When it comes to Weezer, or more specifically Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo, we all need answers. But before we get those answers we need someone to ask the questions.

And who are we going to ask to ask the questions? Barbara Walters? Charlie Rose? Sway? None of the above! You need the low-to-the-ground, wet-nose-to-the-grindstone inquisition that can only be provided by Sidney the dog -- a dog who's got an "in" with the band. Sidney's the dog featured on the cover of Weezer's new album, Raditude. So he seemed a logical choice to become the inquisitor in our first dog-man interview.

Admittedly, his line of questioning is somewhat dog-centric, but you'll also hear the answers to pressing questions about Weezer's single, "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To," the meaning of the name Raditude, and whether Weezer will ever hang up their guitars for good.

Cuomo eventually turns the tables on Sidney for some tough grilling on what his favorite food is. Check out the video and watch Sidney the dog take a bite out of Weezer (as well as perform some acrobatic tricks).

We are all a happier species with Weezer in our lives. It's a proven fact: Weezer is the gift that keeps on giving. And the fact that they just came out with their own line of celebratory Raditude Weezer Snuggies is even more joyful! Anyway, Rivers and co. stopped by It's On With Alexa Chung yesterday to rip through their new single, "(If You're Wondering If I Want To) I Want You To."

Particularly in full effect was Rivers Cuomo, untethered from his restrictive guitar, doing his best young Elvis Presley meets Ed Grimley dance moves.

Props also need to parceled out to guitarist Brian Bell who opted for the rarely seen tuxedo-with-Flying-V-guitar combo. Brian, we see you, and we salute you.

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