Mark Hoppus Offers Hilariously Bad Talent Show Tips in ‘Wake Up’ Video
## Hilarious High School Talent Show Moment
In the new video for **People R Ugly’s** song “Wake Up,” **Mark Hoppus** from **Blink-182** takes on the role of a clumsy talent show MC. This track will feature on the band’s debut album, *Garage*, set to release on October 24 through Verswire.
### Comedic Principal Role
The video begins with Hoppus portraying a school principal who struggles to run the talent show smoothly. His performance is filled with cheesy puns and awkward remarks, amplified by a hot mic capturing his nervous pep talk to the anxious performer, played by **Tristan Kevitch**, the drummer of People R Ugly.
Hoppus humorously advises, “When you get nervous, just imagine everyone out there completely naked… especially Miss Stacy in the second row.” His comedic timing adds to the video’s charm.
### Dance and Chaos
As the video unfolds, it adopts a quirky vibe reminiscent of *Napoleon Dynamite*, showcasing Kevitch’s quirky but captivating dance routine to “Wake Up.” It takes a wild turn when some minor pyrotechnics accidentally ignite the auditorium. Despite the impending chaos of flames, the dancing continues, leading to an ending that suggests it was all a surreal daydream as the audience erupts in cheers.
### Behind the Song
Regarding “Wake Up,” Kevitch expressed, “It’s about locking eyes with someone on the dancefloor and realizing, ‘Even if I wake up, I’ll still be dreaming.’ Filming the video with Mark was incredible — all the dialogue was improvised, giving it a raw and unpredictable feel.”
### Rising Popularity of People R Ugly
Since 2023, People R Ugly has garnered significant attention, starting with their breakout singles “What’s Up?” and “Brain Dead,” along with a self-titled EP. They’ve been establishing their live performance reputation, including a notable set at Lollapalooza earlier this summer.
The album *Garage* represents their official debut, recorded in the garage of Dossi’s home in Orange County. “This project is something we’ve never done before. We had so much fun experimenting and pushing boundaries, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We hope it makes you laugh, cry, dance, mosh, and enjoy a few unexpected surprises,” the band stated.
What are your thoughts about the blend of humor and music in this video?
