Primus - Wynona's Big Brown Beaver

[@jas1007]

About 23 years ago I fell asleep on the couch with the TV on and woke up to this video playing and my life has never the same since.

[@MortisAddict420]

You must've been like "What kind of fucked up fever dream is this..." but tbh the suits are unsettling but it fits Primus.

[@Jirwemthegreat]

It was bound to happen to someone… lol

[@Nefylym]

Sweeeeeeee ahooo hooo hoooooooooooooooooo

[@rastachech1375]

About 23 years ago I passed out high watching pimp my ride and woke up to this too... So I blazed another one.

[@mikesmith2344]

lol funny stuff...

[@ralfhenke8148]

Whoever desiged these costumes is an absolute friggin' genius.

[@Hooozyer]

yes. makes my head hurt

[@hildahilpert5018]

I love this video.These guys have a sense of humor and looks like they are really having fun.Outfits are fantastic!

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

I know; it blew me away and seemed so bizarre the first time I saw them. And then I started listening to the incredible guitar work.

[@calowenby1654]

@Hilda Hilpert Ikr? Especially Larry to me just looks like he’s having a blast.

[@AlienScientist]

I saw a woman at the carnival yesterday with pants that looked like this.. I had to look up the video and watch it again after all these years.

[@El__Martillo]

The synchronized walk is absolute gold

[@G50016]

Yeah lol.. it just HAS something I loved so much as a teenager. This group helped shape my interest in comedy and music!

[@BLACKOMAMBO]

The reason I looked for this song is because I kept seeing a gif of them 😂

[@sarahshields5964]

The reason I saw this was the thumbnail, haunted me for a few hours before I gave in. Don’t regret it at all

[@ritalinuserX]

Me and the boys heading to the function

[@PartnershipsForYou]

Me and the boys on our way to commit tax fraud

[@johnmartin432]

This was my wife’s and my wedding song. There wasn’t a dry eye at the reception when she and I danced to this beautiful song. ❤

[@OTGBob]

The older I get, the more sense Primus makes. Love it.

[@Eduardo-zp1os]

Same

[@wayneellingson5032]

omg i know! i used to hate them

[@naughty_swans]

This^

[@chrisitl]

As an adult now, of 33 years of age, I agree

[@OTGBob]

@@chrisitl Jesus?

[@mikerotch6660]

Are these those cowboys from hell that pantera was talking about

[@crueboy1322]

I love this comment... They should've played this song live

[@mothtongue712]

now listen here you little week old gas station sushi

[@GuyWithBadHair]

Fucking excellent comment! 😂

[@TheMattc999]

Yep. Yes they are.....🤘

[@jeremiahsmall4038]

Yes

[@Infested_Terran]

I'd start crying if I saw those things coming at me with such intent.

[@sagasitches6730]

what things?

[@Flubolaplays]

Right! Shit I see in nightmares

[@zippomustang05]

You aren't the only one

[@thomasgregor4151]

Pussy and covin19 taest mighty fine

[@allam.16]

@@thomasgregor4151 damn yup your right the covid 19 is way more scarier than the cowboys

[@whitemagus2000]

I'm on my annual primus binge. I well you all good luck on your journeys through the odd songs of primus.

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

same! there's no other band quite like them, can't get this sound anywhere else

[@ned6938]

My friends and I do our Primus binge in November when we go on our annual camp.

[@cindycanton6735]

That’s me today

[@Thebestbrologoguy]

​@@cindycanton6735I'm on road binge

[@Contra_1776]

like a pilgrimage of sorts

[@wrenchrat]

I remember seeing Primus in concert and Les is like "you want me to play that got damn beaver song" and the crowd went nuts. It was a good show.

[@chrise1485]

that fucking rules lol

[@RemoteAbductionArm]

We have saying in old country. You take devil in boat, you better row him across.

[@austinalvismusic]

Primus live fucking rocks they don’t give a fuck!

[@pumpkinking5397]

Primus Sucks!!!

[@redhotchilifan98]

I wanna see them live so bad

[@Hard-Boiled-Bollock]

This and many other Primus songs are examples of why the bass can absolutely be used as a lead instrument

[@spinblackcircles]

Yea but you kinda have to have a fucking insane and unbelievable bass player like Les claypool for it to work

[@nicholasmapes]

One of the best bass players out there for sure

[@DystopiaFatigue]

Davie: Other lead instruments besides bass are illegal.

[@brothaclutch]

I’m starting to become a believer that if a super slapping bass isn’t involved, I’m not either

[@BudderB0y2222]

@@DystopiaFatigue These davie504 references are getting fucking cringe

[@DuncStatus]

This feels something that would be in one of those childhood memories that you’re not sure if it actually happened or you just manifested it out of your imagination

[@galanonim563]

Me watching it for the first time ever at 4:00 am reading that comment and wondering if i just did't fall asleep and gonna wake up because i got conscious its a dream.

[@CaitiffPrimogen]

Real fever dream energy!

[@tommitch7846]

Best description of primus I've ever heard

[@Bunnidove]

Yup haha. That was what happened with me.

[@averagehum4n]

My dad showed me this as kid, and I forgot it was real for years.

[@mr.foogle3004]

Someone is gonna think this is AI generated someday, but I dont think AI will ever create such a fever dream music video masterpiece like this

[@l0sts0ul89]

Check out Duran Duran Invisible, it features an AI music video

[@TheNarf11]

0:27 *When your third grade teacher says she needs few strong boys to carry the chairs*

[@raptortamerdx5900]

Pffft. Me and some boys still act like that

[@shawnbailey5595]

Lol ded🤣

[@NapaRacingCenter]

RaptorTamer DX same here and I still got it

[@thnzxc]

Lmfao. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Bleach.Angel.Edits40]

Me and the bois helpin' teacher at 3th grade

[@Komnen0s]

The shot of the band walking in unison at 0:26 never fails to make me laugh my ass off. Something about the way it's filmed kills me everytime.

