> And that’s it. As of this posting, I still don’t know specifically what kind of problem she has with the song (obviously I take a few jabs at her, but y’know, it’s *satire* – that’s how it’s supposed to work). And I’m especially confused as to why she waited until I actually *recorded* the song (at her insistence!) before saying no. It’s not like there were any surprises in the finished song that she couldn’t have foreseen by, you know, READING THE LYRICS.
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> A conventional release for the song and video would have also raised a nice chunk of change for the HRC – an organization which I have to assume Gaga supports. Hopefully, if fans enjoy hearing the song online, they’ll make a donation anyway.
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> My parodies have always fallen under what the courts call “fair use,” and this one was no different, legally allowing me to record and release it without permission. But it has always been my personal policy to get the consent of the original artist before including my parodies on any album, so of course I will respect Gaga’s wishes. However, given the circumstances, I have no problem with allowing people to hear it online, because I also have a personal policy not to *completely waste my stinking time*.
via [alyankovic.wordpress.com](http://alyankovic.wordpress.com/the-gaga-saga/)
Seriously. Here’s a tip for all pop culture icons everywhere. Being parodied by the Simpsons or especially Weird Al is how you know you’ve made it to the pinnacle of pop culture in America. It’s an honor. It’s one of the highest honors, in fact, that you can receive as an “artist.” If you don’t understand that, then get out of the business and go flip burgers at McDonald’s or something. You’re taking yourself waaaaaaaaay to seriously.
Maybe, just maybe, GaGa has a legit reason for saying no to this song. If that’s the case, then have the balls to tell him to his face. And tell him BEFORE HE RECORDS IT, at YOUR REQUEST. Not after he incurs the expense and already agrees to donate all the profits from the song to A CHARITY YOU SUPPOSEDLY SUPPORT.
What a loser.
Update: Seems the decision has been reversed. According to Weird Al, Lady GaGa’s manager had made the decision without informing her. Once she heard the song herself, the manager apologized, and GaGa’s official “blessing” was granted. Which means the song will appear on Weird Al’s new CD, and the proceeds will still go to HRC. Well done, Miss GaGa. I still don’t like your music, but at least you were smart enough to make this right.
