Video) — The Offspring - Pretty Fly (for A White Guy) (official Music

The "story" behind The Offspring's music video is a satirical take on the "wannabe" culture of the late 1990s, specifically targeting individuals who superficialy adopted hip-hop culture to appear "cool". The Inspiration

He is eventually carried by a group of girls to a pool party and thrown into the water.

The Offspring - Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) (Official Music Video) YouTube · OffspringVEVO The "story" behind The Offspring's music video is

The protagonist drives a lowrider through town, attempting to look cool by playing with the car's hydraulic system.

Though the band originally wanted actor Seth Green for the role, he was unavailable. Instead, they chose Israeli actor after seeing his audition tape. Cohen became so synonymous with the character that he actually toured with the band and made cameo appearances in other videos, like "Why Don't You Get a Job?". Though the band originally wanted actor Seth Green

Directed by McG, the video brings this character to life through a series of comedic misadventures:

He interrupts a breakdance session to perform his own awkward moves and tries to act tough in front of people who clearly aren't impressed. Directed by McG, the video brings this character

The video concludes with the "white guy" returning home looking disheveled, where he accidentally scares his little sister who is dressed in a fairy costume. The "Pretty Fly Guy": Guy Cohen