[@mgk3176]

Yes, I love it too. The funny part is how stiffly they walk in their latex costumes and how they waddle with every step, because they are a bit too fast for normal walking. That's why it looks so awkward 😂

[@chrlkm3669]

For me it’s the dude trying to shoot the bottle.

[@mgk3176]

@@chrlkm3669 That's Tim Herb Alexander, their drummer

[@adamruiz3683]

I've seen gifs of that moment all over the place online. It's nice to finally have context.

[@Donald-loves-the-uneducated]

They slowed down the filming to like 18 fps to get that awkward jerky look when played back at 24

[@dschoneberg]

Primus was the only rock band my dad liked. He hated every other band I listened to back in my teen years, but he was really impressed with Primus. RIP (1929-2002)

[@maxnelson9915]

respect to your pops man. dude had taste.

[@devolutheist5136]

But... Primus sucks.

[@taylorbond9826]

Devolutheist you fucking suck

[@wolfmuia1828]

+Taylor Bond ur obviously not a big Primus fan because Primus sux indeed.....

[@jacksonwillette5378]

primus SUCKS

[@stevelindemann456]

Probably the finest music video ever.

[@LauRoot892]

Steve 😮

[@larryslemp9698]

Man, now that's a great comment..!!

[@rickintexas1584]

I want a cowboy costume like this. I always want to pet a big brown beaver.

[@asdf9890]

Just be ready to lose your kiwis!

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

🦫

[@81DaddyMac]

They look like they're covered in fruit roll-ups.

[@Possiblechange]

Gotta get in contact with the Duracell family…

[@mezykin]

But what if the beaver turned out to be a porcupine

[@kordlesskure]

I'm gonna tell my kid this is what real country music sounds like

[@warrenpuckett4203]

I can't figure out why I like this much more than a Swifty so called tune.

[@WilliamIsner-t9t]

Lol ikr

[@Bitterstone3849]

​@@warrenpuckett4203maybe Taylor should write. . My big blonde beaver.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

@@Bitterstone3849 🤣

[@Michael-vj8fg]

It better and more country that anything to day

[@ejb5659]

Love how the guitarist holds a chord while the bassist is the soloist. This song and video is absolutely unique.

[@SkylineBNR34]

Well the bassist is the featured guy in Primus. Although the guitarist did exactly what he needed to do.

[@salty_3k506]

but when do they do that?

[@MeMe-rg4gu]

Best video!

[@fanatamon]

Thats primus in a nutshell.

[@MrSomethingElse]

never spit or throw quarters on a Primus stage, he will chew you out there in front of ten thousand of your peers, boy howdy

[@GoreTorn16]

The fact that the Bass guitar is also the LEAD guitar is pure genius. This is and always has been my favorite music video of all time.

[@tachysphex4095]

The best part about having no friends is that I don't have to explain to anyone why a bunch of uncanny cowboys performing a song about a woman's beaver that smells of Taco Bell is a musical masterpiece

[@meghancarr8847]

🙌🏻

[@thejollyjoker187]

And that is also the best part of having friends.

[@kevin-7697]

You got a friend in me, cause you aint gotta explain

[@MarilynRB]

Haha! And even if you had friends, they don't need to understand. We random internet folks get you, and that is all that matters!

[@ErlendBuflod]

UNCANNY!!! That's definetly the right word for this video.

[@grumpytroll3887]

Everybody: 90s music videos are weird , I don't think you could get any weirder. Primus: hold my beaver

[@billsimmons2898]

then don't watch die Antwoord Ugly boy, or I think you freeky.

[@asurasyn]

"Look, kid. There was a LOT of drugs and basically no internet back then... We did what we had to!!"

[@irawest7666]

It came out in 1995 dude

[@toddeverett7008]

One of the Weirdest Videos ever Made but The Musicianship is Amazing

[@bobfarmer2226]

Green Jelly

[@francescov.3610]

The best thing about Primus is the fact that you can be a virtuoso musically, but not take yourself too seriously and still have fun

[@DeadPixel1105]

Good call. Musicians such as Les Claypool and Buckethead are like the anti-Yngwie Malmsteen. Now that's a guy who takes himself way too seriously lol

[@dave9351]

In the 60's it was Frank Zappa... savant

[@Howdypartner69420]

They’re Tool with sense of humor. There ya go.

[@101Volts]

I thought the old-time country musicians were somewhat the same way, from the 40s - 80s. Except, I'm saying they're not "rough and tough" here. Not really humorous, just talented at their game while often being relaxing. In other words, they're not formulaic of modern country. The vocals are not showy, not stereotypical, and their guitar picking is surprisingly good to listen to. Guys like Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Joe Maphis, Merle Travis, Roy Acuff (well, not Acuff so much for guitar, but he gets an honorable mention for being in the relaxing old country category.) Probably others too, but I don't know all of them. There's also Danny Gatton, who was mindblowing when he'd get to flying on the strings. But he's more recent, mostly 1980s - 1994, when he got drunk and shot himself. I have no idea why.

[@aleksiayukyan3503]

​@@Howdypartner69420I'd say Tool has a sense of humor too. Take the same Die Eier von Satan or Rosetta Stoned

[@windwithme]

Jesus this is epic. Les was born to play bass...in every form.

[@galanonim563]

He's got he's very unique style of playing, its not technical witchcraft (technically i would sitll put him in top 10 of bassists) he's more in to powerfull sound but somehow they mastered it with the drummer in to decent rythm section that makes some noise. I like this shit it sound little bit like The Who or Rush or some faster parts of good jazz

[@grimmgaw278]

this is by far the most unsettling music video i've seen in 30 years of life, and i just can't look away

[@mileator]

I really like rubber Johnny by Chris Cunningham in Aphex Twin

[@mileator]

I also like toilets by clowncore

[@DrBeah]

Have you tried "Fish Heads"?

