My apologies on the shortened Friday videos last week.. I could barely keep my eyes open all day. Hopefully this perfect morsel of a video treat - That's a Ten - will make up for it. Personally, I think a little lip smacking combined with such a memorable catchphrase is going to catch on big time.
I somehow caught one rather hellacious bug.. so I'm putting in a lot of time sleeping / not browsing the Internet. That being said, I'd hate to deprive you of video ridiculousness.. even if it is a shortened version. Enjoy the playlist.
Livin De Life - I am sure this guy is way too rich to be embarrassed but, lordy, he should be. How do old white men get talked into making rap videos?
This weeks playlist has one of my new favorite things ever.. I think it will for you too.
Mariachi Band Serenades Beluga Whale - if you asked me to name something outlandish that I'd love to see on the Internet this is not a combination my brain would ever conjure up. Fortunately, it exists regardless of that and is entirely perfect. The whale, Juno, appears to be legitimately amused. It's so good. Total PEVZ.
AutoTune The Pre-Race Prayer - you saw the original last week and now the Gregory Brothers have had their way with it. It's not much at first but it builds into a catchy number, as usual.
Banned 90s Lunchablez Commercial - Lots of NSFW language / imagery but, on the whole, the aggressive and over sexualized nature of a Lunchablez commercial is too ridiculous to deny. Just when you think the joke has run its course, they bring in some new goodness to keep you engaged.
What Turns Teens Off? - just another slightly-retro awkward weekend dance party clip.
BONUS
I'm A Stupid Cat - some NSFW language but probably the best insight into the mentality of a cat you'll encounter.
MOVE - "3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films....." - see also: Learn and Eat (though "Move" is the best one, imo)
This video showcasing the head stability of a Brown Owl is likely something I should save for the Friday Videos depot but it's too fascinating not to share immediately. See also, the GIF version.
I think you're in for a treat with this weeks playlist.. enjoy!
Nashville Invocation - while the legitimacy of praying before a race is certainly questionable you have to enjoy where this guy takes it. He's obviously a Talladega Nights fan.
Dancing Squid Bowl Dish - supposedly the squid is dead but the sodium in the soy causes the legs to move. So, yea, very weird but worth a viewing.
Spit Takes: Advanced - I think The Dribbler or the Randy Pope may be my favorite. Do a slow scrub through and catch The Naked Whale.. so good. Via Casey.
The Dark Knight Rises Trailer - NMA created a trailer for the new Dark Knight film that's even better than the actual teaser.
Apple Store Challenge - what will Apple employees put up with from customers. You'll be amused where they draw the line.
Dance Mix Smash Up - Todd has a series of phenomenal videos made for Big Freedia.. I never get tired of watching them.
Deleted "Lost" Scene - Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse present a new scene that explains a lot of what you were hoping the finale would cover.
Paineilmakitarakisa Siurualla - this guy has nearly 1,200 videos.. many of which seem to feature him thrashing and rocking out in rural locations. The internet is a very strange place. Thanks Invisible Creature.
Big weekend... it's probably best if you just stop working now. Here's your playlist and the breakdown below.
Planet of the Apes Party Fun Time - a ridiculous amount of work had to be put into making this ridiculous compilation of Planet of the Apes footage look like a serious dance party. I love all the subtle added details.
Look at this! - this was posted last December so it's probably really old news but, man, I love it. Look at this! The laugh is incredible.
Mini Motorcycle Tooth Pull - kids will always find inventive ways to pull teeth from their head.. this is a phenomenal example. If I ever end up with children, I will allow this kind of behavior and likely encourage it.
Let's Enhance Supercut - absolutely perfect compilation of Let's Enhance clips. The part about "an image enhancer that can bitmap" is easily my favorite.
Spider-Man vs Mirror's Edge - If you've not seen the official trailer for the Amazing Spider-Man reboot, watch that first. Then, let it hit you that a large chunk of the second half of the trailer is incredibly similar to the video game Mirror's Edge. I don't see this as being a big deal but I believe the Internet is all flustered over it!
Liam Finn - Cold Feet - not the greatest video but his new album Fomo is superb. Get it.
Jim Guthrie - So Small - a little bit of ingenuity goes a long way. Despite being released in 2003, I am just now discovering (and loving) the album this stems from - Now, More Than Ever.
I Can Go For Sax - how long has it been since you listened to this? Way too long. Put it on repeat for the next hour.. you won't regret it.
Pizza Machine Promo - yea, the first minute or so of this is super boring but once you hit 1:17 you will see why this is worthy of Friday Video status. A pizza so big that it requires a chandelier mount to move it around. America.
