It looked to me like Al's joy was being sucked out of his soul just by listening to and watching the video to that song he was reacting to and I am guessing that's what you meant.
The fact that he had to say something, so he followed the rule that "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" in this case, instead of cracking a joke on it, spoke volumes. Never was anything more damned by faint praise.
A few seconds into the video I knew what he was up to…. That didn’t stop me from laughing the entire time!!! Mr Yankovic, you are a genius and an American treasure!
@@JonathanSchattke ...no. The whole point of the video was that "reaction" videos usually have crazy over-the-top reactions, and therefore it was funny that this one didn't.
Only Weird Al could make me sit through an entire song I've never heard, laughing like an idiot at his (mostly lack of) expressions. I love him, I swear.
I mean, with the advent of music parodies that are prevalent on the internet, he’s arguably a cornerstone of modern humor, alongside Monty Python and Andy Kaufman
@@stevepatrickjarvis And there's always some whiner to complain that somebody fondly remembered another Weird Al reference. Thanks for being that whiner. Your service is valued.
Al, your face was the only peace we had to endure the violent tempest that was this song. Now I realize that anything is possible with Weird Al Yankovic's face to look upon.
I'm 50. My first-ever album was Dare to Be Stupid, and I've been a fan ever since. He was my daughter's first concert, we've seen him six times, and he just keeps getting better and better. I too hope to shake his hand (and maybe hug him) one day. 🤗
The fact that I spent 4:55 watching Weird Al stone faced the whole time and lose my shit laughing when he says yeah it's pretty good shows how much of a genius this man is.
Al wasn't 'eloquent' because for this specific satire, he chose not to. This was a first that I've seen just facial expressions, no words. It was his way of a new take on humor. Why waste pro and conning a flop?
You should check out when Weird Al was a guest on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast. You can really tell that game hasn’t really gone to his head. He is very down to earth.
This is hilarious, but also possibly telling as to why Al hasn't released much new music since Mandatory Fun. Maybe after all these years he's fed up with where music has gone.
Weird Al could post literally anything and I’d watch it immediately Edit: just finished the video, it was just Al staring at a computer for 4 minutes. Also hearing him say “Like and smash that subscribe button” was incredibly bizarre
You forget that we were there for the very beginning of the computer age. All of the things we wished computers could be and do have come to be in the past 35 years. Most of us are very current on tech and the internet thanks to you younger folks and sites like UA-cam.
Even though you stared blankly at a screen for 4 minutes straight, it still made me happy. Honestly, I think anything you did would make me happy. You inspire me so much Al. I love and live for your music, I listen to it everyday. You are the best and I hope you know that. 💕
He helped me through the toughest times in school. I really hope to meet him one day. I saw in a documentary how he had it in school. How people thought he was weird so he took the title and ran with it. I was made fun of, pushed around and talked down to because of my Autism. I've been misunderstood, ignored and poked at. Still, now in my 30's I listen to Weird Al. His morals, lessons and relatability to me echoes throughout time and still rings true to this day. Thank you, Weird Al Yankovic for not only getting me through school but getting me through life and my worst melt downs.
This is a guy that brought me from dark places listening to his music. Really don't know why but after getting a cd of his, it stayed glued to my ear. I love his songs
I mean he did say it was "pretty good" at the end. Granted, he could have said that regardless of his actual feelings on the song, but I don't think the point of this video was to call it boring (even though I think it is a boring song).
Impressive that he sat through the whole thing, I would have turned it off after 15 seconds. Weird Al watching paint dry is far better than Anything Drake has ever done.
I can almost hear Al thinking, "I wonder how long I can get them to watch me stare at my laptop with absolutely no expression." This is prime Weird Al, a react video with no reaction. Thanks, Al. XD
The reaction from your eyes and blinking said more than the video possibly could. You are truly an inspiration Weird Al and I have to thank you for your contributions to being funny.
This is where the magic happens. I'm sure Mr. Yankovik created his next hit in exactly these four minutes while pretending to be entranced by a Drake video.
Bro you are a music God anything you do turns to gold I love it I've been listening to you since 1980s or might be farther back lol I have all your tapes and cds
Weird Al is the grandpa who understands Internet humour better than anyone else
It's more like Weird Al is the base language that all internet humor is derived from.
cuz he helped invent it?
understand? heck he invented half of it lol
Weird Al IS the internet.