[@omgmypony]

it’s like a fever dream

[@macknoeth4851]

@@omgmyponyI don’t know I feel like black hole sun is a fever dream this is just Les being himself

[@percrunner1433]

The instrumentals in this track all go SO hard the entire time. It’s insane how much talent is in this.

[@JohnDoe-cu2hl]

There's no guitar during the verses though

[@percrunner1433]

@@JohnDoe-cu2hl Okay semantics-man, anytime the instruments are playing. You must be a joy to be around.

[@andyburch1819]

There’s no let up. Just amazing sustained intense instrumentation the entire song.

[@stevencoardvenice]

She might have a porcupine!!! @2:56

[@stevencoardvenice]

It sucks that modern pop performers dont have musical talent

[@JessT23]

I remember when this came out...My Dad and I were watching 'late night rage' together at 2 or 3am in Australia (he was a musician, so often up at that time due to gigs) We just both stared at it in silence for about the first 30 seconds, then looked at each other and burst out laughing. It was a long time ago...My Dad is 73 now and Still 'cruisin. This was a great teenage memory for me that will stay with me forever...❤

[@JessT23]

Not to mention when they started singing and we lost it even more!!! 😂

[@arch3407]

OH MY GOD I LOVE RAGE

[@arch3407]

I always used to watch it with my dad

[@jr2904]

I'm not an Aussie, but I do miss when music channels played music back in the day... And I'm only 33

[@katecaven7942]

Whos your dad?

[@VAPatriot757]

This is one of the greatest songs and videos of all time.

[@jimboneutron8399]

Me trying to sleep: My brain at 3 am: YEEEEEEEEEEE!! HE HE HE!

[@LOSTINMAIA]

right on!!

[@22steve5150]

Yeah, it's 3:23 AM right now and I'm marathoning Primus videos. God help me.

[@the1pigeon]

22steve5150 same, except it’s 3:50 here now

[@luispoveda4366]

jajajajajajaja

[@michelletavernier8724]

Creepy 😱

[@patrickdalton3174]

That bass playing is on another level

[@darkcontingency]

It’s on another planet

[@magapickle01]

Check out The Reverend Payton and His big dam band

[@Cory_Springer]

Les Claypool is insane.

[@mikespearwood3914]

@Ryan Bergener *Leslie

[@hoeraufist]

He's up there with Geddy Lee in terms of ability, but he also happens to make much better music then Rush. It's insane to me that primus is as obscure as it is.

[@patrickhanlon932]

I never quite realized how bat shit insane the music is in this song. Like, they all go fucking nuts on their respective instruments. I love it.

[@casvandijck9338]

Primus sucks! \../

[@mh5259]

Welcome to Primus

[@mh5259]

@Patrick Trying too hard, dude. No need to bring child abuse into it

[@tb2774]

music didn't die after the 90's, it's just slowly fading away.

[@jasoncarter3921]

Basically every Primus song 👍

[@tepsinvestigates]

There is a good amount of music videos I've enjoyed over the years. There is some, like this one, that just is a masterpiece. Between the style, the cinematography, and the music...perfection.

[@coreyhahn4009]

"That beaver eats taco bell" is the most genius, philosophicaly deep line ive ever heard.

[@creamygoodness3828]

aka mexican or latina cono. Probably...Or at least I hope so...Or maybe about a 500 pound beached walrus woman that eats even during sex? I choose the initial lol

[@markusbrauns4274]

yes, it absolutely is

[@SOYILED.MILK.OFFICIAL]

You know what this song is about right 💀

[@edstein9431]

@@SOYILED.MILK.OFFICIAL no man i don't know, really I don't fucking know, please tell me the story behind that masterpiece, I am a Brazilian, and my regional mocking sense from U.S.A, is = 0 .

[@jameswiiliams6506]

Indeed

[@magnusarpi204]

I keep coming back to this video for three things: Plastic cowboys Les Claypool One of the best comment sections ever.

[@drsloanski]

I was just having that same thought!

[@silver8o077]

Facts 😂

[@jeremyhampton8232]

You gotta love a cyclone fence 🇺🇸🤯💥

[@squizzums]

*Colonel Les Claypool.

[@krismachado3038]

Cheers from Brasil

[@alexrexaros9837]

For the record, Les Claypool did say that it was his intent for them to look like plastic cowboy dolls in the style of the Puttermans family in those battery ads. Oh, and he drew the pics himself.

[@holup4990]

Another thing is that because the band's cowboy suits were so cumbersome, they played along to the track slowed down significantly to more easily coordinate their actions to the music; plus, this gave the illusion of the band moving rather quirky and fast when played back in regular form EDIT: got it from wikipedia so I don't know if it's true

[@nono7117]

This Pfp Is Outdated probably is, a band called rammstein did the same thing while recording Amerika

[@zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx]

@@holup4990 It's true. Here's the making of the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2ekc2ykeZ2YrNU

[@billcooper2294]

Les can play that bass though !

[@MikeHunt-wl4ye]

This Pfp Is Outdated Yup! Filmed at 16 frames per second and sped up to 24. :D

[@DaEnemy]

This tune is my fellow friend for 2+ decades and my life wouldn't be the same without it :-) Milestone!

[@jonathanyoung5780]

I enjoy just watching them in their cowboy costumes 😆 Who ever created them did an outstanding job.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Think I saw this video last year while dealing with a bout of Covid. Had straight nightmares of those cowboys for a week

[@jonathanyoung5780]

@@matthewcaughey8898 I could see that happening especially while ill. Glad you recovered 🙂

[@matthewcaughey8898]

@@jonathanyoung5780 didn’t come easy I’ll say that. Not an ideal way to drop 30 pounds

[@chadwells7562]

I saw a whole documentary video on how they conceived and filmed this. I think it’s on KZbin.

