Q&A Panel with the One and Only "Weird Al" Yankovic!!!

[@brandpross820]

I swear his hair went fully grey in the course of a day

[@JMAC..]

@@brandpross820 i know right?

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

How many inches a year does hair grow again? Because I saw him 2 and a half years ago and his hair was this same length but fully brown.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@nuclearcatbaby1131 I read about 6” per year. But also I think the stage lighting was harsh because his hair looks more brown in the still photos I took with him.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

@marythegirlygirl Wonder if he dyed it for a movie or TV cameo where he plays an old man?

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@nuclearcatbaby1131 in the q&a someone asked how he cares for his hair and he said he doesn’t do anything, it just grows out of his head like that, albeit a little grayer and thinner. So that would seem to suggest it is natural. But anything is possible!

[@RoadrunnerMoose]

I had such a great time meeting Al. I was the dork in the moose antlers that not only asked him what his favorite Retro Game was but the guy who gave him the snorkel. Such a fantastic man.

[@Pentarax]

The generational range of his audience is something I've noticed at his live shows (seen him four times now). There's whole families that go; grandparents, their children, and the grandkids with them. It's awesome that Al has that range of appeal.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@Pentarax love that!

[@libralto564]

Yes. My daughter and I have seen him at least 15 times. And we've seen toddlers at his shows. It's amazing!

[@erickcruz7903]

AHHHHH OMGOSH THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR CAPTURING THIS!!!!! ❤️💥 i was soooo honoreeed to get him that portrait art with his mom and dad 🥹🥹❤️❤️💥💥🙏🙏WE LOVE YOU AL!!!

[@marythegirlygirl]

That was really special and a beautiful moment! ❤️

[@erickcruz7903]

🥹🥹​@@marythegirlygirl

[@oenthusiast]

I bet that one is going up in his office somewhere. Al does keep fan art.

[@scottburton9701]

"Weird Al" is a bonafide legend-Hope to see him in concert one day.

[@marythegirlygirl]

I would love that too!

[@oenthusiast]

Next year would be good. And now is the time to be buying tickets.

[@dysequilibrium]

1:44 Al becoming an honorary muppet 3:19 Process of creating polka medleys 5:45 Favourite song to produce - Jackson Park Express and Genius in France 6:49 Bringing in fan (RWappin) that made unofficial Albuquerque music video 7:23 Favourite retro video game - Wolfenstein 3D 8:00 Did you ever plan on making another album after Mandatory Fun? 8:51 Kirk or Picard? 8:22 This Song Is Just Six Words Long is actually 7 words long 10:21 Voicing octopus character in Voltron Legendary Defender 10:53 Writing serious music 12:00 Favourite colour - probably periwinkle 12:30 Doing any more voice acting or being in a movie? 13:05 Played a diatonic accordion before? 14:17 Reaction seeing Dan Rad dressed as Weird Al for the first time 15:37 Spoken to Madonna? 16:49 What was the "Fat" fatsuit like? - talks about face bladders 19:03 Al was involved in a lot of rocky road ice cream eating contests to promote the single 19:37 How did Al get Vivziepop involved with Polkamania? 20:36 Jay Levy wrote Town Talk at the last minute 22:33 Movie recommendations from the 80s - Top Secret 23:14 Star Wars Holiday Special 24:45 Epic Rap Battles of History 25:45 Accordion for Kesha's "Joyride" - not true 26:02 What music does Al like to listen to? 27:03 Lucky glow in the dark snorkel 27:42 Go back and change anything in his career? - Songs with language that aged poorly 28:42 Weird Al video game? - Lin Manuel Miranda has the pinball machine 29:53 Hair routine? 30:26 Fastest song to write? - Another One Rides The Bus (20 mins) 32:31 Rabbitage 33:19 Captain Underpants - Al used to read it to Nina when she was 3 years old 34:11 Dream role - Would love to be in a Pixar movie 35:35 Portrait of Al and his parents :') THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING THIS!! That ending made me tear up a lil bit too

[@davewebbtheauthor]

So cool to hear him answer questions like this. Was a fan of Dr. Demento on the radio back in the day so I watched an episode of 20/20 on ABC in 1980 to see a segment on him and there was this young guy in his studio performing Another One Rides the Bus with an accordian, which I thought was hilarious. That was 44 years ago! Wow.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@davewebbtheauthor time flies too fast!

