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Quiz about For Weird Al fans of all ages
Quiz about For Weird Al fans of all ages

For Weird Al fans of all ages! Quiz


How much do you know about the master of musical parody? Following in the footsteps of the likes of Stan Freburg, this musical and comedic genius has delighted millions all over the world!

A multiple-choice quiz by AISS. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
AISS
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
3,244
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
Plays
4066
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 207 (8/20), Guest 73 (2/20), Guest 68 (16/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Weird Al did not graduate from college. True or false?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 20
2. Whenever a random number is needed in a song, what number does Al always choose? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Weird Al has only had problems with one artist after spoofing their song. Who was it? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. What did 'the kids' want to see in Al's ballad on the UHF soundtrack? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Which band member joined Al first? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What polka song is NOT made up of different snippets of other songs? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. What artist has Al spoofed the most? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Who's in the iron lung, from Al's first album? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. What TV show was picked on in a spoof of 'The Safety Dance'? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. In what band's style is the song 'Dare to be Stupid'?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 11 of 20
11. Whose style is his song 'Germs'?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 12 of 20
12. What was Al's character's name in UHF? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. What sitcom star makes several appearences in videos and was on his TV show in clips a lot? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. What is the name of Al's Wonder Hamster? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. What was the poorest selling album for Al? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. What is the most requested older song now at his concerts? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Whose show saves the UHF station in the movie? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What is the longest Weird Al song recorded? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What celebrity fulfilled his yearly role early at the end of the holiday episode of the TV show? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. What kind of Weird Al quiz would this be if I didn't ask who gave Al his first break? Who was it? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 207: 8/20
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 73: 2/20
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 68: 16/20
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 203: 16/20
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 172: 20/20

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Weird Al did not graduate from college. True or false?

Answer: false

He actually graduated as valedictorian of his class with an architecture degree, but he didn't want to use that degree that he got, and frankly, I don't mind.
2. Whenever a random number is needed in a song, what number does Al always choose?

Answer: 27

27 is the most used number in Al's songs.
3. Weird Al has only had problems with one artist after spoofing their song. Who was it?

Answer: Coolio

Coolio's company, after giving him permission to create 'Amish Paradise' were surprised when Coolio spoke out against Al making the song.
4. What did 'the kids' want to see in Al's ballad on the UHF soundtrack?

Answer: The biggest ball of twine in Minnesota

One of the best songs, in my opinion logs the journey of a family to see this insignificant tourist trap.
5. Which band member joined Al first?

Answer: the drummer

John 'Bermuda' Schwartz has been with Al since his second song recorded: 'Another Rides the Bus.' It's interesting that Al has kept the same band his whole career.
6. What polka song is NOT made up of different snippets of other songs?

Answer: Bohemian Polka

'Bohemian Polka' is all of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen as done in a polka style.
7. What artist has Al spoofed the most?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson has a cordial relationship with Al, he even let him film the video for 'Fat' in his personal studio on the exact same set where 'Bad' was filmed.
8. Who's in the iron lung, from Al's first album?

Answer: Mr. Frump

He likes him because he always agrees.
9. What TV show was picked on in a spoof of 'The Safety Dance'?

Answer: The Brady Bunch

Don't let him watch it!
10. In what band's style is the song 'Dare to be Stupid'?

Answer: Devo

Devo is the wacked out band that Al emulated with his 'Dare to Be Stupid.'
11. Whose style is his song 'Germs'?

Answer: Nine Inch Nails

It sounds strangely like 'Closer.'
12. What was Al's character's name in UHF?

Answer: George Newman

Geroge Newman had too much of an imagination to have any real job so that UHF station was the perfect thing for him.
13. What sitcom star makes several appearences in videos and was on his TV show in clips a lot?

Answer: Dick Van Patten

Look at the video for 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' he's there. He's even in one episode of the TV show wearing a tutu and doing a pirate dance!
14. What is the name of Al's Wonder Hamster?

Answer: Harvey

There's even a song about him on the Alapalozza album.
15. What was the poorest selling album for Al?

Answer: Polka Party

Al almost hung up his hat after that album. Arent' we all glad that he didn't!
16. What is the most requested older song now at his concerts?

Answer: Yoda

Many a concert will not end until the crowd chants 'Yoda' and he comes out and plays it.
17. Whose show saves the UHF station in the movie?

Answer: Stanley Spadowski

Stanley was played by Michael Richards who will now never be able to shake of the moniker of Kramer from Seinfeld.
18. What is the longest Weird Al song recorded?

Answer: Albequerque

The new song is so long that they refused to print the words in the pamphlet.
19. What celebrity fulfilled his yearly role early at the end of the holiday episode of the TV show?

Answer: Dick Clark

Dick Clark counted down the seconds to the end of the show just as he counts down to every new year.
20. What kind of Weird Al quiz would this be if I didn't ask who gave Al his first break? Who was it?

Answer: Dr. Demento

Dr. Demento played 'My Bologna' on his national radio show and got so many requests, he asked for another song. With a drummer on a suitcase and his accordian, Al recorded 'Another Rides the Bus.' From then on, the rest is history.
Source: Author AISS

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