Young, Dumb And Ugly
Weird Al Yankovic · Alapalooza [1993]
Most of our brain cells are gone
We were born to be bad, you better not make us mad
Or we just might toilet paper your lawn
We got a reputation 'round these parts
We only leave a ten percent tip
Sometimes we don't return our shoping carts
Stay out of our way and don't you give us no lip
'Cause we're young... dumb and ugly
That's what we are
We're so young... young, dumb and ugly
We wear black leather in the hottest weather
You can't imagine the smell
We got three-day stubble, our names spell trouble
T-R-U-B-E-L
Reaisin' hell, bendin' the rules just a little
We're livin' only for thrills
We squeeze our tooothpaste tubes from the middle
And wait until the last minute to pay our telephone bills
'Cause we're young... dumb and ugly
You better believe it
We're young... young, dumb and ugly
I'll tell you again
We're so young... young, dumb and ugly
We're comin' to your town
Yeah, we're young... young, dumb and ugly
We're wild, reckless men, we're on a rampage again
We drive with just one hand on the wheel
Danger's in our soul, we're goin' out of control
Swimmin' right after a big heavy meal
We're there wherever trouble's starting
We're rebels without a clue
We drink milk right from the carton
And keep our library books 'till they're way overdue
'Cause we're young... dumb and ugly
That's what we are
We're so young... young, dumb and ugly
You can't stop us
We're young... we're so young, dumb and ugly
Young, dumb & ugly
We're young... we're young, dumb and ugly
So ugly
Young... dumb... & ugly
Young, Dumb And Ugly
Released on the 1993 album Alapalooza, Young, Dumb And Ugly stands as a quintessential example of Weird Al Yankovic's satirical songwriting prowess. The track serves as a parody of Nirvana's iconic Smells Like Teen Spirit, capturing the grunge era's raw energy while filtering it through Yankovic's signature comedic lens. Rather than relying on direct lyrical quotes, the song mirrors the original's structure and intensity to highlight the absurdity of the subject matter. This recording remains a staple in Yankovic's extensive catalogue, demonstrating his ability to reinterpret mainstream rock anthems for a broader audience. The work reflects the artist's keen observational humor and his enduring influence on the parody genre, cementing its place within a celebrated discography known for blending musical homage with sharp wit.
