
Having graduated from mashups of Coolio and Amish culture, the ringletted agitator now turns his attention to hardened criminals: namely, seven-year-olds downloading bootleg MP3s. With the shrewd analysis that is his hallmark, Weird Al argues for LimeWire addiction as a gateway drug.
Closely related to comedy is the world of novelty songs. These include bawdy, adults-only material; cutting-edge political satire; pop-song parodies by the likes of "Weird Al" Yankovic; and gentle tales designed for all ages. Even mainstream stars occasionally dabble in novelty material, such as Johnny Cash with his classic "A Boy Named Sue."
Notable Artists: Spike Jones, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Ray Stevens