Do I Creep You Out
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"Do I Creep You Out" is a parody by "Weird Al" Yankovic
of Taylor Hicks
' "Do I Make You Proud
". It tells the story of a stalker
who is singing to his object of affection.
, but it is available on the iTunes Music Store. This is the 8th music video produced for Straight Outta Lynwood.
The video begins with the narrator expressing his love to his object of affection (the girl's name is revealed to be "Debbie" as referenced on the stalker's leg
). In the end, he is arrested and it is revealed that he has been singing the song at the prison talent show. In addition, he is hit on by a cellmate
.
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts...
of Taylor Hicks
Taylor Hicks
Taylor Reuben Hicks is an American singer who achieved fame in 2006, when he won the fifth season of American Idol. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the Southeastern United States for well over the span of a decade, during which he also released...
' "Do I Make You Proud
Do I Make You Proud
"Do I Make You Proud" is a soul-pop song written for American Idol season five winner Taylor Hicks by Tracy Ackerman, Andy Watkins, and Paul Wilson of the Absolute production team, and co-produced by Dave Way...
". It tells the story of a stalker
Stalking
Stalking is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted and obsessive attention by an individual or group to another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person and/or monitoring them via the internet...
who is singing to his object of affection.
Music video
The music video for "Do I Creep You Out" was animated by Jib-Jab on November 15, 2006. The animated video is not included as one of the bonus features on Straight Outta LynwoodStraight Outta Lynwood
Straight Outta Lynwood is the 12th studio album by "Weird Al" Yankovic. It was released on September 26, 2006 in the U.S. by Volcano, on September 30, 2006 in Australia, on October 3 in Canada, on October 6, 2006 in New Zealand, November 13, 2006 in the United Kingdom, and November 24, 2006 in...
, but it is available on the iTunes Music Store. This is the 8th music video produced for Straight Outta Lynwood.
The video begins with the narrator expressing his love to his object of affection (the girl's name is revealed to be "Debbie" as referenced on the stalker's leg
Human leg
The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle.Legs are used for standing,...
). In the end, he is arrested and it is revealed that he has been singing the song at the prison talent show. In addition, he is hit on by a cellmate
Prison rape
Prison rape commonly refers to the rape of inmates in prison by other inmates or prison staff.In 2001, Human Rights Watch estimated that at least 140,000 inmates had been raped while incarcerated. and there is a significant variation in the rates of prison rape by race...
.
External links
- Watch the video for Do I Creep You Out at JibJab
See also
- "Melanie", another Yankovic song with a very similar subject.
- List of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic