I'd almost classify that as a loving parody but I guess mileage varies.

Yeah, the former isn't really any sort of diss but the sentiment of "where did you go?" that spikes the song throughout could be perceived by some as not exactly fawning.

You know what that movie was missing? Arm wrestling!

Lateral means sideways, Fyi. ;)

Woo hoo hoo? My my?

I'm not certain if he walked out (although, yes, he was no stranger to that in the Beatle days) but he reportedly said something to the effect of "That's enough, John" at one point

Oh, gawd yes.

I still think Let's Dance is unfairly dismissed critically. It's an extreme departure but it is a very, very good straightforward LP.

I seem to recall that young Morrissey near despised Numan too.

I think even Malkmus' roto basketball buddies likely have this to some degree.

I don't know if it would have been anywhere near that good but I could see a case at least, I suppose.

Most certainly & there would be a bevy of additional exhibits on the way,

As a cucumber, my man!

I always thought the joke was kind of that Malkmus' representation was pretty much the antithesis of how the Stone Temple Pilots came off. Not saying it landed necessarily…

Don't worry. We're in no hurry.

No..no, I don't.

"…the unlistenable European Son."

All eight are phenomenal, but, um, what you said.

'Buenos Dias!"

(shrugs)