On this day April 12, 1988, Weird Al Yankovic released his fifth studio album Even Worse, a hilarious return to form that gave him one of the biggest hits of his career. The album reached number 27 on the US Billboard 200 and featured the unforgettable single Fat, a parody of Michael Jackson’s Bad.
Even Worse showed Weird Al at his sharpest, blending parodies with original comedic songs that poked fun at pop culture, food obsessions, and music trends. Along with Fat, the album included parodies of artists like Tiffany, Billy Idol, and George Harrison, plus originals like Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White.
The title and album cover were direct spoofs of Jackson’s Bad, complete with Yankovic dressed in full leather gear. Fat’s music video even won a Grammy and became a staple on MTV, proving that Weird Al could not only deliver the jokes but also produce top quality music videos.
Fun fact: Michael Jackson was a big fan of Weird Al and personally approved both Eat It and Fat even letting him use the same set for the Fat video.
Trivia question: What 1988 album by Weird Al Yankovic featured the hit parody Fat and marked a major comeback on the Billboard charts?
Even Worse showed Weird Al at his sharpest, blending parodies with original comedic songs that poked fun at pop culture, food obsessions, and music trends. Along with Fat, the album included parodies of artists like Tiffany, Billy Idol, and George Harrison, plus originals like Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White.
The title and album cover were direct spoofs of Jackson’s Bad, complete with Yankovic dressed in full leather gear. Fat’s music video even won a Grammy and became a staple on MTV, proving that Weird Al could not only deliver the jokes but also produce top quality music videos.
Fun fact: Michael Jackson was a big fan of Weird Al and personally approved both Eat It and Fat even letting him use the same set for the Fat video.
Trivia question: What 1988 album by Weird Al Yankovic featured the hit parody Fat and marked a major comeback on the Billboard charts?