The fact that comments went from uncle to grandpa is lowkey sad lol
Easily the most authentic and genuine reaction you'll see from someone
ofc it's gonna be authentic and genuine it's alyankovic
i hope you dont get top comment you are just everywhere
Dude you be watching UA-cam all the time lol good stuff
react harder >:((((
ну, как говорится, Сасагерююю....
I really like the part where Weird Al blinked that one time. The remoistening of his eyes really spoke to me on a personal level.
Yeah 😂
lol
same tbh
Relatable.
This comment killed me cus I happened to read it as it happened on his video the timing was perfect 🤣
No joke, some reaction channels actually do this.
Wassup Mr.Beast. Massive fan of your channel.
@@babyvroh365 lmao
@@babyvroh365 recheck that name buddy
hi mr breast!!!!😍😍
Wassup Mr. _BEAT._ I'm a massive fan of your channel.
(Really I am! You're channel is entertaining, thought provoking, & even educational!)
i've never seen a live recording of a man's joy being sucked out of his soul up until this moment
I turned the volume to zero because I couldn’t take it anymore
It looked to me like Al's joy was being sucked out of his soul just by listening to and watching the video to that song he was reacting to and I am guessing that's what you meant.
Yeah this modern pop shitz are pure vomit
😂😂😂these comments were my thoughts exactly. Every comment 😂 I'm dead
It is worse than a LiveLeak video
He just looks like he's waiting for it to actually start the whole time, as if the the whole thing was just a warm-up or opening to a real song.
So are we. So are we. 😐😐😐😐😐
He was probably waiting for the 'skip' button to show up so he could start the actual video.
Bruh, you'll be waiting a long time for Drake to release a real song
LOL
Lmao
The fact that he had to say something, so he followed the rule that "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" in this case, instead of cracking a joke on it, spoke volumes. Never was anything more damned by faint praise.
It's like walking out at the end of a bad movie
You're like:
It was OKAY.
I like to think he was viewing the leak.
Al doesn’t post often, but when he does it’s an absolute shitpost and I love it
but when I do...
This guy could breathe and the internet would freak out
Lol
Yeah, im about as excited as Al looks. I just don't feel it.
stop swaring
He's evolved.
Now he shall satire the whole of the internet.
Amen to that!
I wanna like this but the comment is cursed
hes already done that hes so powerful!
He’s one of the pioneers of many forms of media entertainment.🤘❤️🇨🇦
**takes notes on how to react vigorously**
Oh hello random verified person
NATO what’s up
NATO!!
are your notes vigorous or reactions vigorous??
NATO!!! 😆💜 You're too much. xDDD Your react videos are great as is, tho, my friend; no need to change a thing. 👌✨☺️
What a genuine reaction. The way he reacted with each lyric was just perfect and spot on
I really liked his insightful feedback throughout the video. It was maybe a little wordy, but very expressive.
Drake must be so happy that his Favourite Rapper is watching his Music video.
The funny thing is weird AL is way better at it LOL
@@themorningmotivation1345 "And that's a fact"
Only Weird Al could get me to sit through an entire Drake song.
So many times I wanted to change videos... but I was like "its Weird Al, I have to keep on watching." The payoff was well worth it. Lol.
First time ever listening to any song by Drake. It's not bad. Not good either. lol
*SAME!*
I thought it was Right Said Fred
Bruh same.
It is so nice to see an Artist show all of his raw emotions on a video, pouring his soul out for all to see. Truly breath taking.
Did anyone else read the expression as "disappointed in what entertainment has become"?
I'd shrink underneath the weight of expectation in Al's face expression. This guy has seen and done it all.
😂😂😂😂😂
I don't have any friends because they are ashamed of the videos I upload. Are they really that bad, dear qlex
@@AxxLAfriku dude, hush. Don’t pull this on a Weird Al video.
About halfway through I muted the video and just had a nice quiet moment to simply sit with Al. It genuinely made my day better.
Wish I had thought of that!
I felt the need to torture myself in commisseratiin with Weird Al... then I couldn't handle it anymore. I muted, then had Alexa play Right Said Fred.
Yeah, that's much better
🤣
you ok there bro?
Al's Face while he's watching it IS PRICELESS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
A few seconds into the video I knew what he was up to….
