Perform This Way

Weird Al Yankovic's Lady Gaga parody - Perform This Way (which almost didn't happen) - has finally been released. All proceeds from the single and video benefit the Human Rights Campaign. Note: is it just me or does Weird Al in drag look an awful lot like Hedda Lettuce??

My favorite part:

I might be wearing Swiss cheese,

or maybe covered with bees.

It doesn't mean I'm crazy,

I perform this way.

Gaga Shoots Down Weird Al's "Perform This Way"

Weird Al Yankovic has created a spoof of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" (called "Perform This Way"), and Mama Monster is NOT amused.

From HuffPo:

On his blog, Yankovic explains that Lady Gaga insisted on hearing the song before giving her blessing, which he claims was unprecedented in his career. Although all profits from the song were to have been donated to the Human Rights Campaign (in a nod to the original song's intention as an "earnest human rights anthem"), Gaga turned down the parody upon hearing it. (While parody artists are protected under the First Amendment, Yankovic traditionally requests permission from the artists he spoofs.)

I think it's pretty funny - check it out for yourself:

UPDATE (via Dlisted): Weird Al updated his blog to say that Lady Gaga's Manager admitted to him that he never played the song for her. Gaga has since heard it, approved it and it will go on his next album. Weird Al has also kept his promise and will donate profits to the HRC.

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♫ Can't Read My, Can't Read My ♪ ...

... ♪ No he can't read my POLKA FACE ♫

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