"Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise (Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" - Official HD Video)

Music video by "Weird" Al Yankovic performing Amish Paradise. KZbin view counts pre-VEVO: 14,859 (C) 1999 Volcano Entertainment lll, LLC

[@Ethadox]

When the WiFi goes down for 5 minutes.

[@catmeat5921]

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[@enclave-2226]

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[@wooju08]

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[@keenanmoore9717]

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[@AlexanderMendozaRojas]

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[@timothycox1822]

Amish people are the only group you can laugh at online who won’t reply with angry comments

[@fivenightsofrandomness9224]

U forgot Anti Vax children

[@escapefr0mslender]

You forgot random Brazilian tribes

[@SnowMexicann]

@@fivenightsofrandomness9224 Well the children arent anti vax its the parents, the children don't even know what anti vax means since their lifespan is like 3 or 4

[@thismans1405]

North koreans lol

[@jiisdown2195]

You're stupid I'm offended this isn't accurate we're way cooler

[@OifelOifel]

That last part where everything is filmed in reverse but his lips are perfectly synced with the words. Legendary!

[@Blitzo_Krieger_Hell_Dweller]

The fact he learned how to sing this backwards

[@apotatoman4862]

i didnt even notice it was in reverse until i saw this comment

[@fhuber7507]

And the smile of success which he had to do before walking backwards singing in reverse.

[@katieheys3007]

He's just that talented!

[@Editclipsaus]

“Gonna party like it’s 1699” my absolute favourite

[@lukiland_ES]

what does it mean?

[@davecrupel2817]

​@@lukiland_ES When this song was made, it was the end of the 2nd Millennium. Some people & groups wanted to "party like its 1999" as it were. Like a new year, but 1000x more intense. Modern society has recorded only 2 other melinnium ends in its history. So it made sense to party on the third. "Party like its 1699" is a goofy double joke on that.

[@cindysmith2858]

I thought it was a sexual reference.

[@petersmith1591]

It’s a hit song from Prince. Came out in 1982. It’s called 1999

[@jonstefanik9400]

First I have to finish my chores you'll finish thine.

[@tjtrashboat]

It's funny because Amish people would be offended, but they don't have electricity to watch it.

[@picturesqueshadow4248]

Actually it is

[@booptristan3980]

These are the comments that I wanna see more

[@DameOfDiamonds]

No i think that they would happy that at leastsomebody knows abour tjem

[@nubivagant_6523]

These are the underrated comments I need.

[@yeahitsleilani]

😂😂

[@cheflagoo460]

The funniest thing is that they’ll never know

[@dann9238]

😂💀

[@nightofni5783]

Lmao

[@papascrumpeeh]

Bruh lmfaoooo

[@borisjohnson473]

... I'm stupid what's the joke here...?

[@nightofni5783]

@@borisjohnson473 the amish don't have technology so they won't be able to see this video

[@munumoo]

I love that Weird Al is respectfully funny about things he sings about. Wholesome stuff.

[@papazepp1279]

I'm gonna put it here because i don't have anywhere else to write it. I had a dream yesterday about a trial where Weird Al was playing a serial killer, and he was detailing his crimes as a musical bit

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

Definite Weird Al monent

[@Alexaq268]

Realistic

[@Alexaq268]

I had a dream that Weird Al Yankovic was getting an award for his acting as Steve Urkel. He is not the actor of Steve Urkel.

[@EnderSnailz]

He would totally do that

[@cooldrinkofwaterr]

The Milwaukee Musician

[@JackT13]

0% sex 0% guns 0% swear words 50% discount on quilts

[@SkullKid962]

Exactly what every song needs

[@joshuabuchmiller5921]

Thats so funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sandeepbasra4877]

5%

[@justinaccurate347]

its in your walls

[@_Gam3r]

51% black hat

[@wileycoyote6037]

The greatest tragedy is that Amish people probably won't ever hear this...

[@einstien1925]

Wait I got go bother my Amish friend now

[@owenscringeychanneloof9367]

I used to live in northern Indiana, aka Amish Land. Amish people still go to the same schools, so the kids with phones showed them this. They thought it was hilarious

[@kayleighwyatt8737]

@@owenscringeychanneloof9367 Just made my day!

[@swanny1878]

"Problably"

[@Dreadballoon]

Wiley Coyote I have thrown a bluetooth speaker playing this at full volume for 10 hours at a Amish village. I hid they laughed their asses off.

[@kennymcormick607]

Director: How much sweat do you want on your face Werid Al? Werid Al: Yes

[@moses3418]

His face progressively gets more and more sweaty as the song continues 😂😂😂

[@fhuber7507]

I have actually sweated like that... 115 F in the shade, 95% humidity will do that to you.