That didn’t stop me from laughing the entire time!!!
Mr Yankovic, you are a genius and an American treasure!
I like that his blank stare matched my blank stare watching his blank stare. It was like we were both staring blankly. Then the universe said "Meh."
well, I think he was mostly thinking "how can I mock this" the whole time and coming up with nothing
lol!
@@JonathanSchattke ...no. The whole point of the video was that "reaction" videos usually have crazy over-the-top reactions, and therefore it was funny that this one didn't.
The only man who can make me laugh just by staring at a screen for 4 minutes.
I came to say the same thing! 🤣
Thought I was the only one 😜😂😜😂😜😂😜
He probably had some quality memes playing during this atrocity of a song just to keep a straight face.
Shit, I'm usually on the floor in 4 secs😂
No 5 mins
Only Weird Al could make me sit through an entire song I've never heard, laughing like an idiot at his (mostly lack of) expressions.
I love him, I swear.
Further proof that Weird Al can do anything and everyone is guaranteed to like it.
Just think:Al Yankovic could have wasted his life as an architect. Oh, the humanity.
It would've been a tragedy. Then again, imagine how much cooler all buildings would be if they were designed by Weird Al.
Sarah Lynn?
But we could have had burger town so it wouldn't be a total waste
We cleatly live in the best timeline...
Yeah, but think of that build up.
I would have never heard this song if it weren't for this video... and this video is more impressive than the song.
that song sounds objectively terrible, I do not want to hear it in high quality at any point
"Song"
Ain't that the truth
@@StriderZessei I see what you did there.
@@etsjustme3033 Right Zed Fred
For someone who's from a previous generation than I am, he sure understands modern humour. He really is always ahead of his time.
I mean, with the advent of music parodies that are prevalent on the internet, he’s arguably a cornerstone of modern humor, alongside Monty Python and Andy Kaufman
Possibly the most honest, most genuine "reacts to" video on the net!!
"He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life" - Homer J Simpson
My God that one again. I am not tired of Al but of that comment I am.
@@stevepatrickjarvis I will admit, I share that same feeling with you
@@stevepatrickjarvis Yup yup yup
I’ve never heard it before
@@stevepatrickjarvis
And there's always some whiner to complain that somebody fondly remembered another Weird Al reference. Thanks for being that whiner. Your service is valued.
Never has the phrase "Yeah that was pretty good" been a more brutal diss than in this moment
A Weird Al diss song would be awesome.. Some people feelings would be hurt 😂😂
@@therealityofitall4819 a polka diss song would be fantastic
This Earth was born so that Weird Al could live. Long live, Al.
All he did was stare at the screen for 5 minutes... and I still laughed. That's the power of Weird Al.
Al, your face was the only peace we had to endure the violent tempest that was this song.
Now I realize that anything is possible with Weird Al Yankovic's face to look upon.
🤣 This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Minimalist humour at its best.
Weird Al proving once again, that he is a samurai of subtlety.
The title aged like milk
Weird Al was amazing when I was a kid, now I'm nearly 40, and he's even more amazing.
I feel like in his older stuff he was wierder. But then again, maybe the universe is simply catching up with his wierd genius.
@@productwholeslave2122 the universe is definitely getting more warped and whacky as time goes on
I'm 50. My first-ever album was Dare to Be Stupid, and I've been a fan ever since. He was my daughter's first concert, we've seen him six times, and he just keeps getting better and better. I too hope to shake his hand (and maybe hug him) one day. 🤗
This man only gets smarter as the years go on.
The fact that I spent 4:55 watching Weird Al stone faced the whole time and lose my shit laughing when he says yeah it's pretty good shows how much of a genius this man is.
DON'T FORGET TO SMAAAAASH THAT LIKE BUTTON
@@productwholeslave2122 exactly! That was my favorite part.
or you laugh at everything he does
He's WAAAAAAAAAAAAY ahead of his time. Even today
PRO: Got to stare at Al's beautiful face for an extended period of time.
CON: Had to listen to Drake.
Just mute
That “song” sucked so bad, give me rock or give me death!
#FACTS
"Weird Al" just trolled the whole internet, and it ain't even April Fools.
God, do I love Al's insights. He can just so eloquently break down the pros and cons of Drake's work. A true artist.
