It's Friday the 13th! If you're in Nashville, go see

Captain Picard's "Let It Snow" - these kind of funny edit videos are always entertaining but this one manages to squeeze in the perfect extra joke to make it worth your time.

Francis and the Lights - Like a Dream - I've always been vaguely on the fence about the sounds of this band but always fully supportive of the man's dance moves. Check that fancy footwork!

Corgi on a Carousel - 1) this dog's name is Meatball. 2) This guy knows how to party on a carousel! Please let this start a trend.

Are Emoticons the Future of Language? - not exactly a quirky / funny video but just about everyone thinks that Emoticons and Internet shorthand are killing language - this video takes the complete opposite approach. It's augmenting it in a positive way. Pretty fascinating.

Warner Bros Switched On. Beep Beep. Bloop Beep. - I realize the soundwork on this isn't for everyone but I love the youtube writeup:

Consider the recursion of Coyote, who never eats, but only considers eating, ad infinitum. This barren, craggy, dry universe is more like a Mandlebrot purgatory with an endless supply of Acme weapon products which can't function predictably, or whose proper function can't be apprehended by Coyote.

via Benji

Need more? Watch this great Conan clip or this great Ms. 45 trailer or this rather intense movie trailer mashup. That should tide you over.

Have a great weekend!

So much going on at work - launching teasers and pre-orders and plenty of other things. I really should talk more about that, huh? Regardless, here's your playlist and the standard breakdown!

• Trap Ostrich - not gonna lie, this is probably the most surprisingly entertaining video I've seen in some time. I can not explain it and do not want it explained.
• Zero Theorem Trailer - I did not know Terry Gilliam had another film on the horizon and I really didn't know it was a thematic third piece of his Brazil, 12 Monkeys trilogy. Looks Gilliam Good.
• Jim Guthrie - Difference a Day Makes - a stylistically compelling video from Jim Guthrie's latest album, Takes Time. Love the vibe of the whole thing.
• Vita Brevis - remember those somewhat creepy GIF animations? Yea, they are full on videos with sound now.
• Stop and Kiss Program - it took a minute for this Onion report to kick in but I enjoyed it once the testimonials came into play.

Have a great weekend!

I'm heading out early today to go back to Nashville for the first time in a few months and I couldn't be more excited for it. Happy to see friends and family (and overeat like a true Thanksgiving glutton). If you wanna hang out, hit me up. In the meantime, enjoy the playlist.

• Eastbound and Down: Fixings - I was skeptical about a fourth season but they managed to make it perfectly absurd in all the best ways. See also: Water Jet Pack Fight
• Conan: Season 3 Supercut - normally I wouldn't think much of this sort of recap but because Cyriak is involved, I'm interested.
• Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball G-Major - I don't subscribe to any of the Miley Cyrus drama but this version is horrific in so many ways it really shouldn't be missed.
• Gay Vibes - Good Time Island - music video for Nashville artist Gay Vibes. There's not much of a story to it but it's a great pairing of compelling visuals throughout.. and the album is an enjoyable listen too.
• Eclectic Method - It's a Movie - taking movie samples and making them into compelling collages reminds me of Pogo but there's plenty of room in that space for others doing equally great things. Case in point, this Eclectic Method creation.

I was tempted to post this Stabilized Zapruder Footage because today is the anniversary of the JFK assassination but watching it actually turns my stomach and I can't really endorse viewing it, except that it is technically interesting to see the footage in a new way.

I also watched this Everything Wrong with Back to the Future and it infuriated my nerd brain so hard that I think I broke something.

There's plenty of stuff to see out there but hopefully I provided a decent distraction from your Friday workday.

Have a great weekend.

Not gonna lie, this week's playlist is paltry. I could have added this Uncle Skeleton video or this Wes Anderson short or this Coin promo or this Keezy promo or this amazing short but I didn't want to force that repetition on you! That's to say, I'm covering my guilt for not having a fully fleshed out playlist by reminding you that I give you good content all week. Hopefully that covers me!

• Wind Up Dog Tail Chaser - makes for a great gif.
• Why Can't We Be Friends? - perfection reaction to this on both parties part.
• Tuba Scream - kudos Brian. kudos.
• 1981 - 2001 - Teppei Koseki put together this incredible animated collage of photographs from his life. If it doesn't grab you right off, scrub ahead and marvel at the face placement.. lovely.
• James Wallace and The Naked Light - Worse Things Have Happened - I've been loving this album, Strange News From Another Star, for the better part of two years but it's still got legs. Love seeing the band continue to promote it with pieces such as this short film.

