'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy (2006)
"White & Nerdy" is the second single from "Weird Al" Yankovic's album Straight Outta Lynwood, which was released on September 26, 2006. It parodies the song "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone. The song both satirizes and celebrates nerd culture, as recited by the subject who cannot "roll with the gangstas" because he is "just too white and nerdy", and includes constant references to stereotypically nerdy activities, such as collecting comic books, playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), going to the Renaissance Fair, riding a Segway, and editing Wikipedia, as well as stereotypically Caucasian activities, such as watching Happy Days and eating "all [his] sandwiches with mayonnaise." The song has won many accolades, including being Yankovic's first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit, which peaked at #9. It was also certified platinum by the RIAA, the first Yankovic single to achieve this feat. Chamillionaire himself also stated that he enjoyed the song.
Cast
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic - Nerd
- Donny Osmond - Dancer
- Seth Green - Action Figure Collector
- Keegan-Michael Key - Gangster
- Jordan Peele - Gangster
- Tom Schuler - Nerd
- Judy Tenuta - Woman Who Gets a Surge Protector
Keywords
parody
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy about?
- "White & Nerdy" is the second single from "Weird Al" Yankovic's album Straight Outta Lynwood, which was released on September 26, 2006. It parodies the song "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone. The song both satirizes and celebrates nerd culture, as recited by the subject who cannot "roll with the gangstas" because he is "just too white and nerdy", and includes constant references to stereotypically nerdy activities, such as collecting comic books, playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), going to the Renaissance Fair, riding a Segway, and editing Wikipedia, as well as stereotypically Caucasian activities, such as watching Happy Days and eating "all [his] sandwiches with mayonnaise." The song has won many accolades, including being Yankovic's first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit, which peaked at #9. It was also certified platinum by the RIAA, the first Yankovic single to achieve this feat. Chamillionaire himself also stated that he enjoyed the song.
- Who directed 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy?
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy was directed by 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
- Who stars in 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy?
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy stars 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Donny Osmond, Seth Green, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Tom Schuler.
- How long is 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy?
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
- What genre is 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy?
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy is a Music film.