If you're around the Nashville area this weekend, go see Jay Leo Phillips and Tower Defense play at The 5 Spot. Jay's only played one previous show and it was a spectacle. I imagine the follow-up will be even better.

Enjoy some silly distractions!

• World's Fastest Perfect Bowl - just 86.9 seconds and he scores a perfect game. Love that lane shuffle.
• Burger King Fantasy - Darius Rucker wrote a legitimately sweet song about fast food 10 years ago, never forget.
• Bob the Drag Queen "Crazy" - this goes through a number of changes and it just gets better at every turn.
• Cockadrummer - absurd, stupid and right on target.
• Trapped in a Prism - the Internet is a weird weird place.
• Hey Ya! but everytime they say 'Uh' or 'Alright' it gets faster - stupid.
• New Order - The Perfect Kiss - I don't care that I just posted this two days ago. How often do you encounter a 10 minute music video worth watching multiple times? Almost never! Soak it in.

If you're around the Nashville area this weekend, go see Jay Leo Phillips and Tower Defense play at The 5 Spot. Jay's only played one previous show and it was a spectacle. I imagine the follow-up will be even better.

Enjoy some silly distractions!

• World's Fastest Perfect Bowl - just 86.9 seconds and he scores a perfect game. Love that lane shuffle.
• Burger King Fantasy - Darius Rucker wrote a legitimately sweet song about fast food 10 years ago, never forget.
• Bob the Drag Queen "Crazy" - this goes through a number of changes and it just gets better at every turn.
• Cockadrummer - absurd, stupid and right on target.
• Trapped in a Prism - the Internet is a weird weird place.
• Hey Ya! but everytime they say 'Uh' or 'Alright' it gets faster - stupid.
• New Order - The Perfect Kiss - I don't care that I just posted this two days ago. How often do you encounter a 10 minute music video worth watching multiple times? Almost never! Soak it in.

To keep things fair and balanced, here's an embarassing cat leap gif to go along with that silly pup. We're all silly animals.

Tomorrow is Record Store Day - please try to find some time to celebrate your local brick-and-mortar shop; they'll appreciate it. Granted, it'll probably be a madhouse there tomorrow but that's part of the fun. Oh, but just don't buy any Spaceman 3; they'd appreciate it.

• Hans Zimmer - Live at Coachella - it's a slow swell but this gets way more rockin than you'd expect from ole Hans. Love it.
• Naked Tickle Me Elmo - meant to share this last week but didn't have a good video version. The skinless Elmo is a real treat.
• Embarassed Bull Mastiff - Honestly, everyone involved here should be embarassed. Adorable.
• UFC Glitches - I have zero interest in UFC or UFC games but I do have interest in game glitches in which the characters look like a bunch of idiots. There's a ton of these on Youtube but most come with some unbearable commentary, this one is short, simple and speaks for itself. But, please, treat yourself to this one for real thrills.
• Communications-Based Train Control - not a silly or weird video, just an insightful one about how impressively old the NYC MTA is. Just give it a scrub to see how antiquated the equipment is.
• Subway Race - I think this is actually from 2012 but it's new to me. Dude runs from one subway stop to another.
• Queenstown Downhill Sled - if you make it to New Zealand, please partake in this bonkers downhill sled activity and report back exactly how terrified you were. Can't wait to hear about it.
• Seagull - sometimes you just need a simple moment with a seagull.

I couldn't resist the Pepsi / They Live mashup gif. Maybe it's a little on the nose but I still enjoy it. Alternatively, you can enjoy Shaq dunking an Oreo if that's more up your alley.