You missed typed there, pros are a term for something positive. Drake is the epitome of awful.
Al wasn't 'eloquent' because for this specific satire, he chose not to. This was a first that I've seen just facial expressions, no words. It was his way of a new take on humor. Why waste pro and conning a flop?
👏😂
"Yeah that's pretty good." Thousand words that sounded like four words.
Absolutely!
I was really expecting a horrific scream followed by him throwing his laptop out the window.
That's what I would want to do
"WTF IS THIS"... breaks laptop at end
He looked extremely disappointed for that lol
Why waste a good laptop?
That's exactly what someone trying too hard would do.
There's a new drake video you should watch
Light in his eyes goes out around 0:53
One of the very few famous people that I would actually love to meet and chat with over lunch. Thank you for bringing so much joy to this world Al.
You should check out when Weird Al was a guest on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast. You can really tell that game hasn’t really gone to his head. He is very down to earth.
His look of slight disappointment is flawless
more like soul crushing boredom
He looks like he can cry at any moment.
man, as the video went on, i started laughing more and more, to the point i was laughing so hard i couldnt stop. this is pure gold.
i just watched weird al stare at a computer and listen for bad music for almost 5 minutes and i have no regrets
Thus is the magic of the hover preview on the scrollbar appreciated
Woah! I was not expecting this reaction, and I had no idea Al of all people would feel so strongly about Drake's new hit single!
He was so mesmerized that he didn’t blink the whole time. Hee, hee.
Man, he really did a deep in depth analysis!
the whole video almost transcends reality. al's comments really brought new meaning to the whole experience! true visionary.
I cannot stand the song at all but something about weird al looking so incredibly dead inside while watching it makes it hilarious
This is hilarious, but also possibly telling as to why Al hasn't released much new music since Mandatory Fun. Maybe after all these years he's fed up with where music has gone.
Weird Al could post literally anything and I’d watch it immediately
Edit: just finished the video, it was just Al staring at a computer for 4 minutes. Also hearing him say “Like and smash that subscribe button” was incredibly bizarre
And you did.
Exactly! He's the best, Just look at all that input he had on this song 😂
Don't be a spoilsport
Not bizarre, just weird. 😂
It was a mix of a realistic and genuine reaction to watching a video, and taking a jab at others that make reaction videos.
"He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life." HS
Would like but it’s at 100
@@turntablethomas2584 I understand
@@turntablethomas2584 it was at 132, so i made it 133 and made yours 3. I like the number 3
a round of likes for the house
the amount of disappointment when Al realizes this is what popular music is is incredible
That was painful. Glad Al was there to help.
Can’t believe 60 year old man could understand modern internet so well
Actually he's 61 years old
He actually invented the internet.
@@trespasserswill7052 it wasn't al gore who invented the internet. IT WAS AL YANKOVIC
You forget that we were there for the very beginning of the computer age. All of the things we wished computers could be and do have come to be in the past 35 years. Most of us are very current on tech and the internet thanks to you younger folks and sites like UA-cam.
Even though you stared blankly at a screen for 4 minutes straight, it still made me happy. Honestly, I think anything you did would make me happy. You inspire me so much Al. I love and live for your music, I listen to it everyday. You are the best and I hope you know that. 💕
I couldn't have said that any better!
If you love him so much why don't you marry him, nerd!
He helped me through the toughest times in school. I really hope to meet him one day. I saw in a documentary how he had it in school. How people thought he was weird so he took the title and ran with it. I was made fun of, pushed around and talked down to because of my Autism. I've been misunderstood, ignored and poked at. Still, now in my 30's I listen to Weird Al. His morals, lessons and relatability to me echoes throughout time and still rings true to this day. Thank you, Weird Al Yankovic for not only getting me through school but getting me through life and my worst melt downs.
And I've now listened to my first complete Drake song. Similar reaction to Al's.
I see him and my whole childhood comes into play 😭 I hope knows how much of a treasure he is to us. I love life because of people just like him. 💔
Finally, the true reaction
Now what we need is an infinite regression of people reacting to people reacting to Al reacting to Drake's video.
The Recursive Meh
@@cnkclark
We can do it!
Take my "meh"!
Al reacting to people reacting to Al reacting to their weird Al reaction videos.
@@punkrockllama
That's like a googolplex raised to the power of a googolplex.
