New Yorker in 2016, describes it as a "downright giddy farewell to a "nightmare" girlfriend." The song's central dog training metaphor has been the subject of criticism. "It's a nasty idea but the rest of the song makes it obvious he is the one at heel," wrote Ann Powers in her original review of the album for the New York Times. Legacy Four Year Strong performed a cover of the song for the tribute album A Tribute to Blink 182: Pacific Ridge Records Heroes of Pop Punk (2005). All Time Low frontman Alex Gaskarth included the song as part of a playlist of "songs that changed your life" for Alternative Press in 2009. Ambient artist B.E.N covered the song on his Blink-182 tribute album Benema of the State. Track listing "Dumpweed" (Live) – 2:50 "Interview With Blink-182" (Hosted By Michael Halloran) "Interview With Blink-182" (Answers Only -- No Host) References 1999 songs 2000 singles Blink-182 songs Songs written by Mark Hoppus Songs written by Tom DeLonge