Unexpected Academic Paths of Famous Stars, photo 18
• “Weird Al” Yankovic: Architecture from Cal PolyThe king of parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic, holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. While studying building design, he was already recording comedic songs. His architectural training might be metaphorically linked to the meticulous structure and precision found in his song parodies, where every element fits perfectly.