PRIMUS - WYNONA’S BIG BROWN BEAVER | REACTION

[@tekay44]

Most underrated band ever. They are phenomenal musicians.

[@robertgomez7414]

tekay44 great musicians, dumb ass songs.

[@stevem7192]

Primus sucks.

[@DJ-op8ky]

@@stevem7192 so many people wont understand this comment!

[@kevinkibble8342]

@@robertgomez7414 I think the fact they use their immense talent to write such goofy songs is all part of their charm. Like, they're world class musicians but they don't take themselves too seriously.

[@richieb1125]

Underrated? They've had a 30 year career. Clearly people are paying ticket prices and buying albums. It's just not mass appeal cuz most people just want bullshit they can bop their head to (which is fine but usually lacks creativity like primus or say...ween)

[@davelindsey6890]

"What the hell, man!" That's everyone's initial reaction to Primus. Bwahahahaha ...

[@davelindsey6890]

@@gutturaleffigy23 My comment wasn't meant to be literal or in any way derisive.

[@patmcdonald548]

Primus scared ya? It's just a bass. Wtf

[@patmcdonald548]

Song offended him as we watch commercials. Think about that

[@patmcdonald548]

Friends was staged. Les Clapool is bass. Peanut 311 aswell. Don't be offended it's just music. Everyone loves RATM now. It's time to act. I'm not a bot. I'm from North Idaho. I'm a Green Bay Packers Fan as well

[@nelsonvontitfuk1471]

Dave Lindsey “Derisive” Pfffffff.

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

Les Claypool said in interview that he got the idea for this song from a beaver that startled him as he was walking back to his vehicle after a day of fishing.The song is written with deliberate innuendo in mind regarding the double entendre of the word beaver.

[@chloedevereaux1801]

yeah, we know smart arse..... some of us have been listening to primus since they started.......

[@johns1625]

Only part I don't get is why her beaver has been eating 7 layer taco bell burritos 😂😂🤮🤮

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

@@johns1625 Yes, beavers should only be fed rooster.

[@zachinthehat1707]

@@johns1625because it’s disgusting and hilarious and an ice cold bar

[@kyndread71]

Brave man, jumping right into Primus. That band is definitely an "acquired taste."

[@zwood1838]

There's nothing else like them,

[@jenneper]

I bet he walked like that all day. Got that Primus funk.

[@crimesforkibble6912]

Don't you know they suck?

[@valgirard4718]

@@crimesforkibble6912, Big time!!

[@mattyoshimoto284]

I love Primus.

[@dippitydoinit]

this song is more country than most modern country.

[@timothyhinton5665]

This song is not country at all

[@NefariousKoel]

Inadvertantly heard some modern country in a small retail store awhile back. It sounds exactly like the pop music. Not a big loss for me, but I was rather shocked how generic & samey not only music, but media in general, has become.

[@tra1031]

I think any southern rock is gonna always have a pinch of country flavour ...

[@el34glo59]

@@timothyhinton5665 And yet it's still more country than modern country

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

Ya, cept no country band in existence can play it.

[@enunya]

My husband sings this at Karaoke and it's hilarious to watch the reactions of the patrons that haven't heard it before!

[@pete8018]

The new crowd would be so triggered!

[@enunya]

@@pete8018 no kidding!!

[@rupertprior6923]

Any chance you could do a video of him singing it. Would love to see what happens when he does

[@SMATF5]

"She pricked her finger one day, and it occurred to her She might have a porcupine." Is one of the greatest lines that has ever been written.

[@DerpMuse]

the innuendo levels Les goes to in his music is an art of itself

[@Scorhos]

If you get the idea of Jamal, beaver is a woman,and in the end it is discovered that is a man ..Is like this?

[@lordofthewoods]

RAZOR STUBBLE! : )

[@Ggucco]

@@DerpMuse i'm not native english can somebody explain it to me pls

[@agill6666]

live he says "she flicked her bean one day and it occurred to her she may have a porcupine".

[@BayouMaccabee]

Best line of the song lyrics: "Along came Lou with the old baboon And said Recognize that smell? Smells like seven layers, That beaver eats Taco Bell." LMAO

[@lowesystems]

I'm not a huge fan of Primus, that is to say that I really only like this song and a couple of others all hits. But holy shit is Les Claypool amazing on bass. He takes an under apricated instrument and makes it the star of the show. Simply incredible.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Same here, there’s this and only one or two others I like. Just too weird.

