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OK, let me start this off by saying that
Weezer is one of my favorite bands and that I haven't stopped listening to their new self-titled "red album" since it came out on Tuesday. It's their best stuff in a long time. So what I'm about to say is more of an observation than an accusation.
Alright, so am I nuts, or is there a striking resemblance (or at least some obvious similarities) between the video for Weezer's new single "Pork and Beans" and the
South Park episode "
Canada on Strike?"
The "Pork and Beans" video is awesome, destined to be a classic right up there with the video they did for "Keep Fishin'" You know, the one where they were the musical guest on
The Muppet Show? The new video features an all-star line up of "Internet stars." Tay Zonday, Chris Crocker, Afro Ninja, the Numa Numa kid, dramatic look gopher... and more.
However, so did that
South Park episode. It's not that they're "the same," but the rather just the same idea. Just seems a bit odd to me, especially since this
interview with the video's director doesn't even mention the
South Park ep as having any influence. Call me crazy, but I find that a little hard to believe. It aired two months ago, well within the time frame that the video would have been shot and I'm sure someone saw it. I've posted them both. What does everyone else think? Blatant rip-off or uncredited homage?
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