Written for Thursday Inspiration #308 –
“Flip the Switch”. Here’s my response.
Tag: Parody
Goo Goo G’Joob
Written for Muse On Monday where David asks us
to write a story based on a fairy tale. Also for
Sue & Gerry’s Weekly Prompts – The One Day Prompt.
Originally written in 2018, I couldn’t resist a repeat;
I hope you enjoy my story of Humpty Dumpty.
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.25.25
Hey! Welcome to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
After 6 months of wild and wacky weirdness,
it’s time to pack up the accordion and hit the road.
“Say, Al! If you could pick one word to describe
these past 6 months, what would it be?“
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.18.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
After 6 months of wild and wacky weirdness,
it’s time to pack up the old accordion and say
“Do widzenia, dziwaki!” (“Goodbye, weirdos!”)
Next week will be my final Weird Al Wednesday.
Thanks for making this so much fun for me!
“Hey, Al! It’s our penultimate post. Whaddya say?”
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.11.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! It’s time once again for a little bit
of polka music. Whaddya say, Al? How about
we treat our weirdos to another polka today?”
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.4.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! We all know how creative and
brilliant you are. Do you think people would
be shocked to know you lost on a TV quiz show
about R&R music? What do you say to that, Al?”
Inspired by the 1960s version of the pre-Alex Trebek TV game show Jeopardy! Al watched as a kid (when it was hosted by Art Fleming, who makes a cameo here), Al parodies the song “Jeopardy” by The Greg Kihn Band. As a losing contestant, Al received a brutal tongue-lashing from announcer Don Pardo before being driven away by real-life Greg Kihn. The ending parodies the original video and is also the first cameo by an original artist in one of Al’s videos. Side note: In a case of life imitating art, Al really lost on Rock & Roll Jeopardy!. But if it’s any consolation, he tore it up on Remote Control.
This is “Jeopardy” by The Greg Kihn Band
LYRICS
Where were you when we needed you
You could not be found
What can I do, oh, I believed in you
You′re running me around
Well, you can take it as a warning
Or take it anyway you like
It’s the lightning, not the thunder
You never know where it′s gonna strike
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Don′t be cute
Don′t be funny now
It’s later than you think
Oh, what′s the use
Save your money now
It’s hanging on the brink
Don′t let go while I’m hanging on
′Cause I’ve been hanging on so long
It’s so hard to be all alone
I know you′re not that strong
Yeah, yeah
Our love′s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Don′t let go while I’m hanging on
′Cause I’ve been hanging on so long
It′s so hard to be all alone
I know you’re not that strong
Yeah, yeah
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love′s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love′s in jeopardy (jeopardy), baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love’s in jeopardy (jeopardy), baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love′s in jeopardy, baby
Writer(s): Steve Wright/Gregory Stanley Kihn
This is “I Lost On Jeopardy!” by Weird Al Yankovic
LYRICS
Oh…
I was there, to match my intellect, on national TV
Against a plumber, and an architect, both with a Ph.D
I was tense, I was nervous
I guess it just wasn’t my night
Art Fleming gave the answers
Oh, but I couldn’t get the questions right-ight-ight
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
Well I knew I was in trouble now
My hope of winning sank
‘Cause I got the Daily Double now
And then my mind went blank
I took Potpourri for one hundred
And then my head started to spin
Well, I’m givin’ up. Don Pardo
Just tell me now what I didn’t win
Yeah, yeah
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
That’s right Al–you lost! And let me tell what you didn’t win: a twenty
Volume set of the Encyclopedia International, a case of Turtle Wax, and a
Year’s supply of Rice-a-Roni, the San Francisco treat. But that’s not all!
You also made yourself look like a jerk in front of millions of people!
And you brought shame and disgrace on your family name for generations to come!
You don’t get to come back tomorrow! You don’t even get a lousy copy of your
Home game! You’re a complete loser!
Don’t know what I was thinkin’ of
I guess I just wasn’t too bright
Well, I sure hope I do better
Next weekend on The Price Is Right-ight-ight
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby…
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Weird Al Yankovic/Steve Wright/Gregory Stanley Kihn
Thanks to all my weirdly wonderful Weird Al Weirdos for joining me this week and every week as we celebrate the weirdness that is Weird Al Yankovic. I wuv you all!
Are you having any fun yet? I sure am! 🤓
And remember what I always like to say …. It’s good to laugh!
That’s all she wrote, kids. See you on the flip side. 😎
NAR©2025
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Weird Al Wednesday – 5.28.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! I hope my readers can take one more
serving of crap rap. Time to face the hard truth:
you’re just a little too white & nerdy for this!”
Is there anything you’d like to add, Al?”
Weird Al Wednesday – 5.7.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! There’s been some talk today about
whether Yoda is transgender … not that there’s
anything wrong with that. Do you think he is?
Weird Al Wednesday – 4.30.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! I heard that Lady Gaga taught you
some of her dance moves. How about showing us?
Weird Al Wednesday -4.23.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! Today we’re doing something a bit
different! We’re featuring only one video by you –
a ‘pastiche’, not a parody. Do you think our
weirdos at home are ready for this?”
Weird Al Wednesday -4.16.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! Did you know Mark Knopfler of Dire
Straits is a big fan of yours? How about that!”
Weird Al Wednesday – 4.9.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! Your Bob Dylan impersonation is
so darn good, I heard Dylan really liked it
a lot. Can you show us his reaction after
watching your parody of his song?”
Weird Al Wednesday – 4.2.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! There are some people who think
you have no business doing a parody of a
rap song. What do you say about that?”
Weird Al Wednesday – 3.26.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic
“Say, Al! Today I want to share something epic
with our weirdos. What do you think about that?”
Weird Al Wednesday – 3.19.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic
“Say, Al! I thought I’d feature you doing a solo
number today and showing off your amazing
vocal chops. What do you think about that?”
Weird Al Wednesday 3.5.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! Someone told me you directed the
music for your recording of ‘Jurassic Park’.
That’s amazing! Can you give us a sample
of your crazy-good conducting skills?”
Weird Al Wednesday 2.26.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic
Say, Al! I think it’s time for another Jacko
parody. What do you say about that?
That’s Just Weird!
This is the final post for 2024, Glyn’s Mixed Music Bag – Week 53.
We are asked to choose a song by a group or solo artist
whose name begins with the letters X, Y or Z.
Using the letter Y, this is my choice.
The Elephant's Trunk 