Have a great weekend!

Had a phenomenal party last night at the VHX office... so I'm dragging a bit today. That being said, here's the playlist... I hope it provides some much needed distraction.

• The Rip-Hoff - typically I do not love these kind of theme song slice ups but this one actually manages to tell a story and gets particularly absurd near the end. Approved.
• A Brief History of Video Game Title Design - I mostly loved the first minute of this for all its 8-bit nostalgia but it's really quite impressive to see just how close contemporary video games come to movies - there's almost zero difference.
• Calvin and Hobbes Dance - Animator Adam Brown took it upon himself to put a little motion behind Calvin and Hobbes as an homage. It turned out quite sweet. Oh, and great music from ProleteR.
• Arcade Fire - "Afterlife" Live - Gerta Gerwig is just the right balance of awkward and endearing in this performance, directed by Spike Jonze, from the Youtube Awards. Now I really have to see Frances Ha.
• Breaking News App - I somehow missed this promo piece from Sandwich Video until this week. The story behind it is great.
• Martial Arts Fails - because sometimes there's nothing more pleasurable than watching a proper FAIL compilation.

Have a great weekend! Get some rest! I know I will.

After the massive Halloween playlist yesterday I imagine you may be all video'ed out. Or maybe not. Enjoy these videos if you need the pick me up:

• Cults - High Road - Everyone enjoys a good music video but this one is particularly artful and engaging. Song is solid too.
• Cat-Piloted Decoy Chewbacca - it's a silly Conan skit but who doesn't love a giant Chewbacca costume?
• Maru and Hana - one of the original "cat celebrities" now has a buddy, Hana, and they get along amusingly.
• Late for Meeting - yea, remember the Everything short Going to the Store? Well, here's a sequel and it's actually every bit as good.
• I Spent Too Much Time On This - take a very awkward stock video and add some slightly poorly done effect, instant humor.

Have a great weekend!

Halloween is right around the corner so next weeks playlist will probably come a bit early.. or maybe it'll be doubled up. Who knows what will happen! Regardless, here's this weeks distraction with a promise of plenty more on the way.

• Drink Up - nice bit of motion graphics here but the really important part is the music - composed by Upright T-Rex Music - aka Uncle Skeleton + Nahnee Bori. It's the perfect Halloween ear nugget (side note: Halloween Ear Nugget is a great, disgusting, costume idea).
• RetroReport: Burned By McDonalds - it's 12 minutes long and I don't expect anyone to watch the whole thing but the Hot Coffee Lawsuit is a case worth educating yourself on. Most people think it was flippant and a prime example of our overly litiguous society but, in reality, it was an old woman who just wanted compensation for receiving 3rd Degree Burns from a cup of joe. It's like when you hear Al Gore being mocked for inventing the Internet - the media has you believe one thing but reality is something else entirely.
• Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name (Less Angry Version) - you must stick with this until after the solo, the choral obscenities are beyond perfect.
• "I Will Always Love You" Struggle - being a child is difficult. Why you would put this online is beyond me but it's good to see that youth still struggles.
• Sleeping Cat Accordion Dreams - how does this only have 114 views? Adorable.
• Hand Feeding a Friendly Platypus - can someone add a chippering sound to this little guy? It's the only thing keeping it from ultimate perfection.

More distractions here.. Oh, and I recommend that Arcade Fire preview because, well, why wouldn't you?

Have a great weekend!

Another week, another weekend. It's barely noon and I've lost all focus already. I think that means I'm going to have a great weekend and I'm rather looking forward to it. Here's your distraction playlist so you can join me.

• The Paper Kites: Young - absolutely brilliant music video. 350+ people and 4000+ photos throughout. Really engaging piece of work.
• Home Video Commentaries - two brothers making fun of themselves at an early age. Stick with it for a solid minute, the observation at almost exactly 1:00 is really when it picks up.
• Pig with Sunglasses - need I say more?
• Count Drizzle - every year, a new Count Drizzle song drops around Halloween. This isn't the latest but it will familiarize you with the general aesthetic. Don't miss last years more elaborate affair - Country Crunk. I'm looking forward to the 2013 offering..
• Snow Dog - I saw this on the Deep Into Youtube forums and couldn't look away. It's awful but that's exactly what keeps you glued in.