[@My_name_is_jeff32]

My mom drives amish around, and i told her to show them this, and she said that they thought it was hilarious 😂😂

[@boomstick7506]

My grandfather 80 lets them use his fields in exchange for free maple syrup.

[@schislet]

gotta have a sense of humor to live like that

[@homeschoolhd596]

“But I’ve got a cool hat” It’s hard to argue with his assessment

[@thedude10171984]

I work in retail. Everytime I hear that lyric I raise my hat😂

[@omogHL]

Part of me wishes people would just start wearing old timey hats in public, can’t wait to go to Walmart and see Uncle Pennybags in a top hat

[@hadibajeet1721]

indeed

[@crocowithaglocko5876]

That would be epic

[@palblue]

He looks good in black ngl

[@chaosinsurgency884]

Ironically, the Amish will never know this masterpiece exists.

[@Andre-0207]

How is the SCP universe involved now. Please tell me it is related to a certain video of 049 escaping with gangsta paradise music ( Source for those that dont know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX_Wn5ycobilfKM )

[@retardedfish8109]

Best comment

[@littygamer9008]

I'm Amish...

[@chaosinsurgency884]

@@Andre-0207 We are here for this memetic agent I wish we could have more replies, I miss the argument that started here😆

[@evemiller9219]

Haha trust me, we know this song because everyone meeting an Amish for first time sings it to us

[@SuperCapsfan101]

Who's still watching in 2024? Never gets old! Fool!

[@adrianazapata8144]

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[@Lerume]

Reeaaal

[@FluffyPyromaniac]

Same here

[@karlfreeman5046]

Yea

[@ep11_x]

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[@some_dumb_nerd]

“We gonna party like it’s 1699!”

[@oliviamontemayer7089]

I’m seriously confused where the 22k people who disliked this came from. It certainly isn’t the Amish.

[@tupack361]

nice one. Made me chuckle

[@james_greater5339]

maybe it is????

[@ceptemzorpus]

@@cnwproductions why specifically that one generation that constantly gets shit on?

[@lesliesantiago9936]

@@cnwproductions most millennials are college students/ paying off student loan debts. Stop giving all this hate to millennials.

[@aniverse5050]

@@lesliesantiago9936 Their annoying tho

[@vanmoody]

For all you Amish who are offended by this video, you're not supposed to be looking at a computer. Get back to work.

[@jellybrainnerd2795]

UNDERRATED COMMENT DETECTED

[@noobz102]

*we got em’*

[@jellybrainnerd2795]

TheNoobzArmyBW *oof*

[@deathmachinestar]

@@jellybrainnerd2795 not really

[@jellybrainnerd2795]

Daniel Picnic Handsomes U.S. Coast Guard Well not anymore lol I was here when it was at like 4 likes

[@Martin_from_SC]

I've listened to Weird Al songs so many times in the past 30 years that when the original song comes on the radio it sounds weird to me. Truly a master.

[@loltuestnul8875]

Bruh so real

[@bootziecuppie487]

So true! And you can immediately remember the entire MTV video that went with it!!😂

[@DerekMcRobie-mz9dj]

@@loltuestnul8875 and

[@theoldbag6531]

I usually start singing the weird song over the original, it's like you have to

[@PBclipz]

Weird Al is the original. What are you on?(joke)

[@fortheloveofkpop]

that reverse scene was done in one take, very impressive for an amish man lol

[@declanhuber4250]

"I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art!" This joke flew over my head as a kid

[@2m359]

would you be kind enough to explain it to me as well?

[@declanhuber4250]

@@2m359 Humble means having a realistic and not exaggerated or inflated opinion of yourself. It's like the opposite of egotistical or narcissistic, so him bragging in such a hyperbolic way about being humble and saying he's a million times as humble as someone else is, ironically, very not humble of him

[@2m359]

@@declanhuber4250 haha thank you for explaining to me as well, in such a short time, I thought about the same thing but I am really glad that now I am 100 % what it means.

[@declanhuber4250]

@@2m359 No problem, glad I could help 👍

[@baronvonbeandip]

Bro, when I was a kid, this was bars.

[@richardr5235]

Funny thing is Amish people don`t even know this song exists.

[@scottyd2262]

I was just thinking the same !!

[@ColonizerChan]

Shell m Surprisingly there are some that live that far down. But I feel they’d appreciate this on a phonograph

[@OShakti]

Touché ;)

[@majorvonstroheim7042]

Shell m the Amish where I live ride horses everywhere

[@myasand1340]

Not sure, might he made theatre of it at their yards.;) may it help severals to leave this and other secta and become instead what god nowadays want :/

[@jony6107]

This is so good that it doesn't matter how much you listen to it, it's art. We need more of this, endless amounts

[@sophiet1576]

Weird Al is a genius!!!