• Uncle Skeleton "Jeux" - if you didn't catch it yet, there's a brand new Uncle Skeleton video from his latest album Cocoa Beach. Many thanks to MKAV for creating it.
• Do I look like I know what a JPEG is? - I won't try to explain it but this five seconds is perfect.
• Bootleg Bart - do you know the Bootleg Bart Blog? A repository of unofficial Simpsons ripoffs? Well, the site has it's own intro trailer. I can't remember the last time I read a blog that had its own trailer. Maybe never.
• Missles in Iraq - drain the swamp, amirite?
• Spoon - Hot Thoughts - nothing too crazy here except a well edited, 80's VHS'ed live performance. For some reason, parts of this song remind of this AIR remix.

Today's the last day for Kevin Sheurs at VHX. He's our CTO and has been with the company since day 1; helping to build the entire infrastructure of our platform. It's lamentable to see him go but I'm excited to see what he gets into next. Follow him on Twitter, he's always got some interesting insight to share.

But enough of the schmaltz - on to the videos. A short one as I spent the previous evening sending Mr. Sheurs off in grand fashion.

• Double King - an original animation by Felix Colgrave. Give it 30 seconds and you'll be hooked for the remainder of the flick. It's unbelievable one person did this.
• Our Heavenly Bodies - I mentioned this previously but I'm going to see Coupler play in Philadelphia this weekend perform a live score to this 1925 silent film. Sounds pretentious but I am confident it will be stellar.
• Rick TV - another combo Rick & Morty / Paul Robertson animation. Stellar work, even if you don't know the show at all.
• Epic Puppy Sneeze - you know what's coming and it's still baffling.
• Datamoshing Test - welcome to your new nightmare. Nice.

Videos below. I'm just working for the weekend these days.

• Broken Social Scene "Halfway Home" - first new BSS song in seven years. Good to see them back. New album this summer.
• Shot on iPhone 6 - we live in a weird weird world.
• Skyway Man "We Both Have Nothing to Fear" - I mentioned it before but this performance from Skyway Man is great, don't miss it.
• Fargo Season 3 Trailer - I'll be honest, I have not watched this because I want to go in stone cold ignorant to the new episodes. I know enough already to be intrigued but I'm sure you'll enjoy watching this.
• Rick and Morty 8-Bit Vision - how did I miss this Paul Robertson animation for Adult Swim? Better late than never.
• Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - red band trailer with plenty of cursing but Frances McDomand is amazing. Normally I'd shy away from this but it's legit amusing.
• Rayne meets a "Robot" - c'mon folks, this is just adorable. A hot water heater has never felt such kindness.

I was tempted to post these bonkers supercuts but they vary wildly between true amusement and grueling stupidity. So maybe they were perfect?

For whatever reason, I got the phrase "Heavens to Murgatroyd" stuck in my head this morning and then discovered it was originally coined by Bert Lahr (the Cowardly Lion) in Meet the People. Also, it has no meaning. One surprising fact mixed with one less surprising fact. Here's some more fiddle faddle for you:

Enjoy!

• Heavens to Murgatroyd - Exit, stage left!
• Hi Stranger - a delightful animation from Kristen Lepore. I can't even articulate why you will love this but you will.
• Ten Meter Tower - regular people like you and me face the idea of leaping from a Ten Meter Tower (33 feet). Maybe you've seen this already but, if not, I implore you to watch the whole thing.
• The Most Unsatisfying Video in the World ever made - you know those top down cooking videos you see everywhere? Yea, this is that but all mistakes. Love it. via Forest.
• Tomorrow's World from 1982 - an engaging description of brand new video technology that is hysterically outdated looking at it now.
• Windows 95 Startup Sound Slowed 4000% - just put this on and zone out. Perfect background sound. More here.
• Frog Cell Division - According to this article, this video is not a 3D animation. This is a custom microscopic view of a frog cell dividing over the course of 33 hours. Leaves ya speechless.

I never really know what to write in these Friday Video summaries. Do I point out the best posts from the blog this week? Do I tell you about yk records happenings that you may have missed? Do I rattle on about the weather? (It snowed this week). Or do I make up some filler text about not knowing what to write just to occupy the space?

Enjoy!

