# The Randy Rainbow appreciation thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music\ **Created:** [February 26, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011 "2026-02-26T17:37:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peter_morris/32/359_2.png) [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/1 "2026-02-26T17:37:41Z")
> **[Randy Rainbow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Rainbow)** > > Randy Stewart Rainbow (born July 6, 1981) is an American comedian, singer and actor. He is best known for spoof interviews that he uploads to YouTube that blend political satire and musical parodies from a left-leaning perspective. > Randy Rainbow was born to a Jewish family in Huntington, New York. Rainbow is his real last name. He grew up in Commack, New York. When he was 10 years old, his father, Gerry Rainbow (né Ribner), a musician and talent booker, moved the family to Plantation, Florida... > [@](#): > > **Randy Stewart Rainbow** (born July 6, 1981) is an American comedian, singer and actor. He is best known for spoof interviews that he uploads to YouTube that blend [political satire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_satire) and [musical parodies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody_music) from a left-leaning perspective.[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Rainbow#cite_note-NYT-1)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Rainbow#cite_note-2) I really like this guy. He takes show tunes or pop music and adds parody lyrics, usually political commentary, and especially critical of Trump and Trumpists. Here’s his Youtube channel > **[Randy Rainbow](https://www.youtube.com/@RandyRainbowOfficial)** > > Official channel of four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated musical comedian Randy Rainbow. > > TICKETS for the RANDY RAINBOW FOR PRESIDENT TOUR: RandyRainbow.com/tour > > Bookings/Partnership Inquiries: TeamRainbow@WMEagency.com > > Official Randy Rainbow... Here’s a few of my favourite works. Sedition, posted after Jan 6th, parody of Tradition from Fiddler On The Roof. My all time fave. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/wT5kafhG3Qw/maxresdefault.jpg "SEDITION! - A Randy Rainbow Parody") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT5kafhG3Qw) The Donald Trump Cell Block Tango [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ihvgfU_g7LI/maxresdefault.jpg "The Donald Trump CELL BLOCK TANGO (Part One) - Randy Rainbow Song Parody") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihvgfU_g7LI) A very Stable Genius [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/k-LTRwZb35A/maxresdefault.jpg "A VERY STABLE GENIUS - Randy Rainbow Song Parody") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-LTRwZb35A) Trump’s Favourite Things. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Nv4207c9M74/maxresdefault.jpg "Trump's Favorite Things! - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv4207c9M74) Latest upload, The Fate of Melania [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/-4g-jFN4yAs/maxresdefault.jpg "The Fate of Melania - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4g-jFN4yAs) ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/2 "2026-02-26T18:56:54Z")
I saw him when he did a show at a local college. Much of his show was stuff I’d already seen on line, but he is fun to watch. I think he’s really clever, too, with his parody performances, altho I think I miss a bit when I don’t know the source song. So, yes, I appreciate him! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/3 "2026-02-26T19:02:45Z")
I LOVE a good song parody, and am a big fan of campy & gay, so I love Randy Rainbow! His productions are great from top to bottom, he really puts a lot of care and work into them. A lot of times he introduces me to songs, too! ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peter_morris/32/359_2.png) [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/4 "2026-02-26T19:12:44Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I think I miss a bit when I don’t know the source song. I feel the same way. For instance, I’m not a Taylor Swift fan. I hadn’t heard the original source for today’s song before. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/5 "2026-02-26T19:59:39Z")
A talented dude, for sure! He’s written a couple of books I quite enjoyed also: > **[Playing with Myself](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58977365-playing-with-myself)** > > Instant New York Times , USA Today , and Wall Street Jo… > **[Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems…](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203579009-low-hanging-fruit)** > > A new essay collection by adored comedian and NYT bests… ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peter_morris/32/359_2.png) [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/6 "2026-04-06T21:19:26Z")
New video- **Not What They’re Paid For** [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/UmOrAA3jjks/maxresdefault.jpg "Not What They're Paid For - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmOrAA3jjks) ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/7 "2026-04-07T15:43:26Z")
Watched that this morning. As someone pointed out in the comments, it’s a bit more depressing than Randy’s usual videos. I suppose that’s a sign of the times. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-randy-rainbow-appreciation-thread/1028011/8 "2026-04-07T15:53:59Z")
I expected it to be sad, being familiar with the source material. But he made it sillier than expected at first but it did snowball into sad. Dang - great work again.