Beastie Boys’ 1998 “Hello Nasty” Infomercial Is Pretty Genius

The commercial is ridiculous, weird, and totally Beastie Boys.

In 1998, to promote Hello Nasty, the Beastie Boys produced and starred in a half-hour "infomercial" for the album. The commercial was a parody of different late-night infomercials and featured each member in their own bit:

In 1998, to promote Hello Nasty , the Beastie Boys produced and starred in a half-hour "infomercial" for the album. The commercial was a parody of different late-night infomercials and featured each member in their own bit:

Ad-Rock as “John,” the over enthused audience member, was featured in a bit about a juice extractor, that also happens to play Beastie Boys songs.

Ad-Rock as “John,” the over enthused audience member, was featured in a bit about a juice extractor, that also happens to play Beastie Boys songs.

Mike D as exercise guru “Jack Freeweather.”

Mike D as exercise guru “Jack Freeweather.”

MCA (RIP) as “Bill Swenson,” a get-rich-quick money maker…

MCA (RIP) as “Bill Swenson,” a get-rich-quick money maker…


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