[@mountainguyed67]

@@chadwells7562 It is.

[@josephkony3993]

Primus is one of the very rare bands where every member of the band is exceptionally good at their instrument

[@jeffrobagman2834]

they're like a wacky version of Tool, except they preceed them.

[@kakashi392]

​@@jeffrobagman2834 FYI Adam Jones & Tom Morello went to school together & were friends. Tom later stated that Les is a HUGE inspiration for his own style. More connected than you thought

[@doublwaffle]

u forgot Rush

[@josephkony3993]

@@doublwaffle Rush is one of those bands too

[@Hkouggbmha]

Is there a band where the musicians are untalented? Lol

[@__-wj8xe]

I cant stop watching this help me please

[@complexpixel5297]

SAMMEEEEEE😭😭😭😭

[@javv2248]

U have to walk with the song at the same time 🤝

[@flexthemex5016]

69th like

[@itookthename]

Heh

[@primitivealien]

I cant stop laughing this time lol it’s a joke and it’s funny how you think it’s a good

[@timcarroll7226]

A lot of great music videos from this era but this is hands down the greatest . An absolute masterpiece .

[@effervescentrelief]

Can we all appreciate how absolutely excellently done this video was. The costumes are fantastic. The acting superb. The music is a jam. Everything just screams gold. Even the various shots are expertly done.

[@badass16407]

Lmfao that word always cracks me up for some reason

[@amontadillo2354]

One of a kind truly!!!!

[@gyorgybarka450]

Superb video, but the cartoon part is plain rubbish.

[@GoredonTheDestroyer]

@@gyorgybarka450 I feel like that makes it better, because those were drawn by Les Claypool _for_ the video. Like, it's far from the best art in the world, but it's still impressive nonetheless that the man can act, play bass like no one's business _and_ draw with reasonable skill.

[@badnewsbruner]

Honestly, the video is what keeps me coming back. They could've made a TV show or movie using these characters.

[@josephbaker9673]

Me as a 7 year old in 1995: What the hell am I watching? Me as a 32 year old in 2020: This explains everything

[@cinnamonman3814]

Well your right about that one

[@grifferman]

I'm 32 in a week and you've probably explained it perfectly.

[@fredericarmerding7881]

I was 14 when this came out and yes i definitely appreciate it more now.

[@metalmat3651]

Me at 32 years old watching in 1995: This explains everything Me at 67 watching in 2020: What the hell is this?

[@localresidentofgortonmarke8415]

@@fredericarmerding7881 Imagine living through 2 world wars.

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

My buddy hates these costumes, they creep him out. Anyone know where I can get one for his Halloween party?

[@charlesxcalibur]

Your gonna need some plastic, paint, and glue lol

[@joshautsen3155]

Speaking of masks, do you guys know where I could get a cool Mr. krinkle mask?

[@turdfurgison8435]

@@joshautsen3155 HELLO MR KRINKLE, HOW'RE YOU TODAY

[@LinguisticLifeform]

easier just to give him some DMT

[@HenkeEdge]

Think you need to know some movie prop maker. Think those are "one of a kind". Search the clip "Primus - The Making Of Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" here on youtube to see how this video was made.

[@brendonmckay4671]

My mate introduced me to you guys in 2015 & showed me this song... my wife & i were hooked... He took his life last December by Jumping of a Boat in Miami.... Every time i here this it reminds me of him & our connection to your music! We all have a past that connects us in different ways... Thank You For Your Music!!!!

[@m.dikhatamayudha2308]

First time listening : wtf is this 10th time : this. Kinda good Now : YEEEEEEE he he he

[@leostein5303]

Pretty much yeah

[@samuelhuston3030]

That will cost you 30 days past September, October, and November is cold in Montana in the summer but not in the winter because it isnt.

[@samuelhuston3030]

Beautiful girl kissing How do I get a printout from you

[@sarnnox]

ya HEEEEEEEEEEEEE he he he-he

[@hdfxrs9121]

Agreed

[@thezephyr7083]

Primus has their own sound. Literally. They are officially their own genre of music.

[@mopar_man74]

This genre should be called weirdmetal and it should include system of a down too

[@LimZero0]

Winamp actually has Primus as a genre selection for IDv2 tags (or at least it did back in 2006)

[@VVVV-f8ioo]

They are just Experimental Prog Funk Metal

[@thezephyr7083]

@@VVVV-f8ioo Oh, is that all then? LOL!

[@Brandinimusog]

I think they are like a weird and Avant-Garde version of Funk alternative Metal

[@evilgary747]

0:28 The way these fella's strutted across the grass made me feel confident that they will get shit done.. I approve of this.

[@donovanscott8038]

Or step in some.

[@Jja67890]

Sometimes you just run into a perfectly worded comment you sir are the winner

[@appletongallery]

Wobbly Ashes -WHAT error of spelling and grammar? Thanks!

[@donovanscott8038]

Wobbly Ashes You started it!

[@appletongallery]

Wobbly Ashes - There is no error of spelling. There is an error of punctuation in “fella’s” which should be “fellas”. As far as “they will get shit done” I disagree. “They will get shit done” which is the future tense and “made me think” which is the past tense, juxtaposed together, conveys perfectly the weird incongruity of these huge, plastic grinning cowboys strutting through a field. Replacing “will” with “would” though grammatically “correct” is entirely useless from a rhetorical point of view. “Will” is rhetorically correct in that it properly conveys Evil Gary’s sentiment.

[@spang6034]

The 90s were something else. Such a wide variety of great music from so many different bands.

[@Heretic1981]

So, was the song an excuse to wear the cowboy outfits, or were the cowboy outfits an excuse to write the song?

[@pentagraham5842]

Yes

[@jesse-blazebrazeau3255]

Both

[@rollitup419]

Yes

[@GoredonTheDestroyer]

What do you think?

