The phrase “Taylor Swift Weird Al” is trending, and many fans want to know the reason behind it. Notably, “Weird Al” refers to the popular comedy musician “Weird Al” Yankovic, best known for creating songs that parody hit tracks.
Here is why ‘Taylor Swift Weird Al’ is trending
The “Taylor Swift Weird Al” trend comes after the music video for “Weird Al” Yankovic’s song, “TMZ,” resurfaced. Created as a parody of “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift, “TMZ” and the associated music video originally came out in 2011. The title of the track refers to the well-known entertainment-focused tabloid news organization.
Written in the second person, the song tells the story of a young celebrity with newfound popularity. When the papparazzi take unflattering photographs and videos of the celebrity, they find themselves on TMZ, much to their discomfort.
Notably, Swift is one of the most high-profile celebrities in the world. Her life is under constant media scrutiny. Accordingly, she appears to be the perfect artist whose song would serve as the blueprint for Yankovic’s “TMZ.”
The song was part of Yankovic’s 13th studio album, Alpocalypse. Released in June 2011, the album also features parodies of “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga titled “Perform This Way,” Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus titled “Party in the CIA,” “Nothin’ on You” by B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars titled “Another Tattoo,” and more. Following its debut, the album topped the US Billboard Top Comedy Albums chart.
Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic is a celebrated comedy musician who has been active in the industry since the mid-70s. The 65-year-old artist has released 14 studio albums to date and won several prestigious accolades, including multiple Grammys. He has embarked on a number of concert tours throughout his career, including the recent The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour and the upcoming Bigger & Weirder tour. In the 2022 Roku Channel feature Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed the adult, on-screen version of Weird Al.
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon.