[@lucimitchell7273]

Have you heard his other band the fearless flying frog brigade? They’re awesome

[@josh0g]

The absurdist artsy thing is always going to prevent them from making a connection with people the way a more earnestand sincere group will. The musicianship of all members is ceaselessly impressive though. They do at times make a point in their songs, but it's typically delivered with sarcasm and snark and dry humor. Sgt Baker and American Life are good examples.

[@sakarver]

​@@josh0gin modern times I think that connection works differently, I actually believe they were incredibly far ahead of their time.

[@gayrambo4529]

There is some absolutely batshit crazy bass playing on this track, even for Les.

[@wiltchamberlain9920]

*stunned silence* *quiet giggles* The hell, man?!? The proper response to watching Wynona for the first time.

[@Coldhandles]

I'm lucky to have watched Primus 6 times live and claypool solo once. That being said, definitely one of the most entertaining shows you could ever see. The man is a lyrical genius and happens to be one of the best bassist of all time. The band is amazing

[@darenmiller2218]

I was lucky enough to have seen them once. Never heard of them before that and Les came out and said “hey we’re Primus and we suck.” Instantly hooked lol.

[@UnIdentifiedMan]

Dude just seeing Les and Lar Basically jam this whole time gives me goosebumps at the synchronistic way they play together. Ugh Pure enjoyment lol

[@yzenynot]

dude, the looks on your face... priceless!

[@steelrarebit7387]

Jamel: "What the hell?" Me: "Welcome to the Primus wonderland. Describe them? Sure. Uh... Metal Yeehaw on an acid trip."

[@MoreIrrelevantTwaddle]

Pauses song Looks into camera Giggles Looks back into camera Drops head to giggle more Looks into camera again Pauses "What the hell man"

[@momentumspace]

"I was fly fishing with a friend of mine up in Lassen County (California), and the sun was going down and we were heading back to the car," he said. "He was off in one direction, and I went off in another direction. I come around this corner and I step into the creek. And just as I spied this thing, it spied me. It was this big, furry mass coming my way. It flipped and popped its tail and scared the s--t out of me, and I scared the s--t out of it. It was this giant beaver. I mean, it was huge. So it kind of got in my head. This big brown beaver, big brown beaver. Okay. Well, how can I make a song out of that? And then it became, 'Wynona's got herself a big brown beaver.' And from there it just built into this little mythological character that obviously had a little double entendre to it."

[@nephilim6032]

The correct response to watching any Primus video, "What did I just watch?"

[@matthunt7011]

Man I started dying as soon as they started strutting through the woods because I knew you were gonna break and start laughing as well 😂😂

[@metalabsynth]

Same here hahaha

[@meesterSmeeth4182]

This is what North Koreans are shown when taught about American preparation for the Korean War.

[@damnhatesyou]

show you the power of Primus considering the USA lost.

[@brandonp3455]

Damien Bafile Not THAT Korean war. Well, I guess TECHNICALLY that one, since it was still ongoing. That said, I don't think you can really say the US lost it - they got their asses beat, yeah, that's why you don't hear about it much compared to other wars. The Marines in particular suffered their worst defeat since the Fall of the Phillippines, and there was huge missteps across the board, that said - wars that someone wins don't technically last decades later. It was a stalemate. The US/UN went in to stop NK from overrunning the Pusan perimiter and unifying Korea - then when they found success and rolled back NK, they decided THEY would unite Korea, and rolled the NK right back up to the Yalu River - which prompted China to say "can u fucking not?" and wash over them like a tidal wave - rolling THEM back down South after which an uneasy stalemate formed. You can say "America lost the Korean war" because NOBODY won the Korean war - but NOBODY WON THE KOREAN WAR, so what would be the point of even saying it? It's both reductive to understanding the conflict, and inaccurate.

[@meesterSmeeth4182]

@@brandonp3455 you're wasting your time explaining anything to a water head like this.

[@brandonp3455]

White Smith I know, it's a waste of time and energy. I'm just a history nut trying to take everyone's preconceived, politicized notions and say "well I mean it's really more complicated than that and here's why."