Have a great weekend! Listen to some Shaboi and find a way to relieve yourself of the Internet.

Ah, the weekly distraction. Who doesn't love it?

• MUTE - an absolutely adorable animated short film focused on a gruesome discovery. All of the slicing techniques are perfect.
• Miss Ping - part of the Tumba Ping Pong Show - miraculous feats of ping pong undertakings. Being fake isn't really the point, being entertaining is.
• White Lion Cub Roar - sorry, this is adorable and your heart should melt hearing it. Or at least chuckle.
• Potty Talk - technology allows parents to spy on their kids and share their bathroom musings with the world. We should all be appreciative.
• Lion King 3D - I may have seen this before but so what?! It's still hysterical.
• Jungle - Platoon - I love to end a playlist on a good dance video and I don't think it gets much better than this. Such `tude, such perfect execution.

Plenty more here. Have a great weekend!

Ah, another week! Another compilation of distraction. You know how it goes:

• Horse Nibbles Cameraman's Ear - this probably wouldn't be that funny if it wasn't edited as well as it is. When you're done, go revisit this greatness.
• Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XXIV Intro - maybe this is jumping the Halloween gun but it's an entertaining 3 minutes. Oh, and Guillermo del Toro directed the couch gag.
• Washington State Popcorn Guy - basically my new hero.
• Back to the Future / Knight Rider Mashup - I actually saw this last week but that theme song is mesmerizing. Can't stop listening.
• Principal's Office - truTV - yes, these kinds of shows are typically terrible but, occasionally, you get some performances that you simply can't deny the amusement. I wanted to hate it but I couldn't do it.
• Fingertips - I never thought this song could have a proper video that did it justice. This one does. Thanks Paul.
• Johnny T's NYC Tourist Tips - kind of thought this was going to be unbearable but, turns out, it was full of some proper chuckles.

Still in need of entertainment? Feeling unsatisfied? Sometimes I just youtube Crazy Russian and call it a day.

Oh, one last thing, if you haven't already. Go listen to this preview set with new goods from Uncle Skeleton, Codaphonic and Jasmin Kaset.

Enjoy your weekly distraction playlist! I feel like it's better this week than it has been in the past few.. so really savor it.

• We Are Brothers - this is the result of two ridiculous brothers wishing their middle sibling off proper fashion - by begging and pleading for him to not "leave them" via original 80's music video. It's actually incredibly well done in every respect.
• 90s Week on Sundance - part of a trio of promotional animations from the Sundance channel. Incredible work and amazing references throughout.
• 80s Week on Sundance - part two of the trilogy - more greatness throughout. Really stunned by how great these are.
• 70s Week on Sundance - part three and probably my favorite. They all have similar styles but this one hits just right.
• Eagleheart Teaser - even if you have zero interest in the show, this teaser contains a pizza briefcase so, you're welcome.
• Every Young Man's Battle: The Movie - the battle against pornography is everywhere. Stick with it until at least the 1:00 mark when our protaganist is tempted by the uncouth and derelict Kevin!
• Infomercials vs The Smiths - this may very well be the greatest mashup of audio and video that has existed on the Internet.
• GettyDubs - what happens when you add audio to stock videos? Awfulness. The toothbrushing is probably my favorite.
• Ween - "The Mollusk" fan vid - how I have never seen this lego animation before is beyond me. It's as close to a literal telling of the Ween song as there could be but it's completely fascinating. Go for the flute, stay for the rotating orchestra at 1:20 - made my week.

More distractions here and here as usual. Have a great weekend!

I will be the first to admit that this weeks playlist is far from the goofy offerings that I usually post but I hope you still find a quality amount of distraction regardless:

• Suzie and Puffu - sometimes after a long week I just like to watch a cat sit awkwardly like a human while observing a kitten play with a ball of paper. The internet is good for that. See more here.
• Flying Eagle point of view - I mean, aside from an intense fear of flying, how could you not enjoy this?
• Plain Sight - more of an artsy piece than anything but it's a nice effect.
• The Double trailer - I am big fan of Richard Ayoade's Submarine and I'm happy to see him with another film ready to go. I don't love Jesse Eisenberg but I've got a good feeling that I'll still enjoy the movie.
• Rotating Moon - more info on this incredible animated mosaic is available here.
• Realigning my Thoughts on Jasper Johns - an entire Simpsons episode deconstructed and ripped apart into vectors - intended to be projected simultaneously on 9 different screens. The results are hard to explain but it's spellbinding.
• Huell Waits - not exactly a spoiler but if you're not up on your Breaking Bad you may want to steer clear from this hour long ridiculousness.

