2002 / Video / Mock-epic comedy rock
Tribute
Tenacious D promises the greatest song in the world, then explains why this is not it.
The original is hosted off-site; this page provides context and a link to it.
What was this?
Jack Black and Kyle Gass recount a demon encounter and forget the perfect song.
Why it spread
MTV and web rewatching sustained the greatest-song setup.
What happened
Jack Black and Kyle Gass recount a demon encounter and forget the perfect song.
Where it came from
Tenacious D released Tribute in 2002.
Why it mattered
The premise grows, then lands by withholding its promised payoff.
How it spread
MTV and web rewatching sustained the greatest-song setup.
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