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"Weird Al" Parodies The White Stripes

So far on his Internet Leaks EP, Al's played around with T.I. and the Doors before actually getting weirdly serious, but for now he's back to the good times pop cultural mishmashing shtick, bringing a Jack and Meg-styled thump to "CNR" -- as in Charles Nelson Riley, whose virtues are extolled Chuck Norris facts style. Or maybe ala Bill Brasky. The JibJab crew created a video for the track which is another perfect pairing, unless you are averse to animated manatee humping. Continue reading "...

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19:52 on August 4 2009

“Weird Al” Parodies The White Stripes, Charles Nelson Reilly

Rolling Stone — The suddenly prolific “Weird Al” Yankovic popped up on JibJab today to premiere his new video for “CNR,” a tribute to Match Game panelist and actor Charles Nelson... more info

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17:55 on August 4 2009

"Weird Al" Parodies The White Stripes

Stereogum — So far on his Internet Leaks EP, Al's played around with T.I. and the Doors before actually getting weirdly serious, but for now he's back to the good times pop cultur... more info

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21:19 on August 4 2009

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16:45 on August 4 2009

'Weird Al' Spoofs White Stripes in 'C.N.R.' Video

Spinner.com — Filed under: VideoLeave it to "Weird Al" Yankovic to forever immortalize deceased comedic actor and '70s 'Match Game' panelist Charles Nelson Reilly, aka C.N.R., all whil... more info

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