[@steveheras7109]

​@sophiet1576 he's doing something right, been doing it for decades, no one else comes close

[@Acid-Blood]

1:12 the newspaper headline : ''Much butter was churned'' LOL

[@spuroncolos394]

you know it's bad when even ezekiel thinks your mind is gone

[@3Ntro_make_it_boom]

Yeah kakoyin

[@prig1557]

@@3Ntro_make_it_boom Did Dr. BRIGHT give you access to SCP-079?

[@3Ntro_make_it_boom]

@@prig1557 well yes but actually no

[@prig1557]

@@3Ntro_make_it_boom Definitely Dr. BRIGHT.

[@lordrathut]

@@3Ntro_make_it_boom which 001 are you? I'm not caught up

[@cneeley201]

Everyone says Amish people would be offended. But really, they'd just smile at us, and turn the other cheek.

[@nergal9668]

Yo but how they gonna see it though?

[@jbreitz87]

Well, that and they're generally wholesome people.

[@amandapanda5087]

Maybe they'd laugh their heads off when we'll be burning in hell tho lol

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

I think they might actually laugh. I think the Amish are actually pretty cool.

[@mateocl7117]

I think they would like it

[@noahklein97]

My grandma was a very old fashioned lady. Grew up in rural Canada herself, and I grew up with her. She loved weird al This song brings back memories!

[@ShotterJ]

The funniest thing is that they’ll never know.

[@isdrevenge8764]

"No cops or traffic lights" That sounds like a gangsta's paradise

[@AManOnline.]

Fax

[@ivn2530]

@@Gionator228 why no weed tho?

[@falcy2889]

@@ivn2530 why weed tho?

[@ivn2530]

@@falcy2889 well its just an agriculture, so amish people should have no problem with it

[@viperclm_sub_pls]

Haha

[@cageybee7221]

you laugh, but when civilization collapses these guys will barely notice.

[@poulsdpoulsd6593]

why you have a stalin pp?

[@cageybee7221]

@@poulsdpoulsd6593 for yo mama

[@_Mark41]

@@cageybee7221 epic

[@heavnnnsent]

Lol .... Very observant of you... Really you should honestly apply for Mensa I bet they let you in

[@cageybee7221]

@@heavnnnsent it's called comedy m8 calm down

[@Galxegn]

Prior to any trial, I ALWAYS play “Bodies.” It’s my war cry song, but now, I find myself playing this. Thank you for making me smile before a really tough day!

[@Skullclamp]

He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life...

[@redheadedmandy]

It took me over ten years to realize that he was *mouthing the words backwards* in that last scene.... skills

[@juanitau2012]

Wait, so does that mean he was walking backwords too? Since everything else was going backwords?

[@frustratid1230]

@@juanitau2012 yep

[@juanitau2012]

@@frustratid1230 Cool. I guess I never noticed that, but I can see now the walking seems a bit off.

[@alotofpain9926]

its mesmerizing to look at

[@Frogg104]

He was?

[@Glisten456]

"Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1699" *proceeds to burn a witch*

[@uzoagu9036]

fell off a chair reading this......

[@zorrodelaspraderas3840]

asdfiuh u almosr choked uuo

[@AndrewTheMandrew531]

Based

[@yeahboi2999]

Ayo chill my dude

[@bruhbruh3280]

1699 nice

[@wolfemane1667]

If you ever get a chance to see Al live I 10/10 recommend. I’m 38 and it’s still the best concert I’ve seen

[@barryrichman2874]

Weird Al is a genius. He deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for the classic. 🎉

[@v1ncecah721]

When the power goes out for 10 minutes.

[@CPWBCSOfficial]

Nooooooo

[@williamckinley]

once mine went out for about 18 hours. 6 am till 12 am.

[@BobRoss-nj9et]

Once mine went out for two days :0

[@williamckinley]

@@BobRoss-nj9et oh shittt

[@imperialist_emperor6257]

@@williamckinley Greetings William

[@spicygrimm5922]

The occasional ‘fool’ after a line is killing me

[@DarkWaterHorizon]

Spicy Grimm it’s killing me but also resurrecting me by how good it is😂

[@asteriskJohn]

FoOl

[@user-iy1wz1tx9f]

😡

[@krompy8221]

yeah its from the original

[@asteriskJohn]

@@krompy8221 It's still funny though

[@elizmorse]

Still listen to this in 2024. Absolutely a master piece 😂

[@I_have_anal_with_animals]

Me too

[@marek4639]

Me too! I also like Eat It and Fat

[@SupernaturalMario64]

@@marek4639I like those two too but I also like wanna be ur lovr and ebay

[@brettlang3678]

Heard you on the kidd Chris show this morning and remembered this absolute jewel of a song exists and had to listen to it lol

[@LazyMasquerade]

100 million people haven't shunned their fancy electricity. Congrats on this milestone, Al!

