Comments on: Viral Video YouTube Moshup in Weezer’s “Pork & Beans” Music Video

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Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:43:25 +0000

[...] Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Did you already see Weezer’s “Pork and Beans” video featuring some of the finest YouTube Internet cliches? I kinda like the irony of singing about being content with yourself but showcasing desperate viral clips:http://willvideoforfood.com/2008/05/2… [...]

By: Peter Coffin

Peter Coffin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:40:14 +0000

I did a parody for this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RV-nrUHtlfc

Zack Scott is in it.

By: Candy

Candy — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:01:07 +0000

Sorry this comment comes late, as I’m catching up.

I think Weezer seems genuine in their intent to interact, and in making a music video it would be hard to be more current than they were – you have to plan ahead and take the time to shoot and edit. They could have brought it up a bit, but not more than a month or so. Also, the members of Weezer may not be addicts – they might be the casual watchers, and perhaps this is their experience. Who are we to take that away from them?

Also, my interpretation of the “I don’t give a hoot” line mixed with the appearance of the web-lebrities was that all these people have tasted that bit of fame, been hated on, and now have the understanding that they need to just do things for themselves and not care about what other people say. It’s an affirmation of their self-worth, put in the direction of haters, in a way. Perhaps this also ties into the references being a bit behind – those just tasting the “success” haven’t had the time to process that and make a decision about it.

My basic interpretation of the song would be:
There’s external pressure,
but I need to be myself.
I could sell out and try to be the most popular,
but I just need to be myself (x2).

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:47:00 +0000

Finally got a chance to watch the video. I really like Weezer, and I love this song. Having said that, I agree with JimmerSD that all the YT references are a bit out-of-date. But, were I not a YT addict and only a casual watcher, I probably would find it funnier than I do. Still like it though.

I also agree with jischinger about Oprah, the Stones and Madonna; they used YT for their own purposes, while I think Weezer really wants to be involved in the community.

By: jischinger

jischinger — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:46:42 +0000

fallofautumndistro made the point [click], but weezer has an audience outside of youtube who probably didn’t see the internet people video (on my top 5 list this year). anyone reading this blog is at least 3 to 6 months ahead of the curve on a range of topics. Still, have to applaud Weezer for getting involved in the community, unlike the saccharine promotional love um and leave um videos from Oprah, Madonna and the Stones.

Hey Oprah is in my spell checker! how come Google isn’t?

By: JimmerSD

JimmerSD — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:04:26 +0000

The only problem I have with the Weezer video is that it’s already out of date. Chris Crocker? The Dramatic Gopher? These Web-lebritys are already past their 15mins.

This audience? No. Rather the casual Web surfer. The viral groupies.

By: jiashinger

jiashinger — Mon, 26 May 2008 05:35:12 +0000

I think it’s dandy Weezer is participating on you tube, even though they remind me a little of TMBG and FOW, but that’s ok. Maybe, since they seem to have the wherewithal, they’ll start promoting some of youtube’s hidden talent on their channel and I hope they really don’t eat pork and beans. I bet they eat bean sprouts and tofu maybe a little kombu on the side.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:04:29 +0000

I love Weezer and their new song. Big Weezer fan. Haven’t had time yet to watch the video. I have been on the road the past couple of days and now am watching “There Will Be Blood”; strange movie. Not sure if I like it or not. Will watch the vid tomorrow, but just had to stop by for my daily dose of Nalts’ blog.

By: Reubnick

Reubnick — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:20:15 +0000

If anybody wanted to know, I already posted the “Why isn’t nalts in this video?” comment yesterday.

By: Zack Scott

Zack Scott — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:11:05 +0000

Weezer rocks! =w=