[@meesterSmeeth4182]

@@brandonp3455 I hear ya buddy. I catch myself doing it too. I'll go back forth arguing or debating people in the comment sections, I'll find myself almost angry then I just try to remember that for all I know, I'm arguing with a fat guy in his underwear in a studio apartment.

[@Jack-Lack]

Dude, when I saw that you reacted to Wynona's Big Brown Beaver, I laughed for like a minute straight before I even clicked on it.

[@pepsiman990]

Jamel: Is that beaver what I think they're talking about? Me: No. (nods)

[@jonduke3919]

LoneStar Avenger ....yes....😜

[@jays3790]

it's alright Lonestar, I know what you meant 😂😂

[@waterdamnaged]

Rumor has it that it was *NOT* specifically Wynonna Ryder's Brown Beaver.

[@williamcozart9166]

I was about to say that. Just a regular beaver, not a pussy.

[@slshanklin]

@@waterdamnaged I was thinking Wynona Judd, since she's a country singer, and this is in a country style.

[@zacherysevier1242]

I've been a primus fan for almost 20 years and the first time I heard that that's exactly what I thought too. They ARE a wtf band. Funky old-school bass riffs coupled with bluegrass a taste of metal and storylines that fit the music.

[@keithbrown7685]

If that's old school, then fuck the new school.

[@chloedevereaux1801]

no, they take the p**s out of rednecks.......

[@a.gorilla2515]

"They have that WTF aura, but then at the same time you find yourself just doing this like OH!" You fucking get Primus, dude.

[@MrTonemaster]

"Like nuthin' I thought I would ever hear in my life." Yep, Primus.

[@boris2342]

Suck on This Fizzle Fry Sailing the Seas of Cheese Miscellaneous Debris Pork Soda Tales from the punch bowl Brown Album Rhinoplasty Antipop Animals should not try to act like people disc 1

[@happycoloredmarblez]

And Ween.

[@brianmadigan9938]

Primus are legends! This era of music is sorely missed.

[@2Shine55]

I couldn't agree with you more mang! I always wondered what type of music category they fall under....

[@brianmadigan9938]

2Shine to me they’re their own genre. Alt Metal, Rock, and Funk.

[@2Shine55]

@@brianmadigan9938 Again mang couldn't agree with you more. I always considered them heavy funk. They are definitely in their own genre and Les....in my opinion is the best bass player ive ever seen.

[@theonlyrobot]

@@2Shine55 Davy504 has heard this. Expect a slap you won't like when you least expect it.

[@2Shine55]

@@theonlyrobot Dont even know what that means....

[@Mrbeahz1]

"Sometimes a beaver is just a beaver." - Freud

[@Americanspy-hn2kw]

Porcupine*

[@negativeindustrial]

Yep, and sometimes it’s a hairy, smelly...

[@massgrave8x]

@@negativeindustrial 7 layers bro

[@Lilione111]

Not in this case 😆

[@deanharris7149]

Yes it’s true bro, white people got their own kinda crazy.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

Oh, we know. I think everyone has their own kind of crazy.

[@petegrusky2715]

Primus is a very fine band... Crazy is listening to crappy rap music

[@cesargomez8887]

White people adopted the whole cowboy thing from spain rancheros.

[@1110Zappa]

Dam straight brother

[@rstrid5505]

@@cesargomez8887 Cool story, brochero

[@KyleS.1987]

The Letterman performance of this with the guys wearing penguin suits is a must-see (even though the sound engineer didn't get the memo and mixed the bass too low)!

[@boataxe4605]

If you’ll notice, the guitar is mixed pretty high in the original recording, this song sort of needs it.

[@gregorygifford1508]

PRIMUS TOOK IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL...And that bass player in my book can tear that bass up like I never heard...

[@casvandijck9338]

That bassplayer is Les Claypool, who's like the personification of Primus. He went to school with Kirk Hammett, and auditioned with Metallica on Kirk's recommendation. The rumour says Les was "too good", but frankly I think their tastes just differed too much. Les wasn't even into metal, and Metallica would soon turn Funkrocklica or something.