[@hugo4it]

hello person with scary videos

[@ofifyy7021]

didn't expect to see you here

[@snoopdoggthecertifiedg6777]

And 100 people have liked your comment! Congrats bro

[@WatercraftGames]

wow a verified comment!

[@moneyman1995100]

Yo!

[@ChrisKogos]

It's insane how Al had to memorize the lyrics backwards at 2:50 to 3:07 so the lip syncing would match up.

[@matthewsatthewsssss4115]

Wow never knew that thanks for sharing

[@nukingthisacc.eventually1939]

O hecc It chris

[@Wombattlr]

Chris Kogos Oh, hi Chris! Never thought that I would see you here!

[@flappy7373]

And no screen clipping or jump cuts.. he did the whole thing successfully! Talent!!

[@Walpurgis117]

If you think that's impressive, watch Coldplay's 'The Scientist'. Chris Martin does that for the entire song.

[@angelbrahh]

This gotta be one of his hardest tracks 😂 Thankful I got to listen to stuff like this growing up! ❤

[@joshuascholar3220]

I love the smile when he ended (started) the backwards singing at the end of the video.

[@WastedTalent-]

A friend of mine move to Amish country in PA. I visited for the first time and met her Amish neighbors, Levi and Rachel. They were really cool. They came over to watch me tattoo someone because they were curious. I also played them this video. They absolutely loved it. They pointed out that Menonites can use electronics, but more fundamental sects can't.

[@SniveReal]

Cool

[@limbelin]

@@SniveReal He said cool Beavis! ahah hah!

[@wojtektaracinski7977]

Not sure how true it is, but from what I've heard, it's less about electricity and technology itself, and more about not interrupting their way of life? Like using computer to do calculations is perfectly fine since it doesn't change things in any fundamental way (also, apparently they're pretty big on solar power and such, so... )

[@duncanaleman3091]

Amish and Mennonites are actually not the same .... they all belong to the Anabaptists; however, most of the Anabaptist groups would get quite insulted if anyone said that they were branches of each other. Some different groups are the Old order Amish, New order Amish, Mennonites, German Baptists, Beachy, Beachy Amish(yes there is a difference), Schwartzendruber Amish, Charity(or so they used to be called... they changed their name), and many others. Mennonites are the ones I am the most familiar with. Everything depends on the location of the church because rules vary by congregation. Rules can be as strict as "Dresses must be hemmed at 9 inches from the floor" (Yes that is a real rule ...... I don't know why), and "Men are not allowed to wear shirts with print of any kind". Some rules make no sense and are only accepted because they were passed down from previous generations. All Anabaptist groups can tell each other apart by observing the slight differences in the way the women dress. Colors and designs of coverings and dress patterns vary by which group the members belong to. Even the slightest difference in detail would identify someone as a part of a different group.

[@Jaydens_Games]

Fun fact im ex amish i come from the old order amish

[@thalosinvictus9817]

So, most of my living relatives are Amish. A couple years ago I was visited by 3 of my cousins during rumspringa. I showed this video to them and they thought it was the funniest thing they have ever seen. They made me buy them a "How am I driving" bumper sticker the next day and when they went home they stuck it on my great uncles buggy. I got a letter from them a few months later. Great uncle John thought that was the funniest thing. Don't think for a second that the Amish don't have a sense of humor. Admire the amish for faithfully sticking to their beliefs. Very few of us do. Had lots of fun that week. Love you, Jacob, Isaiah and John.

[@sirsnausages2164]

I love this story. I wish you and your family well.

[@Skids113]

That’s funny as shit dude, you got a family with a sense of humour.

[@chispydoot5371]

Ahah! Pretty funny family you got there :)

[@motojunkie8348]

I grew up in Ohio around a bunch of Amish and I've seen buggies with neon lights inside and out and even a few that had systems installed.

[@RPDBY]

Sticking to your beliefs which contradict facts is a bad thing and nothing to be proud of. That said, I don't think people who do that are necessarily bad

[@jett5066]

This guy was way ahead of his time he was making memes 14 years ago

[@sophiet1576]

Al released this video in 1996, 28 years ago. Al's been releasing amazing songs and videos since 1979.

[@jett5066]

@@sophiet1576 oh

[@trickster2060]

I stumbled on this in my feed, haven't heard it in years and still brings back memories, I grew up just west of Lancaster so seeing the Amish was common for many years. Quite a feat reaching 147 million views.

[@lolcerditorock]

Can we appreciate the fact that at 2:52 he literally sings backwards to make the shot work?

