(Put Your Hands Inside) The Puppet Head - They Might Be Giants

[148383726]

Damn John, love what you're doing with the bangs.. You could say you're doing a bang up job, eh.. eh?

[poop333x2]

everyone in my 7th grade class was asking my english teacher what song this was, he thought we were fucking around with him and making fun of him for listening to this, so he really didn't care to tell us. years later my friend finally found the song and posted it on FB, i went crazy! i'm like "THIS! WAS! MY! SHIT!!! XD". this is an awesome song!

[JoelGriggs42]

from :55 to 1:00 Linnell is great.

[RevAndroid]

I bought this record at Amoeba because I had been looking for it FOREVER. When I got back to Canada I tried to listen to it. It skipped 7 times during this song alone.

I sobbed.

[linkinpark4512]

john is so much hotter than John

[Smischmal]

Why can't I upvote these amusing John>John comments!?

[celestialheath]

@Smischmal Right??? And why can't I upvote your comment about not being able to upvote the John>Johns?

[Smischmal]

@celestialheath I know, and why can't I upvote your comment about not being able to upvote my comment about not being able to upvote the John>John comments? It is madness.

[zembryoz]

JOHN IS BETTER THAN JOHN

[JRayy44]

you guys are idiots, John is obviously better than John.

[robertleeluben]

TMBG forever, I caught the premier of Ana Ng on 120 minutes and that was it.

[DashCat9]

They opened with this in New Hampshire earlier this month. Perfect way to start the show. They closed with Dead. Perfect way to end the show.  Such a great time.

[PatrickRob82]

....sitting in the back of the school bus... the sounds of desperate flirting, cruel teasing, fart jokes, groans of anticipation at the prospect of yet another night of endless homework... all draw quiet as I slip my headphones to my ears... all is rendered insignificant as the first beat of this song fills my brain.... I'm already home...

[PatrickRob82]

There is no end to how much I adore these two men.

[anarchitantrum1]

The checks in the mail,

I'll be in church,

And dont you ever change!!

If you fell from grace, Would U say Ahhhhhh?

[cashewedalmonds]

thank goodness for the Giants . i have hope for humanity that there are people like them out there.

[jozboful]

What this is i don't even...

Still like it though

[volodia07]

I'm too young to remember the burn smell factory, but I've heard a lot about it.

[AaronBasch]

i really dont understand the appeal... are they supposed to be singing like that? is it a joke?

[CalebHarrisComedy]

the two people who disliked this video cannot find the hole on the puppet

[MrCameronlaw]

Thumbs up if you stopped watching at 1.45

[killerlady1955]

John Flansburgh looks like that kid in A Christmas Story.

[PatrickRob82]

Oh, how I want to be their buddy......

[knightni73]

Two people are afraid to put their hand inside of the puppet head.

[randyisnot]

John is pretty intense in this one, but John is also pretty intense also.

[schembrianna]

No, John sings better imho.

[nebutron]

Look at those cute kids!

[verminouscountenance]

Love to the two Johns!

[c0linaf]

For some reason its easier to listen to this song with the video

[dekarno]

John>John

[herroyalflyness1]

this song means so much to me <3

[CountSpatula]

"... there's only two songs in me and I just wrote the 3rd"

[doomy]

I also prefer John over John.

[icantmakemyownblood]

yes, i'd say i'm partial to john as well.

[SilverSalvia]

Screw the song, I'm just amused by them rocking out with an accordion in the middle of no where.

[MKWfilms]

They Might Be Giants is my favorite band of all time!

[musicmanz15]

@MKWfilms To be honest I haven't met one person who doesn't like these guys.

[JasonDTube]

@Shuda7

That's how ALL music videos are done.

[jojo4o4d]

touch the puppet head

[rudyinthe505]

Where's a puppet head when you need one?

[Gothmogdabalrog]

you obviously don't know much about music video production. ALL videos are lip synced, the soundtrack added in post production. The only time it's not is if it's a 'live' version, i.e., filmed in concert. If you thought otherwise, you fail.

But yeah, its a good song, from a good group.

[Lifesuit]

Synth accordian!

[hexachordal]

I believe it's the 'funny' setting on a Casio MT-100. Nerd win.

[BongoWW]

I think you should re upload this, that way we can watch in high-def, and take high-def screenshots of Flansy acting like a child... in a good way!

[landshark80]

I love this video. Makes the 80's seem like such a simpler time...

[JasonDTube]

No shut up, John is a lot better. :)

[JayGeeCanDisko]

I agree, John is better. :]

[Arichat60]

Which John?

[JayGeeCanDisko]

John. :)

[Arichat60]

No, I mean, John Flansburgh or John Linnell?

[JayGeeCanDisko]

that's the joke.

i can't chose so i just say john. :D

[sonamy123]

nice one :)

[xehanort68]

PUT YOU HAND INSIDE THE GODDAMN PUPPET HEAD!

lol awesome song

[ch0k1ngh4z4rd]

AHAHAHA!!!

[Sviolinist]

One of their best early videos besides Don't Let's Start I think... also brilliant song sung by the Flans

[NvPGulstab]

Watch Flans from 1:18 to 1:21.

[Deggey]

xDD I know, he looks like he's having fun, something that we need to see more of today. That's one of the main reasons I love TMBG, they do what they love and love what they do, and it's just entertaining to watch^^

[SoupNazi3]

I, for one, rather enjoy their newer works. If they could find a compromise between their current style and their former style, I would be most pleased.

Or just bring back the accordion. That would be good.