[@jonazo7188]

God, Al is such a genuine soul! A truly great person.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@jonazo7188 agreed! 💯!

[@libralto564]

We'll be seeing Al at Monroeville, PA's comic con in August. Can't wait. My first comic con and I'm only going because of Al!

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@libralto564 have a great time! Al is definitely worth the effort!

[@wayamy27narf]

Saaame!!! I can't wait!!

[@DoctorVell]

Thank you for posting this. My wife were unable to attend to see him. I've been a long-time fan of his (pre-1st album).

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@DoctorVell glad I could be of assistance! He’s one of a kind!

[@Primalxbeast]

29:37 1985 was when 'Yoda" was officially released, but it had been played on the Dr Demento show since 1980. I was confused when I first saw the release date was 1985 because I was sure I was listening to it in the early 80s along with "Another One Rides the Bus" on the Dr. Demento show so I had to look it up.

[@therealCrazyJake]

It’s one of his early songs that took a few years to show up on an album. He performed it live many many times before doing the album recording.

[@Primalxbeast]

@therealCrazyJake I'm sure Star Wars was quite protective of their IP and he also needed permission from the writer of "Lola". I'm sure it helped that Al became more well-known between 1980 and 1985.

[@wayamy27narf]

Thank you for this!! I'm going to meet him in a few days, and wanted to come up with questions he hasn't been asked yet. There were many wonderful questions in this session. Also, the sound quality of your video is amazing!!

[@marythegirlygirl]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun meeting him. He’s the best!

[@kevystead]

Al is such a great musician! Seems totally humble and a great hang. I would love to meet and chat with him as as fan and musician myself.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@kevystead agreed on all counts! Very humble!

[@Stinger2578]

My introduction to Weird Al was in 1985 when my older sister played me her Dare to be Stupid cassette, though maybe I had seen the Eat It or Like a Surgeon videos on MTV.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@Stinger2578 those were the days!

[@casadefuego2]

This was great! Thanks for posting it Mary :) Charlie N Albuquerque

[@marythegirlygirl]

Glad you liked it! I felt pretty honored to be there and just wanted to share it with the rest of the world!

[@RJLupin-zu9xv]

4 Grammys? He has 5.

[@ChristopherAfoa]

It’s sad that weird Al isn’t making any more albums, the last album came out when I was 4, I really wanted to see a weird Al album to grow up and be hyped for one day. 😔

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@ChristopherAfoa at least he still puts out new material thankfully. It will be a very sad day when that ends.

[@Lotusflwr6758]

I got teary-eyed watching Al becoming emotional when that father, with his two adorable kids, presented Al with the portrait of him with his beloved late parents. 🥲 What a wondering gift that man gave Al !! So heart warming. 🩵 Do you know if Al will be coming to Dallas? I’d love to go meet him!! I’ve been a fan (from Brazil) of his since the 1980’s.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@Lotusflwr6758 the only other appearance I am aware of this year is in Pennsylvania next month. Steel City Con 2024.

[@Lotusflwr6758]

@@marythegirlygirl Oh ok. Thank you for replying! And, thank you so much for uploading this video!! I really enjoyed it.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@Lotusflwr6758 you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carrissasky5635]

​​​@@marythegirlygirlI'm personally excited for that, since I'm going to that one! Weird Al is who I'm choosing to meet, but the guest list for the con is STACKED. So many big names.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@carrissasky5635 yay! I’m so glad you’ll get to meet him! He’s wonderful Al Yankovic! 🤗

[@ddirtylarry]

Still as awesome and weird as ever ❤

[@BradHebert]

"My audience... from embryos to dead people" LOL. As lovely as ever. Great footage. I'm curious what camera was used.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@BradHebert just my iPhone. I’m not a professional! Just an amateur who wanted to share this greatness with the world! 😊

[@MeesterTweester]

I was in the audience, great to see him for the first time after enjoying his music so much! :)

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@MeesterTweester wasn’t it? Never thought this would happen!