[@thesilverhawaiian5024]

Gotta do their og tracks “too many puppies” “to defy the laws of tradition” “john the fisherman”

[@YWNCCTHIF]

Yes. Agreed. Also would strongly recommend “frizzle fry”

[@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81]

Mr. Krinkle

[@jenneper]

Gotta love Primus. The songs of my youth. I can still smell the fish I shoved in my leather jacket to throw on the stage of that show...ewwwwww

[@InsomniacRocker]

How bout some love for the Antipop album??? Electric Uncle Sam, Greet the Sacred Cow, Mama Didn't Raise No Fool, Power Mad, The Final Voyage of the Liquid Sky. First Primus Album I owned back in the day.

[@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81]

@@InsomniacRocker TOTALLY... RUN AGAINST THE GRAIN UNTILL I DROP..THE MAN YOU CAN NOT STOP!!!

[@izekealtopanga8513]

Fun fact, Tim "Herb" Alexander's bass drum says "Buck Naked & The Bare Bottom Boys". Its an actual band from the bay area that Les was good friends with. They put it in the video to pay tribute to Buck; who was tragically killed by a drunk driver while walking his dog in the early morning.

[@oregondude9411]

Damn...drunk driver in the MORNING?! Sounds like an accident was waiting to happen.

[@iWENT2pcs]

From the Wikipedia article "Buck Naked and the Bare Bottom Boys", "The band's career came to an abrupt end in 1992 when Phillip Bury [aka Buck Naked] was shot and killed while walking his dog in Golden Gate Park's Panhandle by a cab driver named Michael Kagan, who had for many years fed pigeons there."

[@izekealtopanga8513]

@@iWENT2pcs oh I didn't know that it was a shooting. In an interview Les mentioned it was a drunk driver, sorry for getting the facts mixed up

[@tomr6090]

On the situation comedy show, Seinfeld, George Castanza (can't stand ya, like his gym teacher used to call him! Hahaha!) once said if he were to become a porn star, he would use the name Buck Naked. Wishful thinking there, George, what with all the plain looking, balding, 'thick' porn stars out there, Hahaha!

[@brettking1014]

Jamel, I’ve been watching your Rush reactions for months. You are awesome! Been a Rush fan for 40 years, but my first Rush concert was in 1992 at the Dean Dome in UNC, NC...the opening act...was Primus! These guys are phenomenal musicians with so much humor, I laugh hysterically when I hear them. I also laughed all through this reaction! Your expressions are priceless! 😃

[@jessegreist4337]

Caught that tour in New Haven, CT. I will NEVER forget Les coming out and opening with Kashmir on the upright. Amazing show!

[@dareptile2653]

Primus is one of the weirdest bands I've ever seen. Talking about puppies, eating pudding and cheese, throwing mud, cat's named Tommy, and racer's named Jerry.

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Da Reptile , imagine the world without any of those things 😉

[@josephcarl4167]

Don't forget about SGTs named Baker

[@ryantomkyles]

Primus sucks

[@renasdupont2806]

@colten bennion to protect puppies fields

[@rayfinkle5048]

Damn blue collar tweaker

[@philanaemic]

Fun fact: the video was recorded along to the music being played at half speed, so when the footage was sped up to the correct playback speed the movements would look extra jerky and unnatural.

[@Laudanum-gq3bl]

I first saw that video while high. The 90s were weird. I know. I was there. Edit: if that video hadn’t been so weird, I don’t think it would be been on heavy rotation on MTV. The band could NOT have gotten away with playing it straight.

[@manrisakirisame3505]

Please tell me Someone's recommended Green Jelly If not, check out "Three little pigs" by "Green Jelly"

[@beedubz1322]

Good suggestion. Badass song and funny as hell. Also had MJK and Danney Carey at one point.

[@WebVManReturns]

I love that song!

[@urielhardy3724]

Love that song

[@pimpb0tt]

Ugh. That was terrible.

[@Loko-kk7tl]

You mean original TOOL lol

[@mikewalter1111]

Mrs Clever: Ward you were a little hard on the Beaver last night. 😆

[@gb420]

Damn right I was

[@tra1031]

🤣🤪😂

[@timwhiting6721]

The ole beaver.

[@thefeleapz4144]

So was Eddy Haskel, Wally, and Mrs. Cleaver.

[@findyourblisstoo]

Of all the bands I know, none of them PLAY music like Primus. It’s always playtime with them. They’re having fun.

