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The article says that the "memo to myself" part was a last-minute addition to the self-titled album... I'm confused, then, as to how it's possible that it's identical to the version on the 1985 demo tape. - uglinessman 06:47, 25 Jan 2006 (EST)

There's a bit of a striking resemblance between the Weird Al song "The Check's in the Mail" and this song, check it out:

TMBG: That said, "The check's in the mail, and I'll see you in church, and don't you ever change"

Al: The check's in the mail - (Hey!) you're beautiful Don't ever change (you know what I mean)

Dunno, maybe I'm just doing too many drugs. -The preceding unsigned comment was added by 63.22.223.191 (talk • contribs) 11:49, 12 May 2006.

The two phrases seen in both songs are simply cliches that were often heard from yuppy-type suit-and-tie guys in the 80s. As much as I'd like to think otherwise, it's unlikely that TMBG were intentionally referencing Weird Al. - uglinessman 16:07, 13 May 2006 (CDT)

Hey, the accordion page says there's accordion in this. Is there? I haven't heard it. Maybe I've mistaken the funky keyboard stuff. --Lemita 02:30, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Huh, I just relistened to it, and I think I agree with you. There's one moment (right after "Quit... myyyyyyyyyy") that could be accordion, but it's probably not. But then again, I've never been the best at hearing the specifics. ~ magbatz 03:55, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
It's very deep down in the mix but it's there. Listen to the "mighty zombie" section. - Whirrrlwind (Woosh!) 10:42, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
There's an accordion part when it's played live.-CBGBrocker22

Umm... i just noticed that the version of the song used in the music video is definitely the 85 demo tape version. the accordian part is more distinct, and the drums are much less reverb'd at the beginning and during the "memo to myself..." part. also, i read an interview with adam bernstein saying the video was shot and finished before they were signed to bar/none, so it couldn't have used the final album version yet. having finally heard the demo tape version, i'm 99.9% sure of this. --Ehsteve14 00:45, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

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