> (see: Weird Al's album sales) Unfortunately, that's a bad example, since Weird Al always gets permission from the original artists/songwriters/composers as m

> (see: Weird Al's album sales) Unfortunately, that's a bad example, since Weird Al always gets permission from the original artists/songwriters/composers as may be the case. For example, he scrapped parodies based on Lady Gaga's songs because she (or the record company?) denied his use, although it's available online (non-commercial distribution): https://alyankovic.wordpress.com/the-gaga-saga/ https://alyankovic.wordpress.com/the-gaga-saga/. Will he pass the four factors? He thinks so, but he still thinks it's a bit rude to not ask for permission.