what is going on here? read more to find out

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.

Friday Videos - April 15th, 2011

posted April 15, 2011 #


Eight Videos
Another week, another batch of weird and, hopefully, entertaining videos. For those of you on a non-Flash friendly device please visit the playlist on Youtube and cross your fingers that someone will come up with an HTML5 friendly method of embedding playlists someday. For the rest of you, enjoy the embed above or just visit the individual videos that pique your interest below:
  • How To Get A Guy To Notice You While You're Having Sex With Him - obviously a bit of NSFW subject matter and illustration here but, man, it is perfectly absurd and hilarious. The cooking illustration made me lose it. via Mixel.
  • Children Enjoy Dinosaur - if this happened during my childhood it would either be a moment I relived forever through nightmares or through joyous recollection.
  • Admiral Ackbar - Penetrate It - quick little behind the scenes puppetry of everyone's favorite Star Wars weirdo.
  • Crater Face - short film animation with some feel good vibes coursing throughout it. The end is sweet and, oddly, a little brutal too. via Josh.
  • Casa de mi Padre trailer - I don't want to know if this trailer is real or not. I have decided to believe that it is and await the full-length release.. whenever that may, or may not, be.
  • Star Trek: TNG: The XXX Parody - this is completely safe for work (especially more-so than that Onion video). Honestly, aside from the bad wigs, this is an entirely accurate portrayal of the show.
  • Scooter Computer and Mr. Chips - a previously unreleased Schoolhouse Rocks short about computers that was, I assume, created to quell the public's fear about the forthcoming computer overlords. The best part is that the musical interludes feel like a subversive Pink Floyd b-side that it's lying to you.. Mr. Chips knows he will be sentient one day.
  • Pop Tart Cat! - an exercise in endurance. How long can you make it through this video?
BONUS
  • Zwack - yea, I posted it yesterday but go watch it now if you were putting it off for a more appropriate time (like right now).
  • Paper Record Player - really phenomenal project.
  • Concept Camera: The WVIL - detachable lens that still works remotely. I can foresee this actually happening as long as the battery recharging process wasn't entirely cumbersome. The proposed UI is rather neat too.
  • Nicknames - not a video but look at that illustration. Ridiculous.
Have a great weekend! Tomorrow is Record Store Day - so don't miss out on any / all festivities going on in your area.

Zwack

posted April 14, 2011 #

Should I hold on to Zwack until Friday's videos? Probably. Am I able to wait that long to share new goodness from Matt and Oz? Absolutely not. Bret Gelman is a weirdo but in the best way. If you haven't seen him on Eagleheart yet.. go watch some episodes or marvel at his bizarre Mr. Celebrity series. But start by watching Zwack.

Friday Videos - April 8th, 2011

posted April 8, 2011 #


Six Videos
I'll admit it, this weeks playlist is weird.. but that's alright, sometimes you gotta include some oddities.
  • Fight for Your Right Revisited - there's a 30 minute short film included with the forthcoming Beastie Boys record that shows what happens after the party depicted in the "Fight For Your Right" video. I've been reading about this for awhile now but it's great to see a legit trailer for it. So many great people involved and even if you're not a Beastie Boys fan, it looks amusing.
  • Fruit Gushers Review - I can not explain the appeal of The Food Reviewer but I can admit that it is spellbinding. This kid has tons of various food reviews that mostly consist of him eating and making surprised / pleased faces. It's weird but you can't not enjoy it.
  • 2x4 Through My Windshield - even with that title, knowing what will happen, when the event occurs you will jump. Read the description for why she was filming these two trucks. Scary.
  • Lemme Smang It - likely one of the more inappropriate videos I've ever posted. It's awkward, NSFW lyrics (sort of) and completely ridiculous. I love it when I can't tell if a video is a parody or not. I mean, what's going on with that guys facial hair in the rap breakdown at 2:00??
  • Bicycle Built for Two - videos like this are therapeutic. Mute the sound and just enjoy the sights of an adorable dog riding on the back of a bike.
  • 1979 Muppet Movie Camera Test - while there's nothing totally gripping about this or any substantial jokes it's great to see Muppets ad-libbing. Oh, and anything Muppet related that features Sweetums is a-okay in my book.
BONUS
  • QR Code Resume - I still don't understand QR Codes but this is too clever not to enjoy and respect.
  • Net Husk Virtual Pavilion - I may be a little late to this one (it was posted 4 months ago) but this Dean Fleischer-Camp + Jenny Slate video is perfect. Hilarious, absurd, ridiculous and gripping. The language is sometimes offensive / NSFW if that's a concern for you but, otherwise, it's phenomenal.
Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - April 1st, 2011