[@Wusyuwu]

Yes

[@zabracs4104]

Yes

[@calebprovencher7727]

Look up Rhett and Link's "My Favorite Pillow". The ENTIRE song is sung in reverse so they could do the effects

[@robloxtriothecommenter6639]

Same

[@Macndcheese]

What a chad

[@Incompetences]

Anthony Padilla just did an interview with ex-Amish people and the fact that they're not only aware of this song BUT they also found it accurate and hilarious makes me happy! Good job on the accuracy, Weird Al!

[@ryomahoffman6803]

I came here from that video

[@anelmavega8352]

I've just watched that interview and came to watch this video again XD

[@Enby_boi]

Lol me too btw did anyone get shocked at how Emma ran away?

[@Kommentarian]

Can anyone link the video?

[@sydssolanumsamsys]

link, anybody?

[@fusionmonk3y]

The Amish actually built my house it is sad that they may not hear this masterpiece.

[@Daboyz-bx6mi]

My dad played this in the car like 10 years ago. I didn’t understand how much of a masterpiece it was though.

[@rebelappliance771]

You can’t deny that “it’s hard work and sacrifice living in an Amish paradise” goes hard as a song line.

[@MedicplayingCSGO]

I was born Amish, and it was hard work. Very long work days.

[@potatogd3186]

@@MedicplayingCSGO what is amish

[@genericmeat]

@@potatogd3186 watch the video lol

[@thePrincessv]

@@MedicplayingCSGO how do you have a phone

[@majintar13]

@@thePrincessvrompspringer

[@realkingofantarctica]

I only just realised that Jebediah is feeding the chickens pizza.

[@tinaglassgow4961]

Your picture makes the all the more beautiful

[@Alucard45000]

So it only took 21 years XD

[@kaisercat7720]

They actually can eat pizza so it's not that bad of an idea. Chickens are a good way to get rid of leftovers.

[@jmoa5634]

@@kaisercat7720 Chickens will eat anything, up to and including each other

[@kaisercat7720]

@@jmoa5634 Can confirm. They will happily eat their own eggs and leftover chicken if you give it to them.

[@joeyblakeney2813]

Oh man, I forgot how absolutely brilliant this is. 2024, and it's as funny and well written as ever.

[@stanleyyelnats9159]

i have to mention how awesome the reverse shot was. flippin perfect

[@anthonyshahbazian]

I love how progressively he just gets sweatier and sweatier in those side profile shots until he gets drenched 😂😂

[@ac7030]

Anyone who hasn't seen the original must go watch it. Only then will they truly appreciate the part mentioned above.

[@anthonyshahbazian]

@@ac7030 yea lol. That’s why I said it.

[@bcchiriac4512]

That's me especially when I'm just trying to do simple tasks and especially working out!

[@astrangerhere]

i always found that part hysterical as well, by the last scene of that he's absolutely drenched lol

[@lordybelance3410]

Me too

[@TexocideT]

You know you're a legend when Weird Al parodies your song. RIP Coolio

[@Lakr101]

Yes Coolio = Legend, but you really can't say the same for wannabees like Iggy Azalea..cuz the difference is Weird Al fixed her song

[@yarly3180]

This has 5 times the view count of the original version...

[@beenings213]

@@yarly3180 are you seeing the same video i am? The original version has 1b views

[@msgfrmdaactionman3000]

Coolio didn't want Al to do the song, lol.

[@yarly3180]

@@beenings213 Oops you're right, I was looking for Gangster's Paradise instead of Gangsta's Paradise 😆

[@squangan]

I live in a rural area with lots of Amish and Mennonites but the ones here do use electricity and some modern items. Funny thing is they have bumper stickers on their carts that say “Straight Outta Amishville.” It always brings a smile when I see them.

[@darciebahr7794]

This is the first weird al song I ever heard. I was in my friend's car and played the song and I have been a fan ever since.

[@darciebahr7794]

He played it not me

[@gdragon521]

Calling amish children "Amlettes" is the best thing I've ever heard.

[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

Same

[@kakyiondonut6084]

*smae

[@athellmeuz2049]

saem

[@Mugiwara2186]

His jokes are always eggselent

[@guerinchino]

sæm

[@loudube5715]

Amish people can’t dislike this because they don’t use technology

[@leoisanerd]

Yet it has 15k dislikes😂

[@kiwuuspurr1927]

@@leoisanerd But they're not amish people :/

[@TheFIoridaMan]

Most amish actually have a good sense of humor about this kinda stuff

[@loudube5715]

@The Florida Man yeah thats because all amish people are nice 😂

[@anthonydemonssillerrunb4me118]

@@loudube5715 umm they do drive trucks I think they have a grasp on these things but they love smashing the shit out of copy machines and factsmachines with sledge hammers

[@ThePatente]

Well. I'm just a french speaking Canadian. But. That's awesome.... Love this man. The Backward part is just pure genius...