[NvPGulstab]

Linnell has the wildest hair ever, rivaling that of Conan O'Brien...

[Shuda7]

i agree with u. the old songs had the odd sense of death, love, and politics we all know and love.

[enjoymoreradio]

I lvoe this video!

[notmysanctity]

flansburgh looks beyond adorable in the last instant of this video.

[InspectorZenigata]

oh my god yes, i just want to leap on him, giving a fan girl squeal of epic proportions

[stinkogirl]

This song has provided me with hours and hours of soundtrack to me dancing alone in my bedroom.

I'm not sure if that's good for everyone else, but i think it's probably one of the best things a band can give to its teenage fans.

(and older ones.)

[NvPGulstab]

You're older than you've ever been,

And now you're even older,

And now you're even older,

And now you're even older.

You're older than you've ever been,

And now you're older still.

[NvPGulstab]

Oh, sh*t, I forgot a line...

[JasonDTube]

Their old stuff (Up until Marty Beller) > Their new stuff.

Sorry.

[wildmerlewallace]

Yeah, Mink Car is a pretty awful album, and that song didn't help it. Sad to admit, if the album had Boss of Me, I wouldn't have returned it.

[geeko55]

I personally like all their songs cause they all have that TMBG uniqeness, so to speak.

There are songs a like more then others, and some that freak me out,and some that I'm just tired of.(They Got Lost)But all they songs are great in their own way.

[suchducks]

Yeah, the studio version of They Got Lost really drags on and on after you've heard the quicker live version.

There are some songs I used to hate.. but then I started seeing most of them in different ways, you know? TMBG have so much material it's easy to dismiss something pretty quickly without chewing it over. Like re-reading a book.. Sorry just rambling to geeko here. *whistles*

[geeko55]

Yeah man, I know what you mean. Right now, Lincoln is my favorite album, I can listen to any song on it, no problem, except for You'll Miss Me, I just don't like it that much. TMBG is my favorite band ever, I was thrilled to here about The Else, and although it does not have that old school feel,probably cause of the lack of acordion Its a great album, never the less. Another song that just drags on is ParticleMan, got annoying after hearing it for the so much Now it seems I'm the one rambling.

[slackerboy02]

I always thought John said "na-na-nacho crisp!" at :20 but I was a kid... Someone oughta do a misheard lyrics for TMBG.

[alderk]

Haha, at 02:11 Linnel won't do the dumb thing he gotta do

[JasonDTube]

Best TMBG song!

[AModernMajorGeneral]

Pretty dern close, anyway...I like Birdhouse in Your Soul best.

[MehMehBear]

I absolutely love the way Linell dances.

[splashnboots]

this song is brilliant...Lyrically and Musically

[pirpintine]

haha i love their demented 'dancing' in their videos. its pretty much how i dance =|

[AlexandriaM]

That bothers me, too.

[dennisandvicki]

My favorite TMBG song, thanks so much!!!

[pxlnight13]

Memo to myself: do the dumb things i gotta do

you know, i don't want to be a party pooper or anything but to me this song is one of TMBG's worst. i don't like the way the singer sounds and i don't really like the music. or the lyrics. don't get me wrong, i LOVE TMBG, they're my favorite band, it's just that this song does not live up to my standards.

[mrwellywonka]

Your standards are stupid.

[pxlnight13]

well, some people have different opinions than others, MR. wellywonka

[mrwellywonka]

I'm aware but this song is so good. Just listen to that Casio keyboard on the 'Funny' setting. It's genius.

[thatamericangirl]

Seriously. It's not like s/he said "TMBG sucks!" This just isn't a song that s/he likes. They have, what... 239408324 songs? There are sure to be some that a particular fan would rather not listen to. Lighten up!

[pxlnight13]

wow. is that really how mwny songs they have? i knew they had alot but not that much. and actually, i like alot of their songs and i have about 22 of their albums. i just don't enjoy this one as much for some reason...

[AlexandriaM]

Well, there's a difference between not liking a song and saying it's one of the band's worst. There are some TMBG songs that I'm not crazy about but I still realize they're good TMBG songs. Not liking a song doesn't mean the song is bad.

[pxlnight13]

Ok, I apologize, what I meant to say is that I THINK that this song is one of TMBG's worst. To me, it just doesn't have a good tune or lyrics and it has an old sound to it. also, the singer's voice is annoying TO ME. I thought that the comments were supposed to be available for people to make their own opinions. I am completely aware that this is some people's favorite song, and I respect their opinion. I don't mean to insult anyone at all, I was just stating my opinion.

[emopalstrawberri]

Yay! Love this song!

[RoboMaster1]

This is so my favorite video and song too!!!!

-Robo

[CathaI]

My favourite TMBG video, and one of their best songs in my opinion.

[thatamericangirl]

This is probably my favorite video of theirs, and one of my favorite songs. I can't explain it.

I was really excited when I heard that they started playing it live again this year, but they didn't do it in Boston. So bummed.

[CathaI]

At least you got to see them live. I live in Ireland, so theres a very slim chance they'll ever play here.

[thatamericangirl]

I guess that puts things in perspective. I will never again take TMBG live shows for granted.

I feel your pain, though! One of my favorite groups plays in Europe only, so I'll never get to see them, either.

[johnm14]

I saw puppet head live in philly at the TLA a few weeks ago. It was awesome! so much energy!

[tmbbiff]

touch the puppet head.

[juttman]

This is my favorite TMBG video. I love it!

[JMDurden]

TMBG.

True Heroes.