Weird Al Reveals He Rejected Six-Figure Saudi Festival Gig
“Turned down six figures? I wouldn't turn down six dollars to name a cloud. That man has a spine of polka-flavored steel.” — Brock Thunderson, on air
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Brock Thunderson on Futures & Crypto OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by TicketNews: “‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Says He Turned Down Six-Figure Deal to Perform at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:23 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Brock Thunderson.
- Topics: Saudi Arabia.
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- TicketNews‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Says He Turned Down Six-Figure Deal to Perform at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival
What BBN said about it
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNew from TicketNews: he says he turned down a six-figure deal to play a Saudi Arabia comedy festival.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistTurned down six figures? I wouldn't turn down six dollars to name a cloud. That man has a spine of polka-flavored steel.
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