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Friday Videos - Aug 12th, 2011

posted August 12, 2011 #


Four Videos
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. Have a great weekend.

Friday Videos - Aug 5th, 2011

posted August 5, 2011 #


Six 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.
  • Cat Gone - wait for it.... wait for it....
  • 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.
  • Gun Report FAIL - perfect.
  • 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)
Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - July 29th, 2011

posted July 29, 2011 #


Six Videos
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.
  • The Splendiferous Barfing Cup - I think this is hysterical and wish it was ten minutes longer.
BONUS
  • 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.
Have a great weekend.

Friday Videos - July 22nd, 2011

posted July 22, 2011 #


Seven Videos
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!
  • Kid flashes camera at Women's World Cup - did you see this kid last Sunday? It's like Chunk from The Goonies really does exist.
  • Jobless Problem Solved - be sure to thank Fiverr.com for making the Internet an even more embarrassing and demoralizing place.
BONUS
  • 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.
Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - July 15th, 2011

posted July 15, 2011 #


Seven Videos
You know the drill. The playlist, the breakdown below and bonus videos below that. BONUS Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - July 8th, 2011

posted July 8, 2011 #


Five Videos
Quite possibly the quickest playlist this week. That doesn't mean it's not highly entertaining. Bonus Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - July 1st, 2011

posted July 1, 2011 #


Eight Videos
This weeks playlist is a good one.. a healthy balance of incredibly weird, stupid and amusing.
  • Google+ takes on Facebook - the NMA animation delivers in spades as usual. via Casey
  • 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 Have a great Fourth of July weekend!!

Friday Videos - June 24th, 2011

posted June 24, 2011 #


Six Videos
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.
  • Merengue Dancing Dogs - did you know dogs dancing to salsa music was a meme? Obviously this guy is an Internet Classic but there are a plenty more.
  • 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.
  • Hang on Woody! - brilliant. nothing more can be said.
  • Woofing Cat - make sure your sound is on for this one.. this is probably a week old or so (aka Ancient in Internet Terms) but it's still amusing.
  • Breakdancing Gorilla - the tiny foot stomp splash is a helluva dance move.. please do your best to recreate this the next time you're out in da clubs.
BONUS My suggestion to you? Leave work early today and extend your weekend by just that much more.

Friday Videos - June 17th, 2011

posted June 17, 2011 #


Eight Videos
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.
  • The Dalai Lama walks into a pizza shop... - what's the dumbest thing you can do when you meet the Dalai Lama? Tell him a pizza joke apparently.
  • 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.
  • Werner Herzog reads "Go the F**k to Sleep" - yes, you heard Sam Jackson do this earlier in the week but there's no resisting the goodness of Herzog reading anything.. particularly this.
  • 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

Friday Videos - June 10th, 2011

posted June 10, 2011 #


Eight Videos
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.
  • Have you ever had a dream like this? - I bet you good money you will want to watch this one at least a few times.
  • 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.
  • Unbelievable Fire Truck Crash - seriously, how does that happen!?! Via VHX.
  • 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!

Friday Videos - June 3rd, 2011

posted June 3, 2011 #


Six Videos
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.
  • Cat plays Shell Game - and has a pretty good success rate!
  • 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.
  • Denver International Airport Conspiracies - again, not a quick video bit of entertainment but seems worth watching.. even if it's just for some chuckles.
  • 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.
Have a great weekend!

Kindercastle - number b

posted May 27, 2011 #

Kindercastle - number b
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.
» Limited Edition LP - white vinyl, comes with download card.
» Digital Download - unlimited quantities, sounds phenomenal

Friday Videos - May 27th, 2011

posted May 27, 2011 #


Eight Videos
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!
  • Captain Murphy Inquires - it's nearing the end of Moustache May; this is a good mentality to keep in mind forever.
  • 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.
BONUS
  • Big Cats play with iPad - yep, I'm a sucker for big wild cats acting like house cats.
  • Bridges on Bridges with Beau Bridges - ridiculous Funny or Die sketch via Matt and Oz.
  • 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.

Friday Videos - May 20th, 2011

posted May 20, 2011 #


Seven Videos
This weeks playlist could be entertaining.. or it could fall flat on its face. There's only one way to find out! Dive right in.
  • Diet Coke + Mentos Fail - wait for it... wait for it...
  • Just a Cat Doing Cat Stuff - yea, there may be a preroll ad but it's worth it. Totally worth it. Proof that editing is everything.
  • Russian Bus Pass - maybe this is super old but, seriously, why does no one react? At all?!
  • Conversations with Bert: Andy Samberg - while it's an official Sesame Street piece it has an odder vibe to it than a sketch educating the youth.
  • 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.
Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - May 13th, 2011

posted May 13, 2011 #


Five Videos
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. Not even bonus videos this week. Sorry! Enjoy your weekend.. it's Friday the 13th!

Friday Videos - May 6th, 2011

posted May 6, 2011 #


Seven Videos
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.
That's it! Have a great weekend.

Friday Videos - April 29th, 2011

posted April 29, 2011 #


Eight Videos
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.
  • Good Will Hunting - Best Cry Ever - wait for it.... wait for it....
  • 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.
  • Nyan Cat: Realism Edition - The Nyan Cat meme will die soon enough but I enjoy the lengths to which this has grown.
BONUS And that's it! Have a great weekend. Moustache May begins on Sunday.. hopefully you're ready for it.

Friday Videos - April 22nd, 2011

posted April 22, 2011 #


Seven Videos
Here it is, another installment of possibly entertaining videos that, hopefully, you haven't already stumbled upon a million times in the past week (or in your prior browsings). And, if you have, maybe you'll still be entertained.
  • The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger - yea, I realize this isn't new but it is to me and it's like a perfect combination of Zoo Books and The Christmas Tree.. can't go wrong with that. via Mac.
  • Indian Break Dance 1987 - more evidence that Bollywood has an aesthetic that you can't deny. I love that sometimes it looks choreographed and sometimes it just looks like they're goofing around. via Daniel.
  • Greatest Speech Ever - there is a lot to love here, even if it's subtle. Give it at least a minute and a half.. it's ridiculous and rambling but I appreciate it for that.
  • Doc Bottoms Aspray AllOver Body Deodorant - here's the deal. With the exception of one testimonial, I could actually believe this is an actual late-night commercial and not a parody. I don't know if that's a testament to the people that made the clip or a commentary on the sad state of television commercials. Maybe both.
  • Look at Me Now I'm Getting Paper! - bald rollerskating guy going absolutely nuts with dancing for a good three minutes. He's got some legit moves.
  • Living Island (HR Pufnstuf Remix) - you know that Pogo song comprised entirely of Alice in Wonderland sounds? Yea, same guy, different sounds. Love it.
  • Stampede of cuteness - I always feel a little hesitant to share cute animal videos, as the Internet is overwrought with them, but then I see something like this and get into a total PEVZ and forget about any trepidation.
BONUS
  • 2'00"" The Movie - I didn't even do any background research on this. Just wait for it and enjoy the mash of clips.
That's it! Have a great weekend.
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