[@michaelparylak5649]

Saw him in concert shortly before the pandemic with some co-workers. Good times🙂

[@Kimberleep]

Wonderful Q&A session. I love Al's silver mane! ❤

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@Kimberleep happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@AmishParadise27]

The grey hair reminded me that Weird Al is older than both of my parents and I feel sad now.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@AmishParadise27 well to be fair, I think the stage lighting was harsh and gave it that cast. In the photos I took with him the color is more brown with some gray. I think the stage lighting was a little unkind.

[@robinwagner3293]

Why is gray hair an issue here? He's still got it.

[@AmishParadise27]

Gray hair in and of itself is not the issue. It just reminds me of our mortality.

[@robinwagner3293]

@@AmishParadise27 That is true to. Scary. Take care.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

@@AmishParadise27 He's older now than my parents were when they died

[@unperson5713]

Weird Al is very big in the deaf community.

[@robinwagner3293]

I wish that I had been there. Oh man.

[@mexicanhomervideos6175]

Bros looking great for 65

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@mexicanhomervideos6175 ❤️

[@Binglebongle25310]

Not quite 65 yet, in October he'll be 65

[@chadking1938]

This is the first time seeing him with grey hair and wearing them shirts again.

[@marythegirlygirl]

He still is and will always be Weird Al!

[@lonelyone]

Old Al Yankovic 😔

[@BigJDawg4523]

But still full of energy!

[@chrismaghintay]

Weird Al Yankoldvic

[@teddyfurstman1997]

Love Weird Al a lot. ❤

[@SeltsamStudios]

I was waiting for Al to answer the video game question, I’ve thought about the possibilities for a Weird Al video game for literal years. But then they went off talking about the pinball machine and never answered the question :( Oh well!

[@marythegirlygirl]

Don't you just hate when that happens? When conversations go off course? I think it's a great idea!

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

Damn is his hair really all grey now or does he dye it that way to hide the greys?

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@nuclearcatbaby1131 I think it’s natural based on his answer to the question about his hair. But I also think the stage lighting was harsh. It looks more brown in the photo I took with him.

[@Dave.S.Cramer]

Al is a god.

[@danielkmecik6709]

A participant mentioned a Weird Al video game. Too bad Weird Al was not included on a Rock Band game or Accordion Hero!!

[@arthurjeremypearson]

song's clever girl

[@dustyb58]

For the moderator being nervous or whatever he sure butts in a lot

[@Binglebongle25310]

Wow he's fully grey now, he went grey quick! Like his hair went fully grey over one day

[@TastyBadger]

I worked in Radio in the 80s. He was performing in town. He called in to arrange a ride from the Airport. I hung up on him 3 times thinking it was a prank. When my boss called to ask me if weird al had called, because they could not find him at the airport. I said no. Al never told on me.

[@marythegirlygirl]

@@TastyBadger what an incredible story! Al really does strike me as a wonderful human being. Thanks for sharing!

[@Primalxbeast]

If you ever meet him, you should pay him back the 3 dimes or quarters he spent on the calls. 😃

[@danielkmecik6709]

Bad Hair Day!

[@WeirdPalYoutube]

IM CLLED HENRY LOL

[@JMAC..]

Weird al got old over night

[@capclip9]

Man's 65 now Still has his youthful energy and charisma

[@JMAC..]

@@capclip9 i just mean that insaw him in his movie and some songify songs and interviews and he looked 35. Now i see him in this and he looks 65

[@porkchopps]

​@@JMAC..No makeup applied for this as you would expect in higher budget productions.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

​@@capclip9Meanwhile Danny Elfman's hair is still red at 71. Maybe he dyes it but if he does he must be dyeing his pits too.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

​@@JMAC..I saw him at the Nightmare Before Christmas concert 2 1/2 years ago and his hair was fully brown. He was singing with Danny Elfman who was 68 and redheaded, and Paul Reubens who's the same age as Danny and was wearing a wig because he had leukemia and lost his hair but nobody knew it at the time. Anyway how many inches of hair would he have grown by then, is this even possible?!

[@MichaelBleck-t8f]

the hell is is doing with that microphone?

[@Aounfather1]

His chin just keeps getting longer. Leno and Al should have a chin off.