BEP - Everybody Poops - I can't help that I find this amusing. It's ridiculously well integrated. Or maybe this is the real song and I'm just totally ignorant.
Humpback Whale Rescue - not a funny or ridiculous video.. just a rather phenomenal story. A group of whale watchers end up rescuing a beast and then it celebrates for an hour with them. Nuts.
Count Tarakan - Istanbul not Constantinople - Duncan points out that it'd be a travesty not to include this one this week and I agree. What is going on here? So much production value for such a ridiculous verison of this song.
Thundershirt for Dogs - this is an actual product that you wrap around your pet to calm them during thunderstorms. The product itself seems ridiculous but the video host takes it to a new level.
KFC Commercial - courtesy of Peter Serafinowicz. He really has a lock down on vintage footage combined with absolutely absurd (and vaguely disturbing) voiceover. Place on plate....
Thoughts on Hairspray - Paul shares his nightmare fodder.. I think it's too ridiculous not to enjoy.
VFX SR - I dare you to watch this whole thing. I dare you. If you can't make it, just skip to the 8 minute mark and receive an awesome treat.
James Brown Miso Soup - rarely do I tire of enormous celebrities going to Japan and making absolutely ridiculous commercials. Gotta pay the bills!
Transformers 2: Exclusive Clip - I realize Transformers 3 is the latest in the series but this clip still stands as appropriate and perfectly ridiculous. via Jed.
RIP Ryan Dunn - an official Jackhouse video featuring Ryan Dunn. It's unfortunate the way he died but at least he has a grand archive of footage of enjoying himself with his friends.
FAIL Compilation June 2011 - yep, I still can't get enough of these. I know better but I don't care. I love them.
BONUS
We'll Kill U - the latest from Lonely Island.. it's the "Just 2 Guyz" duo once again.
This week should be subtitled "Accidental Animal Edition" because, frankly, the playlist is mostly animal vids (though not entirely). It's a quick one this week but entertaining.. look for the Bonus vids if you're hoping for a bit more substance.
Cat Watching Slayer - I feel like I may have seen this before but the pan over to the cat and slow reveal is too perfect not to enjoy.
Horrifying Ghost Footage - this guy has a ton of homemade videos that are all about this quality... right on the borderline between total stupidity and genuinely amusing. Sometimes it teeters more way one than the other but this one in particular is just perfect. via Shaboi.
I hope everyone has been watching the Colbert Nation / Third Man Records "Rock Odyssey" all week but, in case you haven't, please take some time to do so now. Sure, it might take a decent chunk of time out of your day but it's Friday - so do it: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 - as well as a performance and a Catholic Throwdown.
As always, here is the playlist and the breakdown below. I haven't even hit up my usual depots for videos yet so there may be an extreme list of Bonus videos this week but it seems like Eight videos is plenty to get you ready for the weekend!
David Byrne Interview - this may be too slow for some of you but the overall weirdness vibe to it is too amusing not to take in every second. And you actually get some good insight on The Talking Heads along the way.
Space Girl - montage of loads of ladies featured in vintage sci-fi films. It's likely better to supply your own soundtrack but there are loads of great visuals throughout. They just don't make `em like this anymore.
Yung Jake - Datamosh - pay attention the lyrics; he's just messing with you. Some NSFW language but I love the lazy style of everything but he obviously knows what he's doing.
Did you hear a click? - adorable couple Rita and Frank try to take a photo on their computer.. end up taking a video. The best.
One year of the moon in 2.5 Minutes - The moon is such a fascinating thing to me.. it's remarkable to see all of its subtle movements compressed down into such a tiny timeframe.
Happy in Paraguay - did I post this as a Friday video years ago? Yes. Is it still hysterical? Absolutely. Maybe even better than it was before.
BONUS
The Cooking Show: Money Shot - super cut of that "O Face" people give when they first taste the creations from a number of cooking shows. via Paul.
Science Fare - 4 minute episode of Mike Carlo animation. It's a bit crass at times but I was quite entertained. via Will.
Lioness tries to eat baby at the zoo - I assume you've all seen this by now but it's worth a revisit as a gentle reminder that Big Cats want to eat your children.
Because I'm hesitant to modify anything on the FTP due the impending potential restore I am just going to dive straight into this weeks videos and continue to cross my fingers for the server to get back to where it needs to be. Anyway, enjoy the playlist, it's a good one if I do say so myself.
eHarmoney Video Bio - this girl loves cats. I mean she loves cats. The skeptic in me says this is faked, the lover of the absurd wants to believe it's entirely real. via Paige.
Elmyr Pharmaceutical Ad - aside from being a perfectly funny ad on it's own, it's made quite a bit funnier given that it features Brent Hinds of Mastodon.
