Weird Al Yankovic- "Whatever You Like"

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

Weird Al is pure comedic genius simply by the fact that he really did start the whole parody thing on a big scale. He can play multiple instruments, does well in stand and sit down interviews and is just plain creative.

Now that's the most compelling argument I've heard thus far.
He absolutely took song parodies to astronomical new heights.

I'm not certain that that, in itself, is deserving of the "genius" title but I can certainly understand and appreciate that viewpoint.