[@Heretic1981]

@@GoredonTheDestroyer Me? They had the cowboy outfits first, says I. As a creative type, that's how these things always play out with me anyway. It's like when you have one ingredient in your fridge to make a dish and you run out and buy everything else just so you can use it up

[@DodderingOldMan]

You know, having watched this video dozens of times, I have to say this might be the most effective use of makeup and prosthetics I've ever seen, in anything. To get faces that expressive but still so plastic without a hint of CGI is truly a great achievement.

[@manicmarauder]

Was just thinking that myself. The blending at the eyes is what sells it so well. Whoever did those jobs did an amazing job.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

Prosthetics? This is what they looked like.... ;)

[@NoURider]

Crayons n green ink 🤫

[@MarriedWowAddicts]

Watch the making of this video. Pretty cool.

[@Lil_salvy_]

In the 80s too

[@anthonychristianson411]

Such a unique incredible song, these guys were so far ahead of their time

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Nothing new under the sun

[@mortlieb8239]

Heck there hasn't been anything like this SINCE. One of the most unique musical acts ever.

[@Smoove_J]

More like they were in their own universe. Every other band was doing that fake-depressed super ironic thing, and they were just having fun being weird and playing the hell out of their instruments.

[@doornaildean9891]

@@MeadeSkeltonMusic yeah I’m sure ye olde court bards performed something similar to this in the Middle Ages

[@UrianErreErre]

@@doornaildean9891 the bards told events through songs, so yes

[@xLarvaxPrajx]

Without a doubt.... The GREATEST country/western song EVAR written..... It has everything

[@guidenredhawk]

Primus has the most ridiculous lyrics, but also backs it up with absolutely amazing music.

[@G50016]

Ridiculous yes but in a very funny and sometimes intelligent way of course! :D

[@gabrieltodd3430]

Gwar is the same way

[@G50016]

@@gabrieltodd3430 I wanted to ridicule that but I absolutely have no right to.. Definitely something I need to work on. AND I will now take the time to listen to GWAR. Because I hope someone would do that with Primus. Treat the world how you wish to be treated my friends! That is some SERIOUSLY good advice right there.. 😋

[@timboc105]

Poor Gold Lyrics 😂

[@parallelbones7290]

Up until now I always thought it was “Lou with the back tattoo” not “Lou with the old baboon”🙃

[@colinlaau9706]

I remember when i was a kid. I didnt realize the bassist was killing that shit. Now im jus amazed how bad ass he is with that. Such a unique sound

[@jacob.overturf]

Ikr the first time I heard this song was on a radio station at 4am going to work, it was like a fever dream. Now I listen to it and the bass is killer.

[@carlosqdeguzman]

Never gets old. I'm 42 now and this still hits hard. So good.

[@brianhebert4979]

56 and im 25 when i listen to this....

[@skipper674]

I'm 56 and this song and video always makes me smile!

[@noneya4144]

I’m 45 brother, and ditto

[@emilywilson3469]

67 here….😂

[@Drimirin]

There has never been anything else even remotely like this even to this day and there probably never will be. What a fever dream come to life.

[@TheMadSicilian]

These guys are truly a gift to the world. It’s a damn shame they aren’t celebrated more than they are. Simply amazing musicians.

[@mezmerizer9422]

Primus sucks

[@mikehunt3463]

@@mezmerizer9422 Yeah thats the fuckin point

[@kelseytotten447]

Should I be concerned that this video is the only thing that calms my 8 month old son?

[@bynrdskynrd]

No. Unless he buys a 12 string bass at an early age.

[@erikhansen7754]

Nope, he wants to jam Bass!!

[@tomservo110]

Mother of the year, actually

[@brendanh8978]

Just don't let him grow up to be a blue collar tweaker.

[@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL]

Only because the faces should be creepy as hell to even an adult lmao

[@dkdzyn]

This is one of those videos that is just surreal enough that it becomes addictive to watch at least once every 6 months.

[@casvandijck9338]

I, personally, can't go through a day without listening to it at least once.

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

I used this big huge stockpile of old billboards as my own mysterious playground while security guards were asleep off the freeway near Wally McCartney’s Oldsmobile dealership off Penn Avenue in Richfield MN long ago. There were also a few giant sized statues sculpted from out of metal rebar and fiberglass. I would try and go up inside of them if I could find any openings. I never injured myself but once my leg went through one of those statues. This reminds me of those fond times I had as a kid. And those Duracell commercials.

[@GoldfishCrackers]

I showed this song to my son and he said they sucked. That's when I knew he was a true fan... 😊

[@bigronnie9629]

Raising that kid right

[@ethai1]

I'm not much into Primus lore, is there a reason why a true fan would not like this song or I just missed the joke

[@Drad_]

@@ethai1 The lore behind that is that one time Primus made shirts with "Primus sucks" on them and it caught on so even when someone said with contempt that Primus sucks they could still take it as a compliment. It caught on and fans say it to this day even though the band became kind of sick of it after a while. So yeah from the bottom of my heart, Primus sucks

[@ethai1]

@@Drad_ really that's awesome, tnx for explaining!

[@eddiehoare3488]

Dear Goldfish Crackers. My son (Eddie Jnr) shouts a big Hello! Ever since I paid for some ladies (Posh Spice Sorts) to give his Bindon a thrash, he's been most respectful to me! - And he's calmed down enough to stop kicking the local Police! If you are in the USA, then it wont do your own son any bother to be serviced by 2 clean ladies! - Get their 'clean certificates' first, then let him off the leash.. Much Love & Gasms. Eddie.

[@N4m4ste]

This is a fever dream. Pure terror.

[@christrotter3052]

🤣

[@braddockakalatis2]

How have I gone 29 years without hearing this eccentric lovely song?

[@zachinthehat1]

Remember one thing: primus fucking SUCKS!!!

