When Nirvana's Nevermind had its 20th anniversary earlier this year, we went on a few YouTube binges, watching lots and lots of interviews with the band and Kurt Cobain. And guess what? They were super funny. And silly. And clearly appreciated things that were just, for lack of a better word, stupid. So in honor of what would have been Kurt Cobain's 45th birthday today, we bring your our favorite funny clips of him and Nirvana, some of which we've seen a million times and some of which we just found today. (If you've never seen the deeply weird footage of the band playing lathered-up Twister with Smashing Pumpkins, you're in for a treat.)
Riding on a motorcycle and breaking into "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks.
A baked goods enthusiast, Cobain is distracted by an appetizing plate of cookies during this MTV Video Music Awards interview.
Cobain wore a canary yellow ball gown during a 1991 appearance on MTV's Headbanger's Ball.
Nirvana filming a Christmas greeting for The RuPaul Show.
Impersonating Kevin Costner's awkward "that was really neat" scene from Madonna's Truth or Dare.
Going to town on Extreme.
Nirvana getting their makeup done by Kim Gordon.
Playing Twister with Smashing Pumpkins.
Riding on a motorcycle and breaking into "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks.
A baked goods enthusiast, Cobain is distracted by an appetizing plate of cookies during this MTV Video Music Awards interview.
Cobain wore a canary yellow ball gown during a 1991 appearance on MTV's Headbanger's Ball.
Nirvana filming a Christmas greeting for The RuPaul Show.
Impersonating Kevin Costner's awkward "that was really neat" scene from Madonna's Truth or Dare.
Going to town on Extreme.
With a twist of lemon.
On asking Axl Rose to be Frances Bean's godfather.
Nirvana getting their makeup done by Kim Gordon.
Playing Twister with Smashing Pumpkins.