Nerf Herder: “Van Halen”

How great was Nerf Herder?

What Nerf Herder offered was a counter-weight to the seriousness of a lot of alt-rock at the time. And while they weren’t the only ones to do this, they had a humorous sense of self-deprecation that made you feel like you were on their team. Like Star Wars a little too much? Check out this band. Have weird glasses or a bad haircut? Check out this band. First girlfriend breakup with you because she realized you were a freak and she was destined to be popular? Check out this band. Get drunk on Bacardi at a party at her house, sneak in her room and throw up on her bed, then tell her you still love her? Check out this band. Every song on this album has sing-a-long quality, and that makes it awesome. Corny as hell? You bet your ass.

Better than listening to the Barenaked Ladies.