[@rastachech1375]

The good thing is that u have your whole life to enjoy it

[@ejcejc4113]

Welcome, welcome.

[@festerofest4374]

You managed to avoid good rock radio stations?

[@braddockakalatis2]

@@festerofest4374 With the scan button on almost constantly. Yes. Better late than never I guess.

[@nevrsleep1]

The best songs tell a crazy story and have excellently crafted and executed ideas. This song does both even with the music video.

[@pabloorube8987]

This is the funniest nightmare I've ever been to.

[@mirandamoore461]

Underrated comment.

[@williammarshburn]

Eat a bunch of food and directly fall asleep

[@tommysmith1948]

Reading this in 2022 and you win th3 internet for today sir 🏆

[@jasonsmith530]

That they were in your living room harassing you to have a BBQ while playing guitar hero like you invited them in? Was that the nightmare?

[@davef113]

Fever dream, nightmare, tomato, tomahto...

[@michaelweaver824]

2:22 It's like he's looking into my soul

[@twalsh06]

No, he's looking into your beaver.

[@tallguychristopher5830]

Michael Weaver I got scared

[@RacerX-124]

HEEEEEEEEEEE

[@thatonescrewdriver1714]

He is

[@-Tyreal_Awesome-112-]

He never left , in short watch out for the beavers who like to bite

[@brainscott8198]

Even after almost 30 years, still one of the most innovative and relevant videos ever produced.

[@vishaalgargi]

Damn This is 30 yrs old ?

[@TripleAlfafa]

I think the main genius of it is that it takes Americana and turns that shit up to 11.

[@brainscott8198]

@@2genders i dunno...but 127 ppl agree...

[@KyleRuggles]

YES!!! I was like 12yo when this came out, mesmerized me as much as Black Hole Son by Soundgarden. A great time to be a kid.

[@Vampyre_Media]

This song/video, was my introduction to Primus. It changed the way I heard music forever!

[@gshaney17]

This is probably the best musical instrumentation I have ever heard in my life. My god. Les, Larry and the drums. They don’t make them like Primus anymore.

[@willembowry9649]

nup

[@nepstruesom5100]

Fr they are so good

[@Vindsvelle]

"The drums" are Herb (AKA Tim Alexander)

[@finebetty7446]

its so funny. so many people wouldn't give Primus the time of day when they came out, were seen as silly pop, trying to copy those who had gone before and done it better... old people are the worst

[@stevewalker4615]

@@finebetty7446 You are SO WRONG! I'm 70 and LOVE PRIMUS! They are this generation's Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart! Give FZ's "Live at the Roxy " a good listen. Les Claypool has some extreme influences from that period.

[@southwestshelly]

MTV used to play this! how times have changed and not for the better!

[@Kyntteri]

MTV showing actual music videos feels so distant memory now, that I'm doubting myself if it ever even was so.

[@donovanscott8038]

Times have changed for the butter, (more salt ).

[@gordongiobanni7543]

whats an mtv?? where do you get that ?

[@donovanscott8038]

joseph Giordo money t v.

[@scott7410]

Ms ShellyAnne thanks Obama /s

[@SweetPimpin]

0:27 Me and my siblings going to inform our mother that we ate the weird grey powder in Nana’s vase.

[@GuilhermeRibeir0]

OMFG

[@creamygoodness3828]

What weird grey powder? Beef boullion cubes? XD

[@gamma7824]

Looool

[@Bonkava]

@@creamygoodness3828 grandpa

[@residentsharkenjoyer1690]

Grandma no

[@chuyhighman6927]

This is my FAVORITE Song from Primus !!!

[@Zetaret7318]

Dude it took me a while to listen to Primus throughout my life, but at this point I cannot get enough of them. True artists man

[@tehf00n]

I once started listening to Primus and didn't stop for 6 months straight whilst I programmed flash animations for websites. Sailing the seas of cheese is a masterpiece.

[@Volkbrecht]

It's kind of sad that "funny music" somehow doesn't make the charts. I only discovered this today. Forget the silly lyrics, this is just awesome rock music.

[@NortherIke]

@@tehf00nI’ll have to check that out. Haven’t listed to that album since probably 1991 😮🫣😬

[@jaeden2806]

2:57 will always be one of the coolest licks in music history

[@ianshwaite690]

You can barely hear it because the bass amd drums are so fuckin loud

[@Moosemoose1]

Yo listening to it again and it sounded like a seamless fusion of country, funk and rock, awesome

[@division17]

AGREED!

[@justmedee]

Money For Nothing is the undisputed greatest lick of all time imo

[@smorrow]

@@justmedee Licks != riffs

[@jayrayhoossongsilivedby5444]

This is what country music would sound like if it ever evolved over the decades.

[@jackalope2302]

Or someone spiked the punch at the hoedown with LSD.

[@101Volts]

Mainstream Country Music seemed more intelligent in the 1950s. Or am I just aware of some of the best from then? When you hear Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Joe Maphis and compare them to today? What happened? Seriously though, the aforementioned players were actually _talented_ players. Technicality alone doesn't interest me, but they have something calming and enjoyable, IMHO.

[@forthencholordofadmirals2763]

If country sounded like this id give it the light of day. Instead i cant stand country music

[@LokiTricksterG]

@@forthencholordofadmirals2763 Check out the band 16 Horsepower. Trust me.

[@LeftIsBest001]

This is country music if Germany had won the war... 😅🤣

[@fotty96]

I'll never forget the one day I heard this song played on the radio. Ripping down the main street in my city that'd been torn up so it was just dirt and mud in a 2000 pontiac sunfire, multiple substances ingested. Good times.

[@mikedrobbins1476]

Back in 2009 I was at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood and these three outfits were on display. I was ecstatic to see them!

[@mikespearwood3914]

Why there though? I thought they were supposed to be movie themed.