[@dina81]

I died @ his exaggeration of the guy dripping sweat 😂😂😂

[@drdrew816]

"He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of living" - Homer Simpson

[@arandomstartreknerd7261]

Welp, guess my mom's tired of living...

[@DetoNaGamerscom]

@@arandomstartreknerd7261 So do her a favor and...

[@GDR007]

@@DetoNaGamerscom XD

[@sweetlips2667]

Holy shit andrew

[@FuckFistingAss7osuFF7osu]

Lol

[@jaytheartman610]

Parents explaining what their childhood was like without internet

[@nasirpathan4569]

You survived a punch from your grandson because of him bruh

[@hypnoskales7069]

You almost died on an escalator bruh

[@lucidhighway4403]

@Shacks P Whaaa?

[@yeezysteezy4212]

Joseph I thought you hated the Japanese. When you dated a Japanese woman but... we can never forget that you created the jojo with the best hair!

[@jaytheartman610]

@@yeezysteezy4212 of course

[@David-nf7no]

They are actually living the best life.

[@Hudfilmsproductions]

Man weird Al is exactly what I turn to to bring the joy back to my day

[@timlamb6073]

To this day I’m still impressed on how Weird Al had to sing backwards and walk backwards for that final chorus.

[@coolcattle5221]

The singing was over lapped but yeah it's cool af

[@kek8695]

@@coolcattle5221 What?

[@travisfinucane]

@@coolcattle5221 He lipsynced backward, obviously they didn't reverse the audio of him actually singing backward.

[@timlamb6073]

Travis Finucane of course he lipsynced for the video. He still had to memorize listening to it backwards.

[@mrdeleted]

He actually sang it backwards too while I'm not sure if it was recorded and re-added later, he said he sang it backwards to add it to the video.

[@quartercrow3464]

Amish people have a tradition called "rumspringa" which is where their parents urge them to join normal society for a while so that they can make a conscious decision to join the Amish way of life when they're done. So chances are, this video was probably the first thing someone showed an amish teen from the 90s onward.

[@massivecowbreakout7555]

That’s good that the parents aren’t forcing them

[@placeholdername3123]

Thats a fun fact

[@Beanpolr]

@John Smith nothing against them but Amish people live around the same amount of years we do

[@thuglife7812]

Shit i can tell u wer there😆

[@oppressormk2op547]

@John Smith and full of incest but aight

[@Dystoniacgaming]

When ever I visit the Amish this song keeps playing in my head.

[@BarryBBensonwastaken]

Mom played this over and over when I was 9 years old. It was the most beautiful sound I’d ever heard and I would ask her to play it again every time we were on the road. She passed away last year while I was living in Thailand and when I came back to pack her things and have her car detailed, this randomly came on through her CD player while I was in reminiscence of her. She was such a beautiful woman. Rest In Peace momma. Will see you again one day...

[@KTSpeedruns]

Al’s Advisor: “Aren’t you afraid of backlash?” Al: “From whom?” Al’s Advisor’s: “The Amish Community.” Al: “If they ever get internet, I will.”

[@kausamsalam8543]

Reiden Lightman More suicides happen from common people who mock others’ lifestyle -didn’t laugh one second at the idiot satire. Technology misused -tool of the Devils

[@italianstallion5614]

Kausam Salam no one asked about your stupid sayings

[@caydenlaffey2019]

Kausam Salam This isn’t meant to harass the Amish community. Do some research.

[@rjonboy7608]

What?! Don't the amish seem like a bunch of fun loving guys that can take a joke? 😋

[@allenstephens3439]

Sweet

[@jk.2464]

I see people making jokes about this but its actually one of the best parodies ive ever heard from the lyrics he actually put time into to the costumes and scenes its not a quick parody its well put together and quite simply said, a masterpiece

[@_andre_the_dev_610]

what about hispanic paradise?And old town juan.Those are funny.

[@sarahreynolds1870]

That's what sets Weird Al apart, dude is a PROFESSIONAL.

[@Daemon__Sultan]

I'm just surprised that no one is talking about how Mrs Brady is in this.

[@thareqprimaharianto8725]

The chorus actually better than the Gangsta's

[@KennyMcCormick99]

Did he really pull a Buster Keaton at 2:05??

[@TheOnePikGuy]

I love this song so much I remember hearing it on the radio and loving it

[@nobodynothing9950]

Is that the Brady Bunch mom in the video??? lol! Weird Al is the OG!!!