posted April 1, 2011 #


Six Videos
No April Fools style pranks in this one.. just a straightforward, typical, compilation of bizarre videos.
  • Skittles Touch: Cat - you've likely seen this already this week but it's rather clever and worthy of sharing. So, if you've seen it, see it again. If not, enjoy.
  • Hercules vs Bear - Lou Ferrigno as Hercules launches a bear into space. Need I say more? via Sean.
  • Help! I've glued a tiny hat to my head - clip from a BBC show that tells the story of a Halloween costume that won't stop. Pretty silly but amusing. via Paul.
  • Julian Assange Nightclub Dancing - do I believe this is actually Julian Assange? It's questionable. Do I choose to embrace the notion for the sake of humor? You better believe it. via Davis.
  • Game Deaths - compilation of video game deaths from vintage systems. Not as engaging as I'd like it to be but a nice trip down memory lane.
  • Controlled Bark Volume - the fourth bark is gold. Feel good dog video to start your weekend.
BONUS
  • Woodkid - Iron - incredibly epic video that I couldn't even begin to explain but I am smitten with the dramatics of it. They went for it and they nailed it.
  • FAIL compilation March 2011 - I realize my adoration for these is basically the dregs of Internet humor but I can't stop myself.
Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - March 25th, 2011

posted March 25, 2011 #


Seven Videos
Some decent selections this week.. though I did intentionally omit some videos just because I assume you have already seen them.
  • TLC Promo - sadly, I can totally imagine half of these shows being legit. via Zach.
  • The Kelly Family - it's hard to believe this is from 1990. It's also hard to believe that a song about not wetting the bed had such a huge production behind it and was broadcast on TV. That kids voice is the perfect combo of hysterical and vaguely terrifying.
  • DEVO Honda Ad - despite being from 1984, the weirdness sustains. via Danny.
  • 60 Things in 60 Seconds - a combination of good writing and Matt Berry narration makes for a must see commercial. I love the "Draw a Bath" portion.
  • Guilty - which dog got into the cat treats? Can you tell?
  • Kristen Schaal Xperia PLAY - this is weird. Real weird.
  • Dungeonmaster Trailer - you may not be convinced of it after watching the trailer but I assure you - you need to watch Dungeonmaster. It has seven different directors, features Bull from Night Court as the devil, has a running time of just over 100 minutes and contains more perfectly cheesy 1980's special effects than you could imagine in one film. I'm not saying it's a good movie but I am saying it's an entertaining one. If you're still not convinced, just read the one sentence synopsis on IMDb, if that doesn't get you in.. you're beyond my help.
BONUS
  • DFA1979 - apparently now that Death From Above 1979 have somewhat reunited they're posting videos of their practice. The lo-fi style matches their sound quite well.
  • Scary Boots - if you can explain what is going on in this video I commend you wholeheartedly.
Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - March 18th, 2011

posted March 18, 2011 #


Six Videos
You know the deal.. check the playlist, the embed above or the breakdown below. Your choice.
  • Adult Swim Bumps via Cyriak - hopefully at this point when I say Cyriakyou go ahead and click through immediately.
  • Disappointing Gay Best Friend - there's a short series of these quick jokes that work quite well. Mostly because the gay best friend nails the exhaustion angle perfectly.
  • Don't argue with an Ibex - if ever there were a grand archive of Internet Classics, I would hope this would make it into the vault. Yes, we've all seen it by now but its entertainment value hasn't diminished even slightly.
  • We're Aight - I'm embarrassed for all involved but mostly for Ja Rule.
  • World's Greatest Extra - Jesse Heiman is everywhere.. and, oddly enough, older than I am. He looks 12! I guess its his agelessness that lands him so many roles.
  • The Way of Bliss - this is an hour long rant praising the ways of drunkenness to salvation. I don't expect anyone to make it through the whole hour but the best part is that anywhere you jump to in the video something amusing is happening - just due to the blasted out nature of the host. via Paul.
Have a great weekend!

Off to TX

posted March 16, 2011 #

Austin, TX
I'm off to SXSW and likely won't be posting a ton in the next few days. I'll do my best to squeeze in some Friday videos but, hopefully, I'll be mostly offline and enjoying the company of many many great friends (too many to link really).

I assume I will be updating the ole Twitter and Tumblr at various times throughout my departure.. so consider taking a peek at that every so often.

Friday Videos - March 11th, 2011

posted March 11, 2011 #


Four Videos
Another busy week with not a ton of time for distractions. That being said, what this weeks playlist lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality (I think).
  • "Star Trek" Wakeup Call - William Shatner provided the wakeup call for the Discovery astronauts this week with this modified Star Trek intro. It's quite nice.
  • Velocipastor Trailer - I don't even want to attempt to explain this.. as it would ruin the video. Just watch it and then hope they start a Kickstarter for a full-length version (not really).
  • DALLAS Series Finale - have you ever watched the series finale of Dallas? The legit finale, not the reunion special finale. It will make you feel better about any TV series you've ever watched that you felt ended poorly. Watch for the devil eyes.. eesh.
  • Feb. FAIL compilation - Eight and a half minutes of cringe worthy moments that I can't look away from. I think it's safe to admit that my affection for America's Home Video style pain antics will never go away.
BONUS
  • COPY - Great motion graphics - insane song.
  • One Minute Puberty - incredible animation. It does have some NSFW aspects - considering what is involved in Puberty - but beyond that, incredible piece of work.
Have a great weekend everyone.. be safe.

