Canadian Idiot
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| Single by "Weird Al" Yankovic | ||
| Released | September 26, 2006 | |
| Recorded | February 19, 2006 | |
| Genre | Comedy/Parody | |
| Length | 2:23 | |
| Label | Volcano | |
| Writer(s) | "Weird Al" Yankovic, Green Day | |
| Producer(s) | "Weird Al" Yankovic | |
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| "Weird Al" Yankovic singles chronology | ||
| "White & Nerdy" (2006) |
"Canadian Idiot" (2006) |
"Trapped in the Drive-Thru" (2007) |
Canadian Idiot is a 2006 song by "Weird Al" Yankovic from his album Straight Outta Lynwood. It is a parody of Green Day's "American Idiot". The song's lyrics depict a stereotypical American view of Canadians' way of life. Yankovic makes fun of various Canadian things such as their accent and their love for hockey and curling. The lyrics are intended to be sarcastic, and in a way the song is making fun of Americans for believing that is how all or most Canadians actually are.
[edit] Music video
MuchMusic, a 24-hour Canadian cable music and variety television channel, recently ran a contest for the song on their website, which ended December 27, 2006. Entrants had to submit a video of themselves being the "ultimate Canadian idiot." Five winning clips were to be shown on Much On Demand. [1] This project has been cancelled due to lack of submissions. [2]
| “Weird Al” Yankovic |
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| Band members |
| "Weird Al" Yankovic • Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz • Steve Jay • Jim West • Rubén Valtierra |
| Discography |
| Studio albums: "Weird Al" Yankovic (1983) • "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D (1984) • Dare To Be Stupid (1985) • Polka Party! (1986) • Even Worse (1988) • UHF (1989) • Off The Deep End (1992) • Alapalooza (1993) • Bad Hair Day (1996) • Running With Scissors (1999) • Poodle Hat (2003) • Straight Outta Lynwood (2006) |
| List of singles by "Weird Al" Yankovic • List of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic • Complete discography |
| Filmography |
| Music videos • "Al TV" • The Compleat Al • UHF • "The Weird Al Show" • "Weird Al" Yankovic Live! |
| Related articles |
| Singles • Songs • Dr. Demento • Music videos • Parody musicians • Comedy musicians |
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