Young, Dumb And Ugly

Weird Al Yankovic · Alapalooza [1993]

We're dangerous dudes, we got bad attitudes

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.