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Weird Al takes pains to get permission before lampooning songs.
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Weird Al takes pains to get permission before lampooning songs.
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{ "date": "2026-09-23", "person": "Weird Al" } - UUID
- 6d339d77-271e-4be9-a9c6-9fe4aeb3c434
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- September 25, 2026 at 3:16 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 25, 2026 at 3:16 AM (2 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/arts/music/weird-al-yankovic-fans-fathers-sons.html
Weird Al Yankovic's concerts are becoming a unique bonding experience for fathers and sons, many of whom grew up with his music. Fans, young and old, are drawn to his G-rated parodies and enduring juvenile humor, creating a multi-generational following.
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