• Olly at Crufts 2017 - a 10-week old Jack Russell has a blast at a dog show. Lots to love here - the ramp leap, the total face plant and the announcer having the time of his life.
• Mint Royale - Blue Song - when Edgar Wright's trailer for Baby Driver came out, I became aware of this music video he directed some years ago featuring a load of British comedy greats. New to me.
• Billy Eichner Hijacks a Strangers Tinder - I've watched this, in its entirety, twice. It's great.
• Alexa Skull - a hack I'd like to see more of.
• Helicopter Rotor Frame Rate - lovely bit of technology pairing here matching the framerate of the camera to the rotation of the helicopter blades. The mismatch inverse is also quite entertaining.
• 2017 Minnesota State High School All Hockey Hair Team - the title is a mouthful and the video is 8 minutes long of passionate insights on sports hair. I couldn't get through it all but I must respect the earnesty.
• Everything - this is cheating a bit because I already posted about it but if you have not immersed yourself in the new trailer for David O'Reilly's latest project, take the time to do so now.
• Everything, Ep 15 - it's been many years since I revisited the Jason Whetzell, Danny Jelink created series - Everything - but it's still good. The Juicer sketch in this one is so good.

Can't stop watching this. It's too hard to pick a favorite part. And this GIF compilation needs your eyeballs on it. Stat.

Part of me wants to investigate just what is happening with that glitched out, somewhat terrifying, A Few Good Men GIF but I also feel great just letting it exist as a bizarre treat from the Internet.

Much of this weeks playlist comes from Hinman Hyperlinks - small batch, hand curated, artisanal hyperlinks. It's actually a thing. Sort of.

• Kazoo Kid: Trap Remix - if it's been awhile since you enjoyed this, revisit it. It's a true Internet Classic.
• Doggo Does a Speak - this is far longer than I expected.
• How to do Chores: 2016 - an apt summary of last year.
• News Anchor Parenthood - its funny, then it's funnier and then it's awkward. via Falfa
• Pizza Hut High Tops - on the face of it, this isn't all that wacky. Funny concept and not so entertaining delivery. Until you realize the shoes are real and we live in a world where you order pizza from your shoe.
• Gin No Sara: Dance Commercial - do you know Gin No Sara? Well, watch this commercial and see if you can determine what it is they do. Let me know if it hits you before the end card. When you're done, please, seek out more.
• Japanese Commercial Time: 2016 - these kinds of compilations can be cumbersome because of their length but bounce around a bit, enjoy the oddities within. Japan really has their commercial game on lock.
• Kazoo Kid: 5 Hours - I'm curious, how much of this can you take? 3 minutes? 20 minutes? 4 hours?

I loved this but could not find an embeddable copy - so just be sure to enjoy on its own.

Some weeks I'm not quite confident that I have enough quality distractions to provide for a worthwhile Friday Videos compilation. Some weeks I'm excited to get them all into a list to enjoy them myself. This week is the latter, not the former.

Enjoy.

• Ethel Smith - Tico Tico - start to finish, this is mesmerizing. The acting at the top is great and the organ playing is next level. Next planet even. Then it turns into an all out jamboree. Love.
• Chewbacca Overreacts - I shy from Star Wars material most of the time but this one got me just right. via Falfa.
• Bohemian Rhapsody: Hand Farts - yep, you read that right. And, yes, there are tons more.
• Dream a Little Dream of Me: Theremin - sometimes the dreadlocked guy in the Super Mario Bros shirt will surprise you with a heart wrenching theremin song.
• Jaden Smith Blows Your Mind - I can't tell if this is meant to be a joke or meant to be Art (capital A).
• Gordon Cole eats a Donut - is there a 10-hour version of this? I need it.
• PWR BTTM - Big Beautiful Day - looking forward to the next full-length from PWR BTTM and this video just adds to that interest. It could be chalked up to your standard grunge rock song but there's a mild pathos to their delivery that I can't deny.
• Lasagna Cat: Sex Survey Results - this really warrants its own post because it is such a massive undertaking that it's hard to appreciate in a playlist of weird videos. It's four hour long featuring phoned in results from a survey about sexual partners and actually changes over time. The sun sets, the lighting changes and the mannequins slowly become more and more warped. It's unbelievable how much work was put into this. And the very end takes a massive turn into something else entirely. Something NSFW and maybe Not Safe For Life (aka disturbing). via Robert.
• Megaplex End Credits - what's Megaplex? It doesn't matter. Just enjoy the credits starring every single actor and character you could hope to see at one time. via Lee.
• Guy destroyed after walking dog - perfection.