[@keithbiz85]

They weren't "on display", they were hibernating.

[@nbmooselovers]

I remember when this video came out in 1995. That's 29 years ago...I'm 65..man.. times does fly!! Been a long while since I saw it. Always loved the work that went into it. Such great chords, witty lyrics and awesome detailed costumes and editing! Killer Beaver tune! 👍

[@AdamG1983]

My therapist: It's okay, Plastic Les Claypool can't hurt you Plastic Les Claypool:

[@Tmandude123]

*hears Plastic Les Claypool's banshee shriek from several states away*

[@lucasgarcia1146]

@@Tmandude123 1:46

[@billmurray7614]

Heeeeeeeeee hee hee heeeee

[@kazmiller7820]

@@Tmandude123 2:22

[@---ng2vu]

@@Tmandude123 2:29

[@blablasaurusrexass2103]

I am addicted to both the song and the video, every single time it appears i play it, theres something about it that makes it so perfect

[@ninethreefournine7139]

The uncanny feeling you get from Primus is very mesmerizing

[@StephanieCrawford333]

Back in the 90's I'd have MTV on in the mornings while I got ready for school, and every time they showed this... my brain just wasn't awake enough for it. This and Jeremy were very trippy when I first woke up.

[@rth095]

+Stephanie Crawford I know EXACTLY what you mean

[@lucheloco420]

+Stephanie Crawford *sigh* I remember when MTV played music....

[@beefymario8080]

+lucheloco420 they still do.....

[@TheTomgunn]

+Stephanie Crawford i remember those days too

[@pinkylauren1879]

I remember seeing this video on Mtv really late at night in summer of 95. Maybe around 3 or 4am. And it fascinated and scared the shit out of 8yr me lol. One thing I can say is it stuck with me all these years

[@bluwaffelle752]

I remember waking up at 2am to this on a music video station on tv and the whole thing terrified me

[@dawson1787]

Bungus McChungus you poor soul

[@autumnalburn]

First time I saw it I was stoned out of my mind. I was terrified but I could not take my eyes off the screen.

[@richardkishita2766]

I got kicked off of my school bus and was written up for singing this song while in high school. I don't think screaming the "Wynona's got a big brown beaver, and she strokes it all the time" part over and over helped any. Thanks for some awesome memories! LoL

[@MadiUk77]

the drum work on this is too underrated ... it's constant triplets ... amazing

[@mightyV444]

Appears to be played with only *one* bass drum pedal, too! 🤯

[@Matteoarotta]

Isn't pretty simple if it's only triplets, the main problem is switching rhythm

[@mightyV444]

@@equinoxo8813 - Yeah, they're actually quadruplets! 😁

[@edwardcharles695]

Primus at the orpheum 2006. Drummer had a 10+ minutes easy drum solo that blew everyone away. He's legit

[@mightyV444]

@@edwardcharles695 - By "easy" you mean that the solo was easily 10+ minutes long, not that he played easy stuff, right? 😄 😉

[@ironwolg]

I love how they walk the fine line between hilarious and horrifying in this video

[@0mn1vore]

There's a line?

[@marysanders6663]

I Love ❤ this ad

[@ladyrazorsharp]

It's called 'uncanny valley,' where things ALMOST look how they're supposed to look...and that little difference is really unsettling.They nailed it.

[@BWN1228]

I worked in college radio in the early 90s, and this was in heavy rotation. I still love hearing it all these years later.

[@thespoonterer]

This song would offend college students now and make them cry.

[@17thshard62]

@@thespoonterer nah, the easily triggered kids all drop out after finding out their engineering degree requires a queer studies class.

[@jr2904]

@@17thshard62 why the f would they need to take a class like that. I must be missing something

[@technoir2584]

I was probably 13 or 14 when this come out. I loved it and thought the video was awesome. Still do actually. Anyway, I was watching it on the Ol' MTV and I had the volume turned nearly all the way up, I was playing air guitar and singing along. Well, my mom come home, and I tell you what, she didn't appreciate it one bit lol. At the time I didn't know that the word beaver had a dual meaning for some folks. The look on my mom's face ha ha I will never forget it.

[@warrenprovost8625]

Pure genius goes hand in hand with pure insanity. What a track. 👍🇬🇧

[@thomasgirty6397]

and thus greatness was achieved.

[@freeian2]

Reminds me of the David Lynch quote on the Straight Story soundtrack: Tenderness can be just as abstract as insanity.

[@dead_marker377]

One thing I always loved about Primus is seeing how much fun the band is having when they’re playing in their music videos and live shows.

[@Dhaghologh]

Primus is probably the only band that would sing about a girl's big brown beaver and actually mean a girl's big brown beaver...

[@eddiehoare3488]

In the early 1970's, I found my Stepfather's stash of porn. I was amazed (and frightened) at the sight of very large, unshaven Beaver's.... By the time I was 'active' it had become fashionable to 'trim' and my fear had gone! I pursued 'them' like Robinson Crusoe on Kylie Minogue! I understand your fear, Les. - And it's quite natural! All The Best. Eddie Hoare.

[@eddiehoare3488]

@@Chasstful Yes, true. - And at that time, Wynona was seeing a most jubilant, happy man, full of ideas, and even more full of 'Great Issues'.... He was known for his Great Spunk....This most Genteel of men had questions of himself (and of Wynona, whom first 'infected him so joyously' with 'Beaver Fever')......... He would ask of his Beloved Wynona, - "Do I have enough Spunk? - Can you, my Sweet Wynona, take my very Vitality and Sheer Amount of Spunk and Joir De Vivre - which pours out from my pores, like White Wine, to sooth your sores?...... - Will my Sheer Amount Of Sweet Morning Spunk cause you to gag with happiness, as it doth gag me? - Could my Spunky Vitality drown your woe-begotten features? - Doth my Spunk become a Blemish... - A mere Splash on the laugh of your Doe Eyed face? - Am I not 'Richard Hurtz', your ardent Lover? (You can call me 'Dick' - Like you often do)! - Dick Hurtz... Your Lover Divine? - When jealousy enrages me, - 'my Spunk flies out of the Proverbial Window' and lies there, Wasted, - on your Neatly Trimmed Bush! - I am in no rush, Sweet Wynona.... I shall Always have 'A Big Issue - For You.' Blessings From Your Faithful, Fertile Friend... Dick Hurtz. X.

