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Weezer: Pork and Beans (2008)
Music Video | 3 min | Music

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Weezer: Pork and Beans (2008)

Music Video | 3 min | Music

Weezer's *Pork and Beans* is essentially an anthem about self-acceptance and resisting the pressure to conform to industry or societal expectations. The song was written in response to a conversation between Weezer's frontman, Rivers Cuomo...See moreWeezer's *Pork and Beans* is essentially an anthem about self-acceptance and resisting the pressure to conform to industry or societal expectations. The song was written in response to a conversation between Weezer's frontman, Rivers Cuomo, and their record label, which had suggested the band work with outside songwriters to produce more mainstream hits. Instead of complying, Cuomo wrote *Pork and Beans* as a rebellious statement, emphasizing that the band would stay true to themselves rather than chase trends. Lyrically, the song is filled with playful and sometimes absurd references, reinforcing its theme of individuality. Lines like *"I'mma do the things that I wanna do"* and *"I ain't gonna wear the clothes that you like"* make it clear that Weezer is embracing their own weirdness and encouraging others to do the same. The music video also complements this message, featuring viral internet sensations of the time (such as the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment, the Dramatic Chipmunk, and Tay Zonday of *Chocolate Rain* fame), celebrating internet culture and the idea that anyone can be famous or appreciated for simply being themselves. Overall, *Pork and Beans* is a fun yet defiant song about artistic integrity, self-confidence, and embracing one's quirks. See less

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18 cast members

Name	Known for
Weezer Weezer Weezer See fewer	Drillbit Taylor (2008)
Fritz Grobe Fritz Grobe Fritz Grobe See fewer	The Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos Experiments (2006)
Stephen Voltz Stephen Voltz Stephen Voltz See fewer	The Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos Experiments (2006)
Brian Bell Brian Bell - Weezer (uncredited) Brian Bell - Weezer (uncredited) See fewer	Factory Girl (2006)
Gary Brolsma The Numa Numa Guy (uncredited) The Numa Numa Guy (uncredited) See fewer	The Kristy Storms Show (2009)
Chris Crocker Chris Crocker (uncredited) Chris Crocker (uncredited) See fewer	Glamour Dolls (2016)
Rivers Cuomo Rivers Cuomo - Weezer (uncredited) Rivers Cuomo - Weezer (uncredited) See fewer	Pitch Perfect (2012)
Kevin Federline Kevin Federline (uncredited) Kevin Federline (uncredited) See fewer	You Got Served (2004)
Mark Hicks Afro Ninja (uncredited) Afro Ninja (uncredited) See fewer	Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Lim Jeong-Hyun Funtwo (uncredited) Funtwo (uncredited) See fewer	YouTube Live (2008)
Judson Laipply Judson Laipply (uncredited) Judson Laipply (uncredited) See fewer	I Want My Three Minutes Back (2008)
Michael Scott Dorkman (uncredited) Dorkman (uncredited) See fewer	Ryan vs. Dorkman 2 (2007)
Scott Shriner Scott Shriner - Weezer (uncredited) Scott Shriner - Weezer (uncredited) See fewer	Family Switch (2023)
Liam Kyle Sullivan Kelly (uncredited) Kelly (uncredited) See fewer	Shoes (2006)
Caite Upton Caite Upton (uncredited) Caite Upton (uncredited) See fewer	Neron (2016)
Ryan Wieber Ryan Wieber (uncredited) Ryan Wieber (uncredited) See fewer	RoboCop (2014)
Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson - Weezer (uncredited) Patrick Wilson - Weezer (uncredited) See fewer	Factory Girl (2006)
Tay Zonday Tay Zonday (uncredited) Tay Zonday (uncredited) See fewer	Tay Zonday: Chocolate Rain (2007)