THAT'S TOO MUCH GOOGOLPLEX!
This is a guy that brought me from dark places listening to his music. Really don't know why but after getting a cd of his, it stayed glued to my ear. I love his songs
That's so Taco Grande!
You just get me. I knew exactly how this was going to go from the very beginning and it did not disappoint. Comedy gold right here.
This is Al's way of saying it was boring as hell
Drake’s music is garbage. Al’s music is really good
More like his way of saying how stupid reaction videos in general are lol
His way of reacting was very much like how you reacted while watching it [or any other video for that matter]
I mean he did say it was "pretty good" at the end. Granted, he could have said that regardless of his actual feelings on the song, but I don't think the point of this video was to call it boring (even though I think it is a boring song).
@WWEG1WGA underground is where it's at. Booked my ticket to see tech n9ne next month.
Weird Al understands Gen Z humor more than Gen Z.
I can't believe he's 61 years old. He looks like he at his 40s at best!
He's a handsome guy, that's for sure.
Al is the only human that can capture the moment his soul leaves his body on video.
Wow. Someone needs to be contacting Right Said Fred's vast legal team.
they're too sexy for your calls.
@@jamescook5617 nice.
@@jamescook5617 HAHA!
Impressive that he sat through the whole thing, I would have turned it off after 15 seconds. Weird Al watching paint dry is far better than Anything Drake has ever done.
👍😂
Drake’s music sucks. I don’t listen to it, except for this Weird Al video of course
Yes!
Tootsie slide is the only good song he made the others are stright I'm sorry and watch my french sh**
Exactly
I love how Al stops smiling the second the song actually starts.
I love you Weird Al. No reaction at all and then at the end, 'yeah that's pretty good" I fell from my chair laughing.
you sir are a treasure and a joy that this world needs more than ever.
Hello Weird Al. Thanks for making us laugh all these years.
The trolling is incredible. love you Al
I can almost hear Al thinking, "I wonder how long I can get them to watch me stare at my laptop with absolutely no expression."
This is prime Weird Al, a react video with no reaction. Thanks, Al. XD
Can we just appreciate how long he just sat there with a straight face 😂 and in the end it was just "yeah it's pretty good" lmfaooooo
Absolutely, we can. In fact, I think many of us ARE!
When I show my parents a meme and they stare pretending to understand it
The reaction from your eyes and blinking said more than the video possibly could. You are truly an inspiration Weird Al and I have to thank you for your contributions to being funny.
Heh, thanks Al. Loved your riffs on popular music for decades. The deadpan watching the whole time, then the cheese at the end. made me laugh, thanks.
This is where the magic happens. I'm sure Mr. Yankovik created his next hit in exactly these four minutes while pretending to be entranced by a Drake video.
My thoughts exactly. I could almost see the wheels turning.
@@cosmicjourney1111 So could I. That maniac look at the end cemented it into the hearts of many
The legend has returned when we needed him the most
Committed to the part to the very end... it's always made everything Al does authentic
I absolutely Love Alfred. He is legendary and nobody will ever hold a candle to him.
Have you seen some of his videos where there's candles near him? Check the end of Amish Paradise lol.
i like how he got progressively sadder
Love how he has a picture of himself in the background and his name.
Look slightly above the picture
I mean wouldn't you
the title of this video aged either perfectly or terribly
There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe my love for this man.
Had to rewind a few times to catch everything you said. Couldn't agree more, Al.
Al, I appreciate you for taking one for the team.
Bro you are a music God anything you do turns to gold I love it I've been listening to you since 1980s or might be farther back lol I have all your tapes and cds
Now react to the NEW NEW drake video
God bless you, Weird Al. Never change.
I haven't watched and it's already amazing
I watched it and it is amazing
@@jooree7696 I grew up watching weird al music videos as a little girl good times
It’s funny how fast his face changes he goes from slight smile to look of disappointment.
Weird AL!!!! I can’t believe I’m just now finding you on UA-cam..you had a strong hold on my child/teen years …love u!!
I'm not proud of how I reacted to a new Weird Al upload...
There were tears.
That is normal. He has that effect on people.
You are not alone in that. But I'm not not proud.
30 seconds in and poor Al is already bored out of his skull.
he's doing internet humor since the 80s
Probably the most honest reaction video I've ever seen.