‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’
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Common Weird Al W.
My GOAT
Such a basic sentiment that no one in the current admin has even considered living by
Weird Al has always been an great person and I wouldn’t expect anything less from someone who’s married to Pinkie Pie.
He’s the best person in hollywood
Nice to see integrity in the wild.
Saw him last night. Still the goat
He’s always been a good man who has a strong moral compass. Also a creative genius.
Integrity? In this economy!?
I always wince internally thinking about Bill Burr torching his credibility because of the single choice to do that gig.
I was rooting for him because leading up to that it seemed like he was becoming more and more based. He’ll probably recover (look at Louis CK), but I don’t watch his shit anymore that’s for sure.
Feels like pop culture, even on the left, has kind of rubber stamped acceptance of famous people doing work for really bad actors, with “get that bag” and similar.
I love that he’s been ethically consistent over like a 30 year period (AFAIK).
Because he’s not a piece of shit
Back in the 90s, he turned down a huge offer to do a beer commercial bc a lot of his fans were kids, and he didn’t feel right about promoting drinking to a young audience.
He’s always had his priorities straight. I love this dude so much ❤️
Surprised to read Shane Gillis also turned it down. Respect.
How does Weird Al continue to be based? See how easy it is to not be a piece of garbage?
I’ve been a stan since I was a child. Saw him live when he came to Anchorage in the 90’s. I’ve introduced my kids to him and we’re going to try and see him live before he hangs it up. He’s such a bad ass.
weird al doing what zara larsson couldn’t. words are easy but action is what matters!
He’s like the Keanu Reeves of singers.
See how easy that is? (Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, Pete Davidson, Chris Tucker, etc.)
Al, we need people like you with an intact integrity!
Sincerely
Skeletor 💜
Legend
Sex trafficker Amanda Palmer was on stage at a recent gig of his though.
I’m not sure he even knew. I want to believe. But it has shaken my faith.
Al is such a nice guy. Watch and learn other celebs.
Good on him!
of the people!
I dont understand. America is the one country responsible for some the most civilian casualities. I dont really care for Saudi.. but honestly get off your high horse…you guys just murdered 200 little girls in cold blood in iran
Al’s investment in accordion stocks have given him a stable portfolio
I love when people act like humans and show like thoughts and feelings and stuff.
I met him when I was like, 6. He was such a sweet person and put on such a good concert.