Hahn: SuperDry - Publicis Mojo deserves a giant hearty pat on the back for this one. Ridiculous, memorable and entirely entertaining from start to finish.
What's your favorite body part? - some NSFW language (depending on where you work) but rather entertaining. Do not scrub to the end, watch the whole thing. The end is perfect. Don't ruin it by jumping to it. Wait for it.. via Jamie.
JEFF - "Diamond Way" with Cats - I posted this on Tumblr yesterday but it bears repeating here again. It's an unofficial fan video for JEFF the Brotherhood consisting of random footage of Pallas Cats. It's perfect. Also, don't miss Ty Segall cut to footage of Salem the cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Double perfect.
Kip Addotta - Wet Dream - Is this supposed to be a clever euphemism? Is it a literal interpretation of a dumb dream? How does this exist? Why is it five minutes long? How is it so bad? The puns start flying at an alarming rate at about 3 minutes in. Ridiculous.
BONUS
Mailchimp: A Book Apart - another Mailchimp profile on a respectable company.. this time, A Book Apart. Must remember to watch this later.
I Live in the Woods - "A woodsman's frantic journey, driven by happiness, slaughter, and a confrontation with America's God." Not for the faint of heart... in fact, this one probably takes a special breed of person to enjoy. You've been warned.
GoPro on a Hula Hoop - if this little camera doesn't end up taking over the world of video in some small way I'm going to be super surprised.
Have a great weekend.. everyone hold their breath for the Dreamhost backup system to kick in and restore this site back to its proper June 2011 glory!
You know the deal. The playlist, the breakdown below and some general well wishing.
Kid Gives Speech After Learning To Ride a Bike - if the triumphant nature of this video doesn't warm your heart you are a cold cold individual. Paul said it best; I look forward to when this kid grows up and starts writing speeches for President Bill Pullman.
Pastor Erickson's Miney Miney Tiny Time Town - given that this was posted in 2007 I am going to assume it's incredible old news to everyone here but, to me, it's fresh and quite amusing.
Cyriak - Baa - as with all Cyriak videos, be patient... when you think it can't get any more bizarre and weird, it does. Then it does again.
Old Man invades interview - I do not want any context for this. I just want to enjoy this weird old man being a strange nuisance.
There's no such thing as Jellyfish - granted, this doesn't fall into the "temporal entertainment" that most Friday Videos consist of but there is so much beautiful footage of these creatures that it should not be missed. And the calm, educational narration is a nice bonus.
Bonus Videos
VHX Bumpers - when you load up VHX you are greeted with a custom, often vintage styled, bumper. All of them are great. You can even submit your own.
Mardi and The Egg - this boxer dog loves herself an egg. I try not to overwhelm the main playlist with Animal Videos but this is too heartwarming to miss.
Christmas Krampus Cat - alternatively, this cat absolutely hates its Krampus outfit. Fortunately, the narrator is hilarious.
TED Talk: Aaron Koblin - the man responsible for the Arcade Fire "Wilderness" video and The Johnny Cash Project (among other things) has a TED Talk. Need to remember to watch this.
Yea, that's right - a post more important than Friday videos! Today, the tenth album from little label experiment is officially released. It's a big deal!
number b is the second full-length album from Kindercastle and I couldn't be prouder of it. It's a collection of pop songs influenced by a range of musicians the likes of ELO, Raymond Scott, Mouse on Mars.. it's a long list. "Pop" music often gets associated with being vapid and shallow but this is smart, catchy, clever and feels genuine. I could gush on and on about what I love about every song but I'd let you decide for yourself.
We printed up a limited amount of white vinyl with beautiful cover art from S.Britt. It is a real treasure to hold. It's $10; you can't beat that.
Personally, I feel like this weeks playlist knocks it out of the park. That is to say, I'm incredibly entertained from start to finish.
Star Wars - "Welcome to the Jungle" - I know I harp on Star Wars stuff being easy fodder for the Internet but Chewbacca as Axl Rose backed up by an Ewok Slash is not something even I can deny. Oh, and a Jawa playing Storm Trooper drums? Too much!
Grandma and Baby: Day at the Park - I don't know why these masks exist. I don't know why someone decided to film this. I don't know why I can't look away. It's equally disturbing and hysterical.
Cop Weed - a dirty cop and his wife "overdose" on marijuana and call 911. As usual, anyone that is too high and freaking out is bound to release some great quotes.
Oops - wait for it.. wait for it... waaaaait for it.
Drunk Ron Swanson - the best five seconds you will experience today. Or take in the Extended Cut for the best 30 seconds you'll encounter today
Poo Genie - this is probably in poor taste (no pun intended) and not something you might expect from me but 2:30 of stupid animated poop and fart jokes from Japan is not something I can look away from.
