Running with Scissors

Running with Scissors is the tenth studio album by the American parody musician "Weird Al" Yankovic, released on June 29, 1999. It was the fourth studio album self-produced by Yankovic and his first album for Volcano Records after it acquired Scotti Brothers; it was also the first record to feature his clean-shaven look with longer hair. The musical styles on the album are built around parodies and pastiches of pop and rock music of the late 1990s, largely targeting alternative rock and hip-hop.

Running with Scissors received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising "The Saga Begins"; however, some felt that the album was rushed. The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200. "The Saga Begins" became one of Yankovic's best-known singles, although it never charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Running with Scissors was Yankovic's seventh Gold record in the United States, and was certified Platinum for sales of over one million copies in the US. The album was also certified Gold in both Australia and Canada.