Japan Earthquake And Tsunami

posted March 11, 2011 #

Earthquake
While I still plan on posting Friday videos and scouring the Internet for distractions as any other day, I think it's important that we all keep an eye on news about the Japanese earthquake that struck recently. The footage is overwhelming and the magnitude of destruction it has caused is incomprehensible - Hawaii and the US West Coast are under tsunami warnings now. 8.9 on the Richter scale is insane no matter how you look at it.

I don't know if it's just because I'm getting older and paying attention a bit more now but it really seems like the world is going through some pretty chaotic events lately - both geophysically (i.e. earthquakes in New Zealand, Japan, extreme snowstorms, etc. etc.) and politically (Egypt, Libya, Tibet, the whole Middle East, etc. etc.).

Long story short, keep aware.. people are in need.

Friday Videos - March 4th, 2011

posted March 4, 2011 #


Six Videos
I can't say for certain what I think of this weeks playlist but it's comprised of a wide variety of goods.. so that's something!
  • TRON: Uprising Trailer - new animated series set in the same Grid as the latest TRON movie but more of a prequel to Flynn's return. Maybe I'm just a sucker for this style but if The Clone Wars is any indication, it's easier / more effective to make something this crazy as a cartoon than it is a live-action film.
  • Jeff Goldblum Scats - I think I could leave this on repeat all day and it would never bother me.
  • FADADES - I love it when an artist takes themselves so seriously that it's impossible to tell if they're mocking themselves or not. Is this a joke? Is this an honest expression of weird gothic tendencies? What is happening? I'm not sure I really want to know. via Justin.
  • Hasan Baba - best Dad dance ever. Closely followed up by these two.
  • Literal 5th Wheel - while I am sure there are all kinds of impracticalities and limitations involved with this I'm still surprised it never caught on.
  • iPad 2 Review - this is ridiculous but it's so perfectly dry throughout the whole thing that I couldn't help but enjoy it. I doubt you'll watch the entire 7 minutes but pretty much anywhere you scrub to there's a chuckle-worthy gag waiting.
BONUS VIDEOS Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - Feb 25th, 2011

posted February 25, 2011 #


Six Videos
It will be impossible to ever top the greatness of Baby trashes bar in Las Palmas so if you're looking for the highest in YouTube entertainment, just revisit that. If you're okay with less than that, here is this weeks playlist.
  • Moonshoes - Boogieland - I'm calling it right now - feel good video of the year, right here. I can watch it over and over and it makes the day better every time. via Jamie.
  • Pink Armadillo Attack - the Japanese do things I will never understand.. and I never want to. via Chad.
  • Skull Trumpet - the entertainment value to length of video ratio here is off the charts. 1 second is all you get but it packs the biggest punch.
  • ET Sequel: ET-X - the horror angle is ridiculous but the editing work is phenomenal. Who knew Henry Thomas was in so many other movies that could be used for this purpose?? Ridiculous.
  • How Far Away is the Moon? - not exactly hilarious but an amusing bit of education.
  • Trading Egg Yolks - Again, the Japanese do things I will never understand.. and I never want to. via Paul.
BONUS Have a great weekend!

Friday Videos - Feb. 18th, 2011

posted February 18, 2011 #


Seven Videos
A good mix of intentionally hilarious, downright bizarre and animal levity in this weeks playlist. Enjoy. Oh, and many thanks to Chris Mikesell for a ton of quality linkage to flesh this one out.. much appreciated. BONUS That's it! Have a great weekend.

Friday Videos - Feb 11th, 2011

posted February 11, 2011 #


Six Videos
The past week (and prior) have been really intense at work. Non-stop production.. meaning very little time to browse and just enjoy the Internet. That being said, these selections (and the bonus videos) are just the right amount of distraction. BONUS

Friday Videos - Feb 4th, 2011

posted February 4, 2011 #


Five Videos
Work has been absolutely ridiculous this week so I haven't had any real browsing time to stumble upon the funny videos. I haven't even browsed Tumblr in four days! I'm going through withdrawals. Despite all that, I think you'll enjoy this somewhat shortened playlist.
  • Faerie Tale Theatre Montage - "Hello, I'm Shelly Duvall." At first, you think you don't like this.. and then you fall into it's hypnotizing trap. You can't stop watching. So bizarre.
  • The Most Illegal Thing In the History of Wrestling - I don't care much for wrestling but when they openly mock their own format. That being said, don't watch more than the first forty seconds of this, there's simply no need.
  • Exit Through the Pet Shop - this is mostly dumb, weird and very strange. Combining my enjoyment of Banksy and dumb cat videos this video couldn't help but succeed right off the bat.
  • Skittles Fists - This ongoing ad campaign for Skittles featuring the weirdest things ever never seems to get old.
  • The Party God - a clip from Adventure Time that combines the voice work of John DiMaggio and a riff on the Courage Wolf. Approved.
That's it! Have a great weekend.
  Page 26 of 37