[@shortanoar]

Bit of a joke song but just insane musicianship every note was nailed

[@nomimalone7520]

Well, it is a studio recording. Most studio recordings are spot-on. But yes, Primus are very talented.

[@regiopazzo]

Absolutely

[@shortanoar]

@@nomimalone7520 There are live versions on here were they still nail it

[@mattbuza8964]

@@nomimalone7520 I've seen Primus several times and when I saw them the first time I told myself there was no way they would be tight live, the music is too loose, but I was totally wrong, one of the tightest bands ever

[@danielprice590]

When you just gotta have a good bass line..

[@kuwells]

This is the definition of "reaction" video. The look on your face when you realized what the song was about... ...better than seven layers

[@NefariousKoel]

That beaver eats Taco Bell.

[@susandale5767]

I laughed out loud at the look on your face when you started to question the type of beaver being portrayed!!! 😂😂😂

[@casvandijck9338]

The song is about a porcupine acting like a beaver, there's only falsely suggested innuendo

[@wangson]

Does this song not psych you up, dude?!?! Man! The musicianship on display here is just ...remarkably amazing!

[@weekendwarrior8385]

That ain't no walk, that there is a swagger.

[@martinkingston1498]

Jamal's reactions to Primus so far are hilarious, partly scared, partly amused and a lot of w.t.f !!!!!!!!!!!

[@kingswoodroadproductions6570]

Primus I love but your reactions, expressions and perceptions got me laughing my ass off. Awesome. Subscribed!

[@invisusmachina]

I think Mr. Krinkle would be the cherry on top to your Primus journey.

[@LorenaOlafFurter]

yesss

[@JackTheGinger4]

YUS. @Jamel_AKA_Jamal pleeeease

[@livedandletdie]

Agreed.

[@noneyabusiness1302]

Lacquerhead?? 😃

[@SrChr778]

He did see it, actually. Just look it up.

[@Acsrev]

You need to get a pair of those pants.

[@jamelakajamal]

🙅🏾‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rodgerjepsen7952]

Church

[@danohstoolbox]

I love how the song has not even started and the brother can't hold a straight face LoL

[@fryloc0034]

This is the SOUTH PARK theme song band....Les Claypool is an AMAZING bassist and lyrically different, but in a catchy way. Great reaction for a birthday gift,so thank you

[@jamelakajamal]

Happy Birthday Tim🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@fryloc0034]

@@jamelakajamal thank you sir, for that, and keep on trucking with the reactions....love the way you do them.

[@TahoeNevada]

I’d love to see you react to some Jane’s Addiction! Mountain Song Jane Says Ted... Just Admit It Three Days (live in Milan, if possible) Stop! Been Caught Stealing Standing In The Shower... Thinking

[@TheAcgtrs]

The version they performed on the Letterman show, in penguin costumes, was epic....

[@johnnyflyy5873]

Larry La Londe is seriously underrated on this track

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

Les sounds like ripping off the chords from his bass, especially here. Monstrous genius, he is... really is indeed!

[@drhambone1598]

Such a surreal band, that's what initially attracted me to their music.. they're definitely original af.

[@bodhisvattva]

lord...your reaction cracked me up. This is what you can expect from anything Les Claypool does. I just wanna thank you for the vids, such a great channel.

[@bodhisvattva]

but, yeah, they are weirdos in a good way. :P

[@drsuperhero]

Imagine tripping on acid when this came on MTV late at night in the 90’s? Yep the 90’s.

[@SF_Bud]

Some of us don't have to imagine...

[@josephcarl4167]

I don't have to imagine

[@FuriousPsyOp]

No joke, i saw this on LSD, in the 90's. 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@darylljimerson1406]

I have and I did!! And Pink Floyds The Wall was mandatory when trippin'!! Awesome days in the Army!!

[@jaydouglas6852]

I was 14 tripping balls on acid when I first saw this on MTV those were the good ole days

[@AtomicDogg0213]

I love that you're doing Primus. Just a bunch of great musicians trying to make the wierdest music they can and bring tha funk at the same time. Try "Shake Hands With Beef". Wierd and Funky.

[@thecaveman2849]

I agree

[@thomastrahan2374]

Love shake hands with beef!

