They Might Be Giants - Doctor Worm (Official Music Video) 

I graduated with my phd yesterday. Over the last few years thiis song had become a weird anthem, where belting "I'M NOT A REAL DOCTOR BUT I AM A REAL WORM" became a kind of inspirational mantra to finish. In the car ride home from the ceremony I had to play this car so I could finally sing the lyric dishonestly.

According to the Giants, this is the only song they're contractually obliged to play at every concert they ever perform. Well, that's what JL said the last time I was at one, and much as I'd take anything they say with a Giant pinch of salt, I can very well believe it!

Music video: nothing to do with worms and some to do with doctors. Song: Nothing to do with doctors and some to do with worms.

This is the type of song you'd have a dream about, lyrics and all.

Good song to be a worm to especially if you're a worm that isn't a doctor

The part at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="116">1:56</a> really hits me emotionally. Like I think it earnestly connects to how people have these secret dreams and aspirations and talents that theyre hoping will someday be acknowledged and fulfilled. But sitting around dreaming of it and doubting if it will ever come to fruition is such a lonely feeling. And in the music video especially, John's face and the edit they used really packs that emotional punch. And i have absolutely no clue if that is intentional and/or if anyone sees it that way lol

This song just lives in my head rent free and I'll never complain about it.

Any time someone says someone's not a real doctor, I ask if they're a real worm and if they like to play the drums.

This is my orchestra teacher's favorite song and he plays this song everyday in class.

I feel like sitting for two hours in my kitchen watching TMBG videos is a very important task for today, for life.

The stream of consciousness of the lyrics is the real deal. Wakeful dreaming. Automatic writing. Tapping the unconscious. Whatever you want to call it. The poetry is high level stuff.

I usually introduce myself to people as Doctor Worm, to see if they know what a good song really is.

I love both Johns, but meeting and shaking hands with John L. was one of my best moments ever. Such a genius.

Fun Fact: Doctor Worm once built a bird house for his soul in his mom's basement using parts found around home...

I feel like every time I watch the music video for this song, there's a new segment that I have no memory of whatsoever

This has always been my favorite song, and every time I listen to it, I feel a sense of joy and emotion that I don’t think I feel listening to anything else. I’ll always have a deep sentimental attachment to this music video.

This is my highschool orchestra teacher's favorite song. He plays this almost everyday at the beginning of class.

"Choreography." Never gets old.

I love this song, it reminds me of when I lived in Omaha and I had participated in the walkouts that day. The They Might be Giants concert was that day, and they mentioned the walkouts mid set and I was so ecstatic to hear the band of my whole childhood (I grew up on Lincoln) was proud of something I participated in. It helped me gain the confidence in what I believe in that I have today.

I am 18 years old and I only recently genuinely considered trying to pursue somewhat of a living in the arts after being told I should do so by so many people. I feel like Dr. Worm, I think I'm getting good, but I can handle criticism, and one day they'll all call me by my stage name. it will be hard to do if I wanna be a total renegade artist but dammit thats what I want

This song is absolute fire

I'd like to make an excursion into John Linnell's brain, just to see what it's like in there.

Oh worm?

The brass in this song is so good

Rabbi Vole is not a real Rabbi, but he is a real vole.

I remember reading about these guys in 1986 and paying the long distance to hear the Dial-A-Song. (Now That I Have Everything, that day.) I was shocked in 1990 when Flood made them really famous. And now they seem like old friends.

two stories about this song: 1) my stepbrother's band covered this for the high school talent show and it was really good 2) when my friend got their PhD I sang this to them ("they call me Dr Sunny, [...] I'm not a real doctor but I am a real Sunny")

one morning I was greeting my mom and our conversation went like this: "good morning" "how are you?" _don't say I'm doctor worm don't say I'm doctor worm don't say I'm doctor worm_ *awkwardly long pause* "good"

This one really needed a good upload.

a shark on whiskey is mighty risky a shark on beer is a beer engineer

that grin at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="146">2:26</a> ❤️

Theory - this song was written as a response to Rhythm Section Want Ad

Dr Worm a classic

There's a guy I know who reblogs a line from this song once a week on tumblr

Why when I see Linnell smile at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="146">2:26</a> my heart warms-

All this time, and it still has some of the best choreography around. I've had the _Direct From Brooklyn_ video compilation since around the time it was first released, watched it a ridiculous amount of times, but I don't think I ever noticed before now that there's a price tag hanging on the Les Paul that Flans is playing. Nice Minnie Pearl style representin' there. :D

This song is always a treat to see performed live in their concerts. ^_^

Favorite. Song. Ever.

Would you love me if I was Doctor Worm.

TMBG is fearlessness and freedom in the form of music.

At the one and only time I’ve seen them live in 1998 they played this one twice.

Just saw them play this live!

Heard it on newgrounds when I was like 5 in an ancient flash animation. Didn't know who was playing it but I've loved every tmbg since.

Well, thanks Tulok for introducing me to this. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but here we are.