Happy that the Skyway Man record is out in the world, streaming everywhere. If you're in Nashville, please get yourself to the release show. It's going to be something special.

• David Lynch's La La Land - a masterful edit, though shouldprobably be even weirder.
• Trebek Raps - a whole category rapped by the infamous host. The music edit is pretty great too.
• Skyway Man - "Plane" - i keep watching this because it's such a bizarre, silly video paired with a song about a plane crash.
• "My Weekend" - I don't know what this is and I don't want any context. Maybe it's a cult, maybe it's a group of broken individuals working some stuff out or maybe something less nefarious but I don't want to know. Ignorance is bliss. Pure bliss.
• Black Holes - it's 11 minutes but worth the full watch. Absurdity abound: "It chronicles the journey of Dave The Astronaut and his partner, an intelligent melon, as they embark on the first ever human mission to Mars." So good.
• Magnificent Ambersons End Credits - Orson Welles narrates the end credits to this 1942 film. Can we bring back this style? via Austin.
• A Tribute to Peter - recently, Peter McArthur announced his departure from Vimeo. He's been with the company since the very beginning. This video compiles his ambient videos with this nonsense tweets - even if you don't know the guy, it's a peacefully hilarious viewing.

Lastly, please enjoy some Republicans getting their shit wrecked by constituents, it's wonderful.

I don't know what it is about that GIF but it embodies the perfect amount of energy and absurdity. You might even call it the ultimate gif. :troll:

There's a few weird videos sprinkled in this week, hope you're okay with that.

• death's dynamic shroud.wmv RARE EMOJI COLLECTION - everything from the title to the hynoptic, lo-fi, nature of the presentation is mesmerizing. Give a full 2 minutes and 30 seconds before you make any judgements.
• put_that_there.mpg - this is an honest vision of the future we are embarking on now, sent directly from the past.
• Skyway Man - Plane - from the forthcoming Seen Comin' From a Mighty Eye, out next Friday (Feb 24th). Enjoy!
• Advice King: Episode 4 - not my favorite of the four existing episodes but still damn funnier than a lot of things out there. Thank you Crofton and crew.
• Beyonce's Illuminati Performance Breakdown - if you didn't see Beyonce's Grammy performance, watch it first, and then listen to this guy rattle on about the Illuminati and symbolism throughout the performance. I'm not sure he's 100% wrong but I can't even tell what amount of this is earnest or joking.
• Big Baby DRAM - Cute - this guy is crushing it for me. Feel good all around.
• Bob Odenkirk Playing Stephen Colbert Playing Bob Odenkirk - I think that title says it all.
• YMO - Firecracker (Soul Train 1980) - love me some old Soul Train footage. Love me some Yellow Magic Orchestra. Together, they are gold.

There are already tons of Meme'd out variations on the above Lady Gaga Leap image but I wanted to just keep it pure and simple; because it's crazy enough as it is.

I've been traveling this week so the selection here will be slim but I think you'll enjoy:

• New Wave Country - I can bestow no finer gift than this. Watch every second. You won't regret it.
• Why? - there's lots of sidewalk in the world, why must you be so close?
• Makeup and Vanity Set - "Implant" - pretty great video cut together from Cyber Tracker.
• Satisfