Me and Weezer
Way back in 1994 I remember watching and loving Weezer's video for Buddy Holly. (Feel free to click on the link for a reminder. It'll open in a new window, so you can keep reading.) It was hilarious and also a good song. And after that, I pretty much forgot about Weezer for a good long time. They came up in conversation now and then with my friends, because Weezer is primarily known as nerd rock, and most of my friends (especially back in college) were both musicians and nerds.
Now jump forward to 2007. I'm a huge fan of Cute Overload. I mean, who doesn't love puppies and stuff? At some point Cute Overload posted the video of Weezer's video for Island In the Sun. There's an air-drumming kitten and a herd of retriever puppies. It's adorable!
Then there was Pork and Beans. I watched the video initially because it's funny. It's got all kinds of internet stars and it's just fun. After watching in a few times, I started to really pay attention. That's when I decided that I love that song, with or without the video. So after flirting with Weezer for the past 14 years, I'm finally willing to commit. I am now officially a Weezer fan. And I think that in Pork and Beans, I have found my new theme song.
Alana
