This story is dedicated to "Weird Al" Yankovic, forever here to make us laugh with his music.

So... who is "Weird Al" anyway?

"Weird Al" is a very comedic man who makes parodies of songs that other artists have already created. Anyone who makes parodies like Mr. Yankovic run the risk of getting in trouble with the law. But "Weird Al" makes sure that this won't happen by always asking permission from the artists before making a parody of their music.

What is a Parody?

Parodies, in this case, are songs that are originated from a song written by another person that someone (in this case: "Weird Al") has taken and changed up a bit. They take the original tune and rhythms and switch the original lyrics for new ones that they have written. It is usually used for comedic purposes.

Do Parodies Fall Under "Fair Use"?

Parodies sometimes fall under fair use. It depends on how much of the original piece the artist uses. In "Weird Al's" case , it doesn't. He uses too much of the original song to have it be considered "fair use".