More here or here as usual. Enjoy!

The weeks are flying by. What is it they say about burning the candle at both ends? Do it constantly? I hope that's what they say. Here's your playlist - a bit on the short side this week but I think you'll find something compelling in there.

• Vince Gill confronts Westboro Baptist - even if you have zero interest in Vince Gill or Westboro Baptist (understandably), this is pretty phenomenal. The soft spoken country artist gently calls these idiots out with some of the best zingers I've heard in awhile. Love it.
• Quasi - See You On Mars - some amazing vintage clips paired with a new Quasi song. You should require little else.
• Dumb Blonde - the first Catch Fail is the best. Stop watching after 15 seconds but really enjoy that first fifteen.
• The Scarecrow - Chipotle launched this promo video for their new game and it's intense. Like, seriously dark for a burrito chain.
• Danielle - astonishing animation of emulated aging. It's 5 minutes of slowly perceptible growth... unbelievable.
• Joking Bad - typically I wouldn't link a Jimmy Fallon short film but this is pretty well done if you're a Breaking Bad fan. And, honestly, if you don't love this you need to re-evaluate your life.
• COIN - Yea, that's right! A repost of an earlier blog posting because if you haven't seen this yet, you really need to watch it now.

Have a great one! Enjoy more distractions here if you need them.

I'm feeling quite sleep deprived and a bit loopy. Been a long week! Hopefully this week's playlist will entertain and, possibly, befuddle:

• The Lowdown Intro - as if the host and his room weren't fascinating enough we are quickly treated to some popping, some locking and a lot of lasers. Also known as The Greatest Combo. HT Jed.
• I Love Wiper - I love cat videos. No shame!
• Ylvis - The Fox - sometimes a video rides the borderline between completely stupid and legitimately entertaining. This music video tends to waver back and forth. You're loving it but you're hating yourself for it. Give it through the first chorus before you pass onwards.
• Vooza - Radimparency - Spot-on startup parody video. Usually I steer clear of these talking heads sort of humor but they really nail it.
• Colin Mochrie Goes to the Store - I don't know what it is and I don't want to know. Some things are best left unexplained. HT Paul.

Plenty more over here if you're needed additional entertainment. Have a great weekend. Get some sleep!

I'll be out of town next week but will, hopefully, be able to get you some treats regardless of that absence. That being said, enjoy this playlist - it might be the only one you get for a minute.

• Dreams Are Real - my enjoyment of this masterpiece needs no explanation.
• Russian Hovercraft Lands on Busy Beach - part of me wants to know the context behind this but, mostly, I just want to believe these guys have been lost at sea for awhile and this was the best place to land.
• Slow Ass Jolene - I had my doubts that this would be an entertaining listen but it's surprisingly great.
• Sped Up Springsteen - startlingly enough, if you speed up Springsteen, he sounds alot like Dolly.
• Glass Harmonica - File Under: a musical instrument I never knew existed. I believe it was invented by Benjamin Franklin and, at the time, was believed to insight insanity.
• What's Inside Play-Doh - not exactly a "crazy" video but it's informative and the animation is phenomenal.

Have a great weekend!

Got some goals to meet before the weekend? This playlist will surely inspire you to get them done.

• Big Black Delta - Money Rain Down - let's start slow. If you've not seen the video for Side of the Road, start there. This is a more lighthearted continuation of that same setup.
• Introducing Shittens - a new wet wipe shaped like a mitten! Crass, bottom of the barrel humor that tests your patience but the concept is too ridiculous not to enjoy.
• Roomies - I can't believe the amount of Kyle videos I've never seen. Fortunately, they're completely timeless.
• Bob Odenkirk Yelling Montage - no one curses like Bob Odenkirk. No one.
• Gravity: A Falling Montage - it's a familiar movie trope but it's still powerful. via Kate.
• It's Not You, It's Me - an absurd, but never goofy, short film. Gets a bit gruesome but it's an entertaining watch. Good to see the JASH network offshoot into some more serious shortform goods.
• Best Vines of the World - these kind of compilations are total Link Bait but I fell for it and legitimately enjoyed quite a few of them.
• Music City Shake Down Full Episodes - Nashville has a public access dance show. It's ridiculous and they've started posting all the episodes online. Ridiculous thing to have playing in the background.

