No Use for a Name - Why Doesn't Anybody Like Me？

What this video is

Released in October 1999 as part of More Betterness!, No Use for a Name's fifth full-length and fourth release on Fat Wreck Chords, 'Why Doesn't Anybody Like Me?' emerged at the peak of the melodic skate-punk underground's commercial and cultural reach. The band were one of Fat Wreck Chords' most successful acts, with MTV exposure dating back to 'Soulmate' (1995) and a sustained presence on the Warped Tour circuit.…

Why it matters

The video represents melodic skate-punk at a moment of genuine crossover viability: Fat Wreck Chords had established commercial infrastructure in an otherwise DIY genre, and NUFAN had demonstrated that punk bands could access MTV and alternative radio without major-label backing. The song's tempo,…