucks" on youtube vids so people can yell at them for saying they suck and then they get all defensive. Its stupid.

[@fevershorty]

lol i love that line... "26 pumps on a crossman, and its time to play" haha good stuff

[@yasminleveauparis]

the people in the vid have an attractive daughter called beef. the person is being introduced to her. "shake hands with beef!"

[@CK3890]

@northropbound Ah this is true. My mistake. Sorry I've seen a lot of comments that read like "this music is only good with weed"

[@internash9405]

@CharlesFungiMuffin In an interview les said that sort of thing is the sort of thing that makes him want to give up primus.

[@spicyMcHAGGIS9green]

Note: For the filming of this video,the band was shrunken down, given wings, and placed on the top of a garbage can. Real talk.

[@jacasoasheland6815]

"shake hands with beef" so hard to sing along and sound cool. other than that one line tho

[@liennto]

@22ness0hayden you can not state fact in this regard. only opinion. and what the hell is 'medoricaty'? that aint no word

[@thepossessor]

I like the fill the drummer does on the hi hats near the end I believe they were triplets, it sounds quiet so it's hard

[@dieseltruck8487]

SAnitY anyone?

[@YoursTrulyMrsMoores]

Primus is the only band that can use the phrase "nook and cranny" and somehow make it not sound completely ridiculous

[@jiveheaded]

Went to a Clutch / The Sword show wearing a Primus shirt i got at a Primus / Gorgol Bordello show. I won.

[@RedxFaction]

@Bentleyfan Uhh you put (I like them) after KoRn. KoRn is undeniably great, and that's probably public consensus.

[@TheComposinator3000]

@w35m4n F sharp minor, like F A_, EFFE, F F F EA_, EFFE. KZbin wouldn't let me put sharps next to all those Fs

[@EkafEmanresu]

Does anyone know where to find this video in good quality?

[@tbadA7]

I can't actually believe that there is a sub human level so low that they actually prefer creed to primus....

[@despicablenerd]

@fremontian9277 im 37 and i think 90s music is the best i have heard and i have listened to a LOT of music!

[@villanonickXgmail]

If I had a little Les Claypool fairy flying around with me, I sure as hell wouldn't be trying to kill it! :D

[@porthpatho78]

The main thing I like about Primus is they don't seem to take themselves seriously. Just play music, have fun.

[@P33N0]

That's what I'll have to do, shake hands with beef, so give a beef to someone that I don't like, pretty cool.

[@unitedplankton2866]

i'd like this song more,but i don't think its possible....

[@MrCentrax]

@sociopathix yes I have many problems with the videos is the only primus vevo that happens but it stinks

[@BrettDixonMusic]

@CACHO1869 Hey, that's how I learned what they are, too! I wonder if it's blatant product placement..... Nah, Les would never sell out like that! lol

[@DoctorFiddlesticks]

@liennto Actually, the word "ain't" is now in the dictionary. You can go look it up on the Merriam-Webster dictionary website; it's in there.

[@locoshaggy]

that unique sound from carls thompson's basess is the secrte weapon of les. of course he is talented to

[@BigMetalMikeK]

Les V. Flea, their both slap players and both have a jass/blues/rock background. That would be epic.

[@Bentleyfan]

I can't wait to see the look on all those little ikemans faces when they hear this crunchy groove.

[@ElectricPineapple79]

One of my friends in high school's nickname was Beef.....fuck we used to tease him with this song lol

[@nickycream]

Dubstep will be long gone and forgotten while Mr Claypool is just getting warmed up.

[@balderdashsir]

I love the sound of the drums on this song. 26 inch bass drums just provide that extra kick in the ass. It's a beautiful thing.

[@StONed-mb1iv]

I wish that I had a PRIMUS breakfast Cereal...

[@Morangos8]

Dude it's not a negative thing, it's kind of like their motto. People chant it at their concerts

[@snazzydevil]

@Hellwish13 saying "primus doesn't suck" just gos to show that you know very little about Primus.

[@thepaifulpain2]

wow! could you put an instructional of that song im trying to learn it i also play bass guitar:)