Everyone knows Neil Diamond as the iconic ‘Jewish Elvis’ with the booming voice and those famous sparkling shirts. But you have never seen his legacy celebrated quite like this in a New York deli. Comedian Andy Samberg has stepped into a sequined blue jumpsuit to become ‘Meal Diamond.’ He holds a bottle of mayonnaise and sings to his lunch with all the passion of a sold-out concert.
The tune is the classic ‘Sweet Caroline’ that we all know by heart. But the words have changed into a funny story about sandwiches. It is a strange and joyful sight to see such a famous melody used for something so silly and lighthearted. You can feel the high energy of the stadium anthem clashing with the wacky life of a man trapped in a deli.
Watch this hilarious performance below to see this wild tribute to a music legend:
Hellmann’s “Meal Diamond” (2026)
Viewers are saying this is the most fun they have had watching a commercial in years. They said that Neil Diamond himself would probably get a good laugh out of this sparkling tribute. It is a moment of pure comedy that shows just how much we still love the music of the legendary singer.
This silly parody is actually part of a much bigger moment for fans of the real music legend. While we laugh at the deli performance, a very moving and serious story about the power of his songs is also touching hearts everywhere.
The “Song Sung Blue” Connection
The movie Song Sung Blue goes beyond the jokes to show the real soul of people who live to sing these famous hits. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a real life couple who traveled the country as a Neil Diamond tribute act. They did not have a lot of money, but they had a deep love for the music and the fans who came to hear it. It proves that these songs are the soundtrack of our lives.
From “Cherry, Cherry” to “I am… I Said,” Neil’s journey is one of the greatest stories in the history of music. He shows us that a great song can make you cry or make you dance at a sandwich commercial. Follow Neil Diamond on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep the music playing in your heart forever.