[@jefffordyce1536]

Agreed, it appears to me that much like myself the guys in Primus just want to enjoy life and do what do(and they do it well) with drama and constant need to be serious and let having fun become a memory! Its not easy trust me, but if you are one of those people like i "was" that cares way to much what other think about you, u absolutely by whatever means necessary have to lose that part of your person because im hear to tell you if and when u do, say hello to life and living, cause you've never met them before! Thats how i see these guys, they obviously have lost or never had that Demon to deal with cause im pretty sure they don't give a rats ass what u think about them! If they did there's a chance a couple of their songs would not exist! That would b tragic! lol

[@DanButcher303]

Rolllllll out the cannon boys, steal us some wine.....

[@AtomicDogg0213]

@@DanButcher303 puff Tiawana Smalls and SHAKE HANDS WITH BEEF!

[@ajaystephen869]

The bass lines are phenomenal but Man i love the guitar solo.

[@robertgibson9619]

If you're doing primus you got to do "John the fisherman"

[@MightyPee]

My favorite Primus along with Welcome To This World :D And Southbound Pachyderm.

[@shunkenheadkid]

Very much so!

[@joebeastyg5686]

If you do that then you have to do the entire fisherman chronicles!

[@shunkenheadkid]

Claypool loves his fishin'

[@Malvagitaville]

Absolutely, he will jam & stankface to this one!

[@Maczust63]

Les made the theme song for south park and is the guy playing in the intro.

[@wtfover5165]

Awesome

[@phillipdalton8737]

He also did the Robot Chicken theme

[@Danethxx]

also did a song "the beves and butthead show"

[@Americanspy-hn2kw]

Danethxx what

[@Chartacus_]

Jamal, you continue to provide me excuses to take some time out of my crazy days to enjoy a bit of levity with your reactions. Keep them coming!

[@bryangomez1868]

When you have ADHD this is what music is supposed to sound and tastes like 👍

[@hahaloser8326]

Taste? Like I mean I think Primus might be the only band you could actually taste lol

[@joshirby6659]

This or faith no more

[@jonathanallen2768]

Yeah musical instruments actually played is called talent singin in a booth with a "beat" in the background is the adhd shit you talkin about

[@therombaro]

This video makes you hear colors and see sounds

[@stevetrump7399]

@@joshirby6659 Zombie Eaters!

[@jonlaird5082]

Primus sucks 🤘 (Only real primus fans would get this 😄)

[@Deauxtje]

Jon Laird Primus Sucks!

[@baldwin0629]

Primus sucks!

[@niapor]

hey hey, not true, fans of Kurt angle will get it too. oh it's true, it's DaRN true.

[@timothyhinton5665]

Wow! That's totally original

[@Egoblivion]

I heard that Les has grown less fond of it.

[@radracing3370]

Yes!!!! 0:02 dude from Compton reacting to brown beaver that’s awesome, love this guy be good to eachother

[@Krunnky]

I don't think a more accurate response to Primus has ever been uttered: "It's like nothin' I ever thought I'd hear in my life". PERFECT!

[@Bwachaauh]

Jane's Addiction, Pixies, Sonic Youth, Primus: The most influential and least known bands of the late 80's and early 90's

[@monkeyballs512]

Kjell Ove who did Primus influence? I enjoy them, but literally no other band sounds remotely like them

[@burtmixon1434]

Dude flipper, or ween?

[@zoeherriot]

Cartoon for one.

[@SCROGY]

MUST include Morphine and My Bloody Valentine. In fact my top three nineties albums are Morphine's The Night, My Bloody Valentine's Loveless and Primus' Pork Soda.

[@SCROGY]

Oh, AND Ween's Pure Guava.

[@aspalovin]

OMG. I'm just seeing this reaction for the first time. You have me dying on the floor on the first pause.

[@briansansone]

JAMAL!! Someone should do some outreach! Folks from all different musical backgrounds can benefit from doing what you do! I know I could get metal heads head banging to Oukast. Nuff said. Your channel rocks, MUSIC OUT REACH! There are just so many people out there who span the musical gamut. Oukast is probably my favorite group ever. Metallica rocks super hard. Primus is one my favorites.. And I would argue that Eminem is one of the best lyricists ever. Hell, throw in some classical. And dont forget about EDM. DEADMAU5!

[@Smileybeeblevrox]

Can you believe this was a Grammy nominated song!

