Billy Corgan photo: Michael Tran/Getty Images. Thom Yorke photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.
Earlier this week, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan told Antiquiet that he and “Weird” Al Yankovic are the only valiant knights of authentic rock, while bands like Radiohead are elevated due to an ingrained pomposity. In more specific terms, he mentioned pissing on Radiohead.
Since this revelation, we’ve been pondering Thom Yorke, Corgan and their respective bands every day since. Is Radiohead pompous? Should we be more indebted to “Weird” Al than Thom Yorke? Is Billy Corgan valiant? To help explain these burning questions, here’s 10 GIFs showing Corgan and Yorke engaging in parallel activities. It’s clear to the naked eye who’s more pompous in each one.
Dancing
Pompous:
Not pompous:
Laughing
Pompous:
Not Pompous:
Singing a ballad
Pompous:
Not Pompous:
Rocking out with long hair
Pompous:
Not Pompous:
Being interviewed in a funny hat
Pompous:
Not Pompous:
