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Weezer Says This Is Their Best Song, but I Would Have to Respectfully Disagree and Offer 4 Better Options

The members of Weezer tried to pinpoint the band’s best song. I respectfully disagree with their answers and offer four better options.

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In a recent Wired interview, Weezer answered the web’s most searched questions. Among them, they were asked, “What is Weezer’s best song?” All four members gave different answers initially.

Guitarist Brian Bell answered first with “Say It Ain’t So”. Scott Shriner, the group’s bassist, followed up with “I was going to say ‘Buddy Holly’.” Lead singer and guitarist Rivers Cuomo jokingly answered “Teenage Dirtbag”, a Wheatus song. Of course, Rivers wouldn’t answer seriously, as he’s written the majority of the songs. Drummer Patrick Wilson gave a surprising answer: “I’ll say ‘Crab’.” It’s a very underrated song from the Green Album. Great answer, Pat. But here are four better options.

At first, I was surprised that this wasn’t mentioned by the band. Truly, I think they’re still in disbelief that Pinkerton has become a cult classic and a fan favorite. Upon release,........

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