[@eddiehoare3488]

@@Chasstful Thank You, Charles. Encouragement always helps me with motivation, and I send on Blessings To You. With Regards. Eddie.

[@eddiehoare3488]

@@Chasstful Yes! We shall embrace the Light, and Not the Darkness, for my surname is not Harkness! Good on ya, Charles for taking a bit o Satire in good, jolly faith! Regards To Ya, (And give The Sound Defects a play! - Both their albums are spot on). Regards. Eddie Hoare.

[@DirtyFrigginHarry]

I still can't figure out if they're talking about a literal beaver or genitalia because if you examine the lyrics it's really not clear at all

[@travisperkins5306]

This was my dad favorite song he listened to it everyday lol....he's been gone going on 9 months now so here I am listening for him

[@seekingarga]

ill be one of that dads rn

[@MrJuventino451]

Rip

[@nomad583]

sorry about your pops, man obviously had great taste in music. RIP

[@NefariousDreary]

Your dad was cultured 👍🏾. Much respect.

[@Sarymbo]

I bought this CD in 7th grade and my parents made me take it back because of this song. I had no idea what a "Big Brown Beaver" was and I based my entire understanding of the song's lyrics off of this music video. Afterwards, I learned about the term "beaver" from my friends at school and loved the song even more. It's funny how my parents tried to protect me from this song's meaning and were actually the ones who inadvertently made me understand it. I then re-bought the CD a few weeks later and hid it in my room.

[@meteorockogist]

You’re my hero. I’m glad I didn’t try to listen to Primus back in the day; I wasn’t even allowed to watch Friends. My how times have changed. I discovered Primus 4 years ago and they’ve changed my world. Seen them live every year since then, planning to get a tattoo.

[@scifydi6446]

My dad refused to buy the cd for me because of that song. My aunt bought it for me when I was on vacation. I used to have to pull out my dresser drawers and hide my cds in the spot in the back lol.

[@meteorockogist]

SciFy Di haha I love your dedication! Sad what we had to do back in the day and look at the world now.

[@Sarymbo]

@@scifydi6446 I hid mine between my mattress and box spring.

[@winterlynn9012]

Wow some of you had some strict parents. My mom gave zero fucks and would buy me even the most explicit albums and she'd let me blast them in the car. I don't even think she knew what this song was about but it was pretty tame compared to the other stuff I listened to. My dad was the one who hated the music I listened to but he'd still buy me the cds lol.

[@yaboynarco]

First time listening to Primus. This is weirdly impressive

[@shanedavis8332]

Check out primus song over the falls..

[@vetterburns1048]

@@shanedavis8332 South Park Theme? LOL

[@vetterburns1048]

Primus - John The Fisherman with Les Claypool on bass. South Park even had an Episode called Queer-O driving at the Guitar Hero game. Excellent! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opypfn1qYsacZ6s

[@luckyducki]

Boy are you in for a ride

[@luckyducki]

@carpe diem how do you know he 's not like 12 or something, still good he discovered them at some point

[@ilquerxanier]

After all those years i still cant understand how the hell they made this music video... so unique.

[@wadekemmsies7180]

1:39 that wailing guitar over the bouncy bassline gives me goosebumps every time.

[@jamesb1988]

Ler is painfully underrated...dude is the only person in the world that can play something that gels perfectly with Les' "unique" bass lines.

[@dopey473]

Ikr it's so badass. I know no one uses that word anymore sorry.

[@dopey473]

@@jager9022 same

[@redford4ever]

I am discovering this in 2024 and my mind is blown to bits. This is a masterpiece.

[@kenkryptic5610]

But wait... There's more! And this is their 4th album.. granted I don't think one album is better than another. I personally can't have a favorite album or song of theirs... really hard to do with this group

[@choofiethechoofer3050]

This is a really odd question but what does the Redford in your name mean?

[@redford4ever]

@@choofiethechoofer3050 It's the name of a character I created for an SF story. Likeliness to the actor intended and meaningful in the story (which has yet to be written, although an 8 page short exist).

[@choofiethechoofer3050]

@@redford4ever oh shit that's sick dude I was curious because I live in a city called redford I thought I met someone from my area who likes Primus too lmao

[@redford4ever]

@@choofiethechoofer3050 Haha sorry no. Living in a French village ^^

[@eightcoins4401]

The lyrics are genius, all of it is literally about nothing or literally a beaver but all of it sounds like obscene euphemisms

[@Bawgle]

Its the kinda lyrics where its like "I cant tell if this is a vagina joke or not"

[@jimmycarlson4871]

I always thought it was about animal cruelty until I realized that there was a double entendre

[@stevemcrichards8768]

Son, isn't life just a bunch of obscene euphemisms and innuendo.

[@Cradley51]

This is 100% about a celebrity.

[@hibiki28]

@@Cradley51 its not about winona rider dude...

[@Duhshiznick]

This song continues to be immortalized . You should put a copy of this version in a time capsule, let it rest for 5,000 years, and let the future figure it out.

[@torisu_exe]

Andy: Leaves the room His toys:

[@AlecWindmiller]

how are there no replies to such an amazing comment

[@shashsrivas]

@@AlecWindmiller Yeah.

[@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897]

@@shashsrivas Yeah

[@TexturaI]

@@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897 Yeah

[@irawest7666]

New love toy story