[@mansonthorne3486]

I worked at a bowling alley a few years ago and every weekend we would have “rock n bowl”-lights off, music, strobe lights, that kind of thing. We would always have groups of Amish people come in and play a few games and so many of them would request this song. They all loved it.

[@zsin128]

amish paradise indeed

[@canonator176tech7]

Wow, literraly plot of King Pin tho right?

[@gizmo2006]

Good for u

[@azrael923]

Are you sure they were not Mennonite because there is a big difference when it comes to there choices of life style

[@lavamo3363]

How did they hear it?

[@TheRevivist]

This parody aged like fine wine.

[@stav..]

Facts

[@FPs_transport_vids]

Yes

[@frostbite7553]

underated comment

[@Thenumber21]

Haha

[@aristocat3012]

@Tornike Tvalchrelidze I, too, am a grammar *Nazi*

[@CBeard849]

That was Hilarious!! Was that Florence Henderson?? I noticed the "Gilligan's Island" tribute.....did you...?? Al is cutting edge comedy

[@dennisstrimback6093]

I've been VERY "lucky" to see so many singers & bands in my life (55yr). Elvis 3 times. Van Halen in "76 at the "Goldenwest Ballroom" in So Cal. Bowie, The WHO, Zeppelin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, in Huntington Beach, Aerosmith & RUSH a "FEW" times. Plus, more, but it was the 70s\80s! >>>> The best "Showmen" of them all, were Elvis & "Weird Al". Seen Al at the Colorado state fair about 14years ago (or more). As Elvis did all the popular songs, so did Al, but in costume & went into the audience. It was awesome. Love the man!!!!!! ALL ABOUT THE PENTIUMS Baby!!!!!!!!

[@yuyubae547]

Everyone has to realize,this guy is now 60 years old...

[@sophiet1576]

Al's concerts are the best. He hasn't changed a bit, his energy level is off the charts. He sang this when I saw him last summer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joWuoJtqh7KqY6s Unfortunately he had to cancel this years concert because of covid.

[@cerving20]

no way......

[@MUDTG168]

Bruh

[@clintbrew]

And he voiced milo murphy in milo murphy's law for disney

[@galaxypedestalfan]

Wrong. Weird Al doesn’t age.

[@skyraider87]

The original publisher of "Gangsta's Paradise" was actually mad at Alfred Yankovic for this one until he listened to it. He thought it was absolutely hilarious.

[@skyraider87]

@Comic Sans thanks, I couldn't remember. I don't listen to that kind of music.

[@Eire0849]

Coolio was pissed!!!

[@escapefr0mslender]

@@Eire0849 ikr!

[@tonedeaftalent]

If memory serves me correct, coolio is the only artist to not give Al his permission to parody his song. (He’s legally allowed to parody the songs without permission but always asks out of respect. Several sera have said it’s a huge compliment that he wants to parody them.) but I’ve gotta say, this is probably better known then “gangsta’s paradise.

[@nikosfilipino]

@@tonedeaftalent I thought Prince and Yankovich were known to have crazy beef over that same issue

[@SzaltTF]

"Amish paradise" this is a genuine gem

[@THE_DOOMSLAYER0]

*goes over to the Amish and starts planting speakers all over their fields and then plays this at full volume*

[@prod.by3am135]

The fact that an amish person will never see this is so fuckin funny

[@Rxge_on_twixch]

Right

[@Plantdeviser17648]

Left

[@DeLiriuMfk]

Not true. Amish Teens Venture into Modern Vices When Amish children turn 16, the rules change. They're encouraged to experiment and explore. The idea is that teens will come back to the church after tasting the modern world.

[@gamegator1048]

@@DeLiriuMfk What happens when they don't come back? Do they like baptize the electronics off him, lmao

[@Dr.Kornelius]

@@gamegator1048 lobotomy it is

[@richard7199]

I’ve played this for Amish people several times. They love it. Only one disliked it, but he openly stated it was due to the “lost my mind” bit.

[@jmiquelmb]

I feel kinda sad some people can feel "losing your mind" to be an offensive expression. Man puritanism is a hell of a thing

[@richard7199]

@Salafi-Jihadi Palestinian Where I live is mostly farmland, small town. Down the road we have several Amish families and they come over sometimes to bring us pies and other foods in exchange for stuff like sugar and stuff we just buy from the store. I told them that a comedian made a song about them and most were open-minded about it. We’re friends I’d say. I give them rides to the store (would take hours on their buggy), they give us homemade goods and food. They pray for my parents (cancer) and my dad blows their driveway in the winter. Good relationship. Years ago I showed them this to get their opinion on it. Simple really. Most laughed, acknowledging their own hard work and we talked about sacrifices they make for the sake of their religion. A lot of Amish people are no different than you and I, they just don’t want to use technology and their faith demands a “Spartan” (barebones) lifestyle. No frills, no fluff. Most don’t even use rubber on their wooden wheels or plows, they deem it unnecessary lol

[@zorken123]

A man who can't laugh at himself is no man.

