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Directed by (who later directed Charlie's Angels ), the video is a surreal blend of suburban kitsch and superhero camp. It features several high-profile cameos from the Mystery Men cast, who appear as their characters auditioning for new recruits: Ben Stiller as Mr. Furious William H. Macy as The Shoveler Hank Azaria as The Blue Raja Paul Reubens as The Spleen Kel Mitchell as Invisible Boy Janeane Garofalo as The Bowler

Released in 1999 as part of the album Astro Lounge , the music video for by Smash Mouth is a quintessential piece of late-'90s pop culture. While now inextricably linked to the movie Shrek , the video was actually created to promote the superhero comedy Mystery Men . Production and Cameos Smash Mouth - All Star (Official Music Video)

Contrary to its reputation as a "sell-out" track, the song was written by guitarist as an anti-bullying anthem. After receiving stacks of fan mail from kids being teased for their style or interests, Camp wrote the song as a "daily affirmation" to build their self-confidence. The "Shrek" Effect and Meme Legacy Directed by (who later directed Charlie's Angels ),

The plot follows lead singer as he effortlessly performs "heroic" feats—like rescuing a dog from a burning building and flipping over a school bus—which earns him the admiration of the Mystery Men . Origins and Message Macy as The Shoveler Hank Azaria as The