Abed on Cougartown - you may recall an episode of Community where Abed regales Jeff with a tale about appearing on Cougar Town (directed by Richard Ayoade no less!). It sounds absurd... but it turns out, they made it happen. Apparently the creators of both shows are friends. Kind of enforces how great "Community" is even more than they already had.
Klingon Lesson 1 - um, there's too much awesome here for me to even get into why I love it. Maybe not "main playlist" quality but it's pretty great.
Smallville: Finale Emotions - apparently this is an uber-fan of the show documenting his real time reactions to the plot developments. If this is at all real, I'll be shocked... and completely blown away that anyone reacts this way to anything!
Have a great weekend. Hopefully anyone in the greater Nashville area will be attending the 2011 Stache Bash with me tonight.
Planking Craze - how is this not an Onion News Network piece? How / Why is this real? No matter how ridiculous the Internet can be, remember that real life is equally as stupid.
Dressing Up the Cats - that's right! Two cat videos featuring silly songs.. except this one features uncomfortable cats in marriage outfits.
Baby Phone Curse Hack - obviously some NSFW language here but I love that someone figured this out.
BONUS
Mr. Ghetto - "New Orleans Bounce" - highly inappropriate and probably not even something I should post at all but imagining this being filmed is so hysterically absurd that I can't resist. Perfect touring partners for Big Freedia.
Breakfast Interrupted - super slow motion (1000 fps) breakfast spread being elevated and demolished. Approved.
Amputee Patrick shows off Bionic Hand - not exactly a thrilling or exciting video per the usual content but the fact that this exists at this level of articulation should blow your mind.
Another busy week and some crazy YouTube hiccups prevented me from putting together a more fleshed out playlist but I think you'll still find plenty enjoyable here.
Best of Troy Barnes - for some reason these compilation videos of Donald Glover are making the rounds and I'm rather enjoying them. Be sure not to miss this or this, especially.
Badi (Turkish ET) - not something I expect anyone to actually watch but just scrub through and you'll be greeted with a bit of weirdness no matter where you land.
Not even bonus videos this week. Sorry! Enjoy your weekend.. it's Friday the 13th!
There's an abnormal amount of animal related videos in this weeks playlist but I'm not ashamed. I am entertained.
Fat Cat Struggles to Lose Weight - not exactly hilarious when you know the back story but the image of the overweight kitty pacing on the treadmill is undeniably absurd. I do recommend muting the sound.
Nu Thang - apparently this kid is a lawyer in Phoenix now so he's definitely overcome his shortcomings as a performer.
Beatles Fan Club 2011 - the caption for this video reads "Yet another reason to hate young people." I find this to be hilarious.
Black Cat - if you can make it through the verse you'll have the chorus stuck with you all day. via Mixel.
Ultimate Dog Tease - sometimes there really is such thing as the perfect overdub. This is a prime example.
Bunny Jumping Show - if this didn't have the soundtrack paired with it that it does I wouldn't be so into it.. but because it does, I am.
Osama's dead, baby. Osama's dead. - when you heard the news that Osama bin Laden was killed did you immediately jump on your four wheeler, attach an American Flag and shoot guns wildly into nothingness? You probably should have. via Paul.
BONUS
Inception Folder - the movie Inception as told by folders on your Mac. Surprisingly accurate.
Hambuster - ridiculous short film of an animated hamburger on a rampage.
Yo Yo Ducks - everyone loves a yo-yo.. even ducklings. via Falfa.
Popping Balloons - flipbook style animation made by popping a ton of balloons. The animation style looks strikingly similar to Don Hertzfeldt, though I've no idea if he was actually involved or not.
I'm entertained by this weeks playlist, hopefully you will be as well.
PS3 - It Only Does Identity Theft - some vulgar language in this one but I love the pitch perfect parody ad knocking Sony down a notch for their terrible hack this past week.
Existential Star Wars - I tend to stray from Star Wars related goods but this combo of familiar footage and Jean-Paul Sartre quotes for subtitles is too perfect.
1978 Krofft Superstar Commercial Break - the Better Business Bureau commercial at the end of this clip is phenomenal... so weird. More commercials need to exist like this today.
Elephant Phobia - apparently it is possible to ride atop an elephant and also be completely terrified by them.
The Wilhelm Scream - supercut of loads and loads of examples of the infamous Wilhelm Scream. It starts to sound like noise after about 20 seconds.
Crazy Dance (Turkish) - I do not want any background information on this clip. These guys are having a blast and it's hilarious. If someone asks you what the best thing is that you saw today you can tell them it was five grown men dancing in the wilderness with total abandon.