More here if you need it. Have a great weekend!

We did it! Another week tackled and successfully conquered! This weeks playlist may not have a long run time but it's quality... imo. Let's get to it.

• Everything Is Festival - Everything Is Terrible and CineFamily team up for a festival of the absurd. The trailer is nothing short of amazing.
• Her - the new movie trailer for Spike Jonze's upcoming creation with Joaquin Phoenix. It looks sci-fi but also completely plausible. Also, emotionally devastating.
• Woman Fails Driving Test - very quickly and very very horribly. via.
• Sex Your Food: Mac and Cheese - very helpful tutorial on how you can properly and efficiently sex your food. A skill we could all improve upon.
• Jonathan Ive iOS 7 Color Inspiration - simple.
• Eminem - Mom's Spaghetti (Remix) - this is such a stupid joke but it works and I enjoy it.

There's more to see if you need it, particularly this. Have a great weekend!

Another week, another playlist.

• Billy Joel Goes Crazy In Concert - proof that context is everything. Watching Billy Joel lose his mind on stage, seemingly unprovoked, is hysterical and amazing. If you want the truth behind it, go read the top youtube comments.
• Daft Punk - Cat Lucky - is the combination of Daft Punk and Cats an obvious fusion for the Internet? Yes, absolutely. Is this executed better than you predict? 100%.
• Sexual Transmission - honestly, I've no idea why this exists but the pairing of youth swimming with big bold STD titles is pretty amusing. via Brian.
• Penguin Tickle - it doesn't matter if you've seen this before. See it again. And again.
• Those Darlins - OH GOD - new song / video from their forthcoming album. It's the most enjoyable thing I've heard from them yet and the new album artwork is "controversial" for whatever reason.
• Hillbilly Slide with Raccoon - The man dancing is vaguely amusing, the raccoon attempting to stop it is even better.

But enough about that, how are you? More here or here if ya need further entertainment.

Things have been heating up work but that doesn't mean I don't have a quality playlist of absurdity for you to enjoy.

• Band Brittanica - an endurance challenge that pays off. Stick with it, you get some great additional gems as you go. Okay, in all honesty, watch the first minute and know you've hit the pinnacle. OR have you?! via Aaron
• TomCatt - "The Hurt" - another endurance challenge. Less rewarding? I don't think so. Listen to it as if he's singing in a foreign tongue and it's even more rewarding. via Paul.
• Raccoon Eating Cat Food - yes, the video is about as boring as that title suggest. However, it spawned this GIF so it's not all bad.
• Los Colognes - "Working Together" - Nashville band Star Wars Disco Cantina Band - if you ever see this record, pick it up and recreate this scene. Keep in mind this is a Funk version of the Star Wars theme... why it's a Western / Flamenco themed dance sequence is beyond comprehension.

That's it! Want more? Watch this, or this or these. You should be plenty entertained!

Have a great weekend.

What a week! Launched a couple sites (more on that next week) and the Summer Mix Series is still going strong. Get that whistling mix! Here's your weekly dose of distraction.

• Franz Ferdinand - Right Action - this video was, obviously, designed to be a big hit on the Internet. Paying homage to Saul Bass and Penguin Books is a match made in Tumblr heaven.
• Everything Is Festival - I've been diving into the offerings of Cinefamily blog lately and ran across this trailer for their festival teamup with Everything Is Terrible. It's absurd in the best way.
• Weird Korean Commercial Compilation - of course I'm posting this. It's probably not going to hold your attention but it's worth a scrub through. via Paul.
• Robot Jox - how is there a prequel to Pacific Rim that I was unaware of? Davis has seen it and I imagine it's far more unwatchable than the trailer is.
• Beats vs Bots - when Drafthouse does a supercut, you should pay attention.
• Sloth + Hair - this pretty much embodies what we think of when we think of laziness and sloth being synonyms.
• Booty in the Air - @Dormtainment - do not even try to comprehend the purpose of this video. Just enjoy that it exists.

Have a great weekend.