[@gunsevenwhillans420]

@@zorken123 So 90% of twitter are not humans?

[@richard7199]

@@gunsevenwhillans420 Nope.

[@RetroGaming_07]

Al is one of the best at parody songs hands down. This is a classic.

[@somerandumguy]

i never realized this before, but this is something i needed in my life

[@Smokeboats]

The virgin gangsta vs the chad Amish

[@abbycollins]

Vs the Chad Sonic

[@karlinajansone8395]

brilliant, one should develop this

[@gertraba4484]

MRS BRady is the amish chick

[@Geedis287]

Abby Collins *virgin sonic

[@GetterBane]

@@abbycollins *Virgin Sonic

[@loganmunroe8011]

The only rapper Eminem was afraid to diss on Kamikaze

[@TheDayGhost]

SuperDarkness400 you know what I'm saying?

[@nathanexplosion2803]

Kamikaze was garbage

[@SwaGaDellic247]

You win best comment of the month

[@hihello6166]

Omg 666 likes lmao

[@EL1TE10]

I think thats a hate crime 💀

[@tommysonnier9848]

I have never listened to the original but I have heard this several times. Go Brady Bunch mom!

[@coolie4u]

As a straight man I still have to say I love you Weird Al, your music and productions are absolutely amazing ❤

[@McconneIIRet]

Fun fact: At 2:04 when the house framing fell on Yankovic, it was actually heavy enough to kill him but the producer hired a physicist to ensure it fell at the perfect angle.

[@luukdevoogd1071]

Really shows how dangerous it was since it's quite simple to calculate that. They really had to make sure.

[@visraider3992]

Mccool?!?

[@cxiliapersono]

@@luukdevoogd1071 think about the other things that might fail: the frame could have slided

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

I thought it was Cardboard.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

That was a famous stunt done by Buster Keaton in silent films, and unless you were there you can't be sure, even then someone might have just been saying that.

[@TheBigLime69]

This song was so popular they made a Parody Called Gangster's Paradise

[@cassandrahorrobin247]

Ian Graham, Lime's Pokémon on KZbin!! Wow ha soooo funnny (not)

[@harleysauditoryfocus9929]

This was better though ngl.

[@zoop3263]

@@cassandrahorrobin247 Edgy.

[@naked_chicken_chanupa]

@@zoop3263 thats not really edgy but ok

[@gifyfish2571]

@@naked_chicken_chanupa its not like there's something called sarcasm

[@chadbennett7873]

I had a very unusual experience ... attended an appearance for Motley Crue at Tower Records on Sunset and Weird Al was another star as part of the event. Not too many people had shown up, so I had the opportunity to talk with him for about a half and hour, and he was really just a nice, somewhat normal guy. Friggin' brilliant, but anything but crazy. I had been over at Tommy Lee's house with a group the night before, where they were recording some songs, so we were supporting them (John Corabi era) so we were focused on them, but Weird Al was quite a fun guy! I wish I had shot a picture with him, but it was pre-iPhone days. Really enjoyed meeting him, and he was so kind.

[@Alexaq268]

Al really made sure it looked as realistic as possible in the reverse part

[@edgymcgee5744]

its so wierd because when i think of gangsters paradise my mind immediately thinks of this

[@HEDGYTTV]

Cole Hudson yea its so weird I don’t know why

[@romank9611]

Gang-Star paradise?

[@emaristandish1157]

Cole Hudson Oh, yeah! Me, too!

[@reedmack7766]

I looked up coolio then this poped up

[@NakiriayameEnjoyer69]

True

[@spencersullivan4392]

He should have won an oscar for his reverse singing and walking. Snubbed imo

[@Haydawg111]

Nah Rhett and link should have because they made a whole song in reverse

[@randomcactus5615]

Yes, that must have been so tough!

[@slayy6253]

@Sir Maus The final scene where he "jumps up" from the hay was actually recorded backwards. If you look closely you'll notice it.

[@wabbit4936]

i would like but since it is on 666 likes i shall leave a comment saying you have my appreciation

[@emoemoji9601]

Yes he definitely should have

[@TheGreyLineMatters]

The Amish playboy got me giggling like crazy. That was fairly hilarious.

[@robinwhetstone]

It says "Plow my field" on the cover, I think. There's so much to look at in this video that it's easy to miss. And is that...Florence Henderson? The mother on the Brady Bunch?

[@giodio6923]

Bro when he is churning butter then the lady comes by he churns faster it's so funny😂😂