Just A Friend (The Literal Version)
Biz Markie's 1989 ~classic~ gets the literal video treatment. This is probably my second favorite literal music video right after Total Eclipse.
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Nothing to beat “Tears for Fears - Head Over Heels” - Best.Literal.Video.Ever.
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I was willing to look past the trendiness of the “literal version.” And I was even willing to look past the dude's ridiculous voice and horrible flow. But they took one too many digs at the (always awesome) Biz for me to let slide.
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Here's the thing - I know these literal videos are created by people who are more patient and talented than I am, I just don't find these things funny at all.
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love it
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