Friday Videos - Nov 16th, 2018

I haven't a clue what the GIF is all about this week. I just searched Giphy for "absurd" and came back with the most enjoyable result. I could have used something like this but that felt a little too racey, even for me.

If all goes well today, there will be some fun news being announced this afternoon over on yk records but since it's still early.. I'll wait until it's official.

On to the distractions..

• Pikachu voiced by Alex Jones - I'll be honest; I kind of hate the idea of normalizing Alex Jones in any way - even if its just for humor. He's an awful, repugnant and downright dangerous person. So, I kinda hate myself for loving the "destroy the child" quote perfectly placed in here.
• Ya Hungry? - this cat verbally responds everytime being asked if they're hungry. I dunno about you but I find this delightful.
• Lag in VR - sometimes it's the little things that get the best chuckle.
• Swedish Metal Aid - the 80's were a big time for supergroup performances but this one is special... mostly because of the hair. Oh, that hair.
• Eric Chien, Grand Prism Magic Act - yes, it's a 7 minute video of magic but it's worth a watch. As discussed with some friends, it's actually maddening to watch because how is he doing any of that?
• The Slap Remake - AV Club posted about comedian Joe Kwaczala's recent slew of new videos - 31 new pieces in honor of turning 31 - and there's a lot to enjoy here. This one, an absurdist remake of The Slap, is right up my alley. If you don't love it, just dive in to find more.
• Why the Victorian Mansion is a Horror Icon - if you're not already watching these little VOX mini-docs, you're missing out. This isn't so much a funny video as it is informative and surprisingly historical. Sometimes Friday Video distractions can be educational, right?