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"Craigslist" (CD single)

(2009, Pop, by Weird Al Yankovic, Label: Volcano)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Doors-inspired spoof of Internet community is right on.

The themes of this music are:   creativity, history, money, political issues, problems

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The lyrics poke fun at timely topics like online bartering and Internet dating. The song's concept gives kids a good introduction to satire.
 

What to watch out for

  • Sex:

    References to online romance refer to Craigslist's infamous Missed Connections section: "Come on, let's find that love connection that we missed." The music video shows a model gyrating in a mini-dress.

  • Consumerism:

    One could argue that this song is anti-consumerist for its celebration of bartering and trading in used goods.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Craigslist" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this song is a parody that makes fun of the Internet community site for which the song is named. This song keeps the punch lines pretty mild, with jokes about trading junk and finding Internet love. There are some mild off-color moments, like when Weird Al mentions someone "having a bad case of gas" and a stalker-like character wearing a speedo and a hockey mask, but there's nothing gross or offensive.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about being safe online on sites like Craigslist. Read our Internet Safety Tips for Middle School Kids. Although this is a silly song, craigslist has been implicated in high-profile cases. What are some of the basic safety rules to follow when visiting a site like this?

  • Families can talk about visiting Web sites like Craigslist. Has the Internet created a certain kind of culture around buying and trading in used stuff? Is that a good or bad thing?

     

  • Can you think of another aspect of digital culture that should be spoofed? What about social networking or blogging? If you were writing the song, what would you say about these sites?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    nickelmcpickle
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0

    e.g. You should think twice before going with a tween!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Katy0
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    A tad questionable, but generally fine

    Funny, but not Weird Al's best. That doesn't mean it isn't great though.

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