Ahh yes, the best times of my life. The golden era of my life. They Might Be Giants and AdventureQuest Worlds collab. I miss my childhood. Vindicator of They

Who would I be without They Might Be Giants?

One of my all time favourite tunes!

i love the brass in this song

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="115">1:55</a> Gives me chills every time. Bravo.

I remember this song from a special TMBG event on AQW (Adventure quest worlds), we had to kill their doppelgängers to get tokens to trade in for the collector class. Dr worm was playing constantly in the background xD

My son's already in love with some of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse songs. I hum "Hot Dog, Hot Dog" all the time. This is Going to be his formal TMBG introduction like it was mine.

i love that this song and many of their other have music videos, they dont have to make sense just getting to see what awesome absurdity they create.

One of the very first TMBG tunes I heard when I was younger

Talk about an earworm! I work for tips

My nephews introduced me to this about 4.5 years ago and it’s one of my favorites

GOOD MORNING DR WORM!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="129">2:09</a> that bass slide gets me hyped every damn time

Violently headbanging to the brass in this song👌👌👌👌

This is one of my favorites (can you pick just ONE?) but the SONG ROCKS and the VIDEO ROCKS. 10 out of 10 for the JOHNS

God, this song is such a vibe.

They call me Dr. Worm Good morning, how are you? I'm Dr. Worm I'm interested in things I'm not a real doctor But I am a real worm I am an actual worm I live like a worm I like to play the drums I think I'm getting good But I can handle criticism I'll show you what I know And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums I'll leave the front un-locked 'Cause I can't hear the doorbell When I get into it I can't tell if you are Watching me twirling the stick When I give the signal, my friend Rabbi Vole will play the solo Some day somebody else besides me will Call me by my stage name, they will Call me Dr. Worm Good Morning how are you, I'm Dr. Worm I'm interested in things I'm not a real doctor But I am a real worm I am an actual worm I live like a worm And I like to play the drums I think I'm getting good But I can handle criticism I'll show you what I know And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums I'm not a real doctor But they call me Dr. Worm

they call me doctor worm. that’s all they’ve ever called me.

Ooh, you can actually read the name and address on the prescriptions now! Pointless but cool. =)

Please upload a better quality video of Birdhouse in Your Soul, Don't Let's Start, Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head, The Mesopotamians, Can't Keep Johnny Down, and an actual official version of Boss of Me. You guys are awesome and these uploads prove it.

This song always makes me smile big, those horns!

Those first few seconds even without sound Pictures you can hear

Thank you adventure quest worlds for introducing me to this gem all those years ago🤞🏾

One of my favorite TMBG songs. Its just so, so good

Brilliant and beautiful filmmaking here. I love this video.

I was recently learned of this band because one of my co-workers was playing this song

aqw my childhood.. such lovely memories

Can you release a high quality version for birdhouse in your soul? I seriously have played that song on repeat for hours and would love to hear it as crisp as this 👌

I think I first heard this song when I was 11-12 or something, on that nickelodeon show, Ka-blam! At the time, I didn't know it was the same guys from the Particle Man and Istanbul shorts on Tiny Toon Adventures. But this was the song that made me want to really dive into their music. And now they're one of my top three favorite bands of all time, along with any project of Devin Townsend, and almost anything from Stephin Merritt.

Such a good song.

We can finally see this in a higher quality than 140p

One day people someone else will call me my stage name

What a gift! It’s like Christmas! In October!

I forgot about this song until I watched um actually today.

I'd like to learn more about this "Rabbi Vole" character. What's his story?

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="99">1:39</a> i love that short scene.

You’re back! :O

Thank you, Kablam, for first introducing me to this Song as a Kid, I already was aware of the band because of Nicklodeon. But i loved this song as a kid with the accompanying Music Vid.

I’m always happy when I hear Doctor Worm. I also love the Direct From Brooklyn DVD, watch it all the time, thanks for reuploading!

For some reason this reminds me of REM around 1984 ~ 87.

My heart soars

Play this at my funeral plz

I love this song! You guys are great!

Relient K brought me here. I love this song!!!!

Yay! Linnell 2020.

One day, I'll have a comment on youtube be over 20 years old. Of course, other comments will get there beforehand, but I want one of those comments to be on this video. Hence the reason I'm commenting. Someone remind me in 2043 that this exists, and I'll update my life. Hoping to be a museum curator some day, so we'll see if that dream gets to be a reality.

Ended up staying to the third encore during their March 2019 show in Melbourne. Saw the drummer hanging out with some of the audience. I did end up going to see the Clock at ACMI later on like John did when they arrived (was played for 100 hrs straight to finish the season)

Started hearing this song yesterday and now I get this beauty

So awesome. So much joy from this.

I think he is a real DR. prove me wrong

You’re getting better on the drums my wormy friend!

CHOREOGRAPHY

Im not a worm, i just play one on tv.

Sweet! Never got to see the video to this song before now. Much thanks my dudes!

Aww Dr worm I'll call you by your stage name. Also you really good at those drums 🥁

I know this band bc of cartoons. Istanbul, Particle Man, and Dr. Worm lol