[@jamelakajamal]

😳😳😳😳😳

[@johncarolina4950]

Yeah, the playing and composition is outstanding so I can. Lol

[@lukeharms3712]

John Carolina but that’s not really what the Grammys are all about... so I also find it kind of hard to believe.

[@MrCellardoor7]

It won a Grammy, I was at my in-laws house watching the show with my father in law who read the name of the song on the screen and laughed his kiwis off. Claypool was laughing his kiwis off when it was announced they had won.

[@jasonduvall1147]

Puns

[@rupertprior6923]

One of the most entertaining bands out there they just do their own thing and smash it out the park every time. So glad they exist their glorious rock funk always puts me in a good mood 😎

[@Nylon_riot]

there were rumors and celebrity fights that this was about Wynona Rider.

[@stevenbenson9976]

The lead singer dated her for a while

[@wce05308]

@@stevenbenson9976 really??

[@danmiller2940]

I thought that it was about Wynonna Judd.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Yep, it was.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

@@stevenbenson9976 didn't know that.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

HHHHhhhhaaaaa : D Primus is always fun, funny and sometimes "Carny Creepy" but always great songs and Amazing Musicianship !!!! : )

[@LewWagerly-ik2qt]

That first pause is legit every Primus fans reaction to Primus the first time they listen to Primus

[@samhouston1979]

Got to do Primus’ “Tommy the Cat” or “Jerry was a Race Car Driver”

[@JudoJasonTemple]

John the Fisherman, My Name is mud...

[@SrChr778]

A lot of people these days are VERY late to the Primus party. So was I just a few years ago.

[@gilwood7530]

Welcome aboard

[@pete8018]

Same here Chuck. What the hell was I doing? Ugh.

[@CouchEconomyTX]

I started three weeks ago PRIMUS SUCKS!

[@CrimsonDeathBed]

I gotta say, I'm a reaction video freak, you have the best diversity and the best songs in your archive, I love you bro you golden.

[@patron40silver]

PRIMUS makes you look uncomfortable and it's fun to watch.

[@inkstainz2277]

You should dig up the Woodstock footage of Primus covering Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”. Les plays the guitar leads on his bass.

[@rayfinkle5048]

inkstainz2277 broooooo that shit is insane.

[@SonnyBubba]

I heard somewhere that when Metallica was auditioning bass players after Cliff died that Les Claypool was one of the ones they brought in. The studio sessions would have been nuts.

[@danw2276]

Talent, jamming music and hilarious lyrics and great performers. Psalm in concert a few years back and it was incredible, one guy playing the whiskey jug jumping around the stage barefoot. The real deal.

[@narcissistectomy5134]

It’s actually- innocently enough - just a funny story about a beaver. Les was fishing with friends and they saw a beaver. His friend exclaimed something like “Man that is one big brown beaver!” Les liked the way it sounded, and as so many of their songs, the lyrics are just a silly story Les wrote. That’s what I heard at least....

[@the8bitgrandpashow282]

Have you heard Professor Nutbutter from The Punchbowl? The story behind that is CRAZY. It’s discussed on a post in the subreddit. Basically Les went to school with this kid who’s dad owned a sweets shop and apparently experimented with dwarfism secretly, and possibly illegally. His son was a dwarf, and Les said he had puppies that never grew, but clearly were aging. His reasoning “no one likes dogs, but everyone likes puppies”. A song that I thought was about a child predator turns out to be much much more XD

[@the8bitgrandpashow282]

www.reddit.com/r/Primus/comments/54b75q/comment/d81p9yc Here’s a link if you’re interested in reading the whole thing (or haven’t already seen it)

[@jasonbartlett7610]

man i would love to hear your thoughts on Ween. they are all over the place with their style, they did some weird experimental music, noise rock, country, pop, sea shanties... but i think a good start to introduce you might be Ween - "Freedom of '76"

[@MikeHanson]

Ya. Also recommend Voodoo Lady, Bananas and Blow and Piss up a Rope for some variety. There's a lot more but it starts to get pretty weird and isn't for most. I've seen them twice live and I was blown away. Really good and I'm not a super fan by any means.

[@matthewdrake4385]

push the little daisies.

[@RyanAcidhedzMurphy]

Anything from the Live in Chicago show is good. Ocean Man, Roses are Free, (I Love You) Even if You Don't, The Grobe, Baby B****, Pork Roll Egg and Cheese, The Argus, Blarney Stone. Albums versions are terrible, he should stick to the live versions.

[@cmeasom077]

Yes!!! So much yes. I wouldn't have him start with the more off the wall songs though. Start with something nice like a tear for Eddie, or it goning to be alright. Then move to the crazy things like mutilated lips.

[@scundoalex]

I laughed so hard at your reaction Jamel. Damn that was funny.

[@anarchonobody]

I'll be happy to be the only one that comments on your F*R*I*E*N*D*S hat that you thought was so dope, you kept the sticker on the bill

[@jebdulles5809]

Is that beaver the beaver you think he's talking about? Cross reference Cat scratch fever My head's in Mississippi Etc etc

[@canucklehead9250]

What I adore the most about your videos is how it feels like we're your friend who just bust into your room like "dude you gotta see this zany shit" 😂❤

[@RoboticsNShenanigans]

The video was shot with kind of a time-lapse. All their movements were done in slow motion, making the playback look like stop-motion animation.

[@frankieg8650]

Straight from the Duracell battery commercials of the 80s

[@mrscary3105]

Okay Jamel, I had to pause the video to laugh at your reaction at about the one min mark LOL, Primus is my favorite band, and I am used to how goofy they are, but I love reactions to people just discovering them :) (I am watching all I can find of your reactions, I suggested Primus, so I am gonna watch!)

[@itchykami]

That candy he put up his nose was also not really candy.

[@brandoncrusen9160]

What was it?

[@brandoncrusen9160]

@Joe Lee I was just kidding. The original post struck me as weird. Yes, everyone knows it wasn't sugary candy.

[@biggreentruck4907]

Booger Sugar!!!

[@dcs2690]

👀

[@devilsplayground6757]

That the good good good

[@nine-dogs]

I guess Les Claypool auditioned for Metallica. James was like, "Yeah, you definitely got your own thing going...".

[@whitestripesftw]

say sandman do you wanna lay down by me?

[@jbarton8508]

@@whitestripesftw By my side? Say SANDMAN, say SANDMAN!?!?!?

[@harrisonwintergreen1147]

Les went to high school with Kirk Hammett and they stayed in touch

[@JReed7560]

Les was like: you guys want to jam some Isley Brothers tunes?

[@ep8470]

Meaning he was beyond James lol

[@mightyV444]

I had listened to this song earlier today and it was still stuck in my head for quite some time afterwards; So much so that I was walking to the supermarket in the same style as these three do at 0:58 😄

[@kenwelch198]

This song was my introduction to Primus years ago. I got sucked in by the costumes. I stayed for the funky beat!

[@ryancementheads]

You need to discover Cake - going the distance Also Short skirt long jacket.

[@thebigwheezishere2826]

Cannot forget Italian Leather Sofa!

[@kylemcintyre4182]

Just listen to Fashion Nugget from songs 1-15 classic

[@scrossman27]

Blue dune buggy

[@mk001]

@@scrossman27 (blue) dune Buggy isn't from cake , it's from the presidents of the united states

[@albertaadams4640]

I really liked Frank Sinatra from that cd

[@samdoorley6101]

I've been going back through your catalog of videos and came across this gem. Bro when you stopped the video and just looked into the camera, I was laughing my ass off. Watching you try process the weirdness that is Primus was awesome. Thanks for making my day.

[@WaveMurray]

I've seen them live three times. They're live shows are INSANE

[@frankie467]

The singer is the same dude that does the “South Park” theme song (the earlier versions).

[@Ragnarok540]

The voice and the bass.

[@Maucer1000]

Robot chicken too.

[@Tazzhead3]

Not just a singer the entire band.

[@tonymcfarlane4748]

Saw Primus open for RUSH on the Roll the Bones tour in LA. Blew me away how good they were

[@51Lorie]

you staring at the camera with a blank look..............me saying "I know, I know................

[@NHHUNTNH]

Yes, yes it is Also, “Blue collar tweakers” is a great one!

[@SarcasmoRex]

Watching your face throughout this glorious fever dream of a song is just awesome. Keep up the awesome content.

[@Josh_Jackson]

Hate to disappoint, but the song is about a woman that actually owned a pet beaver.

[@jellybull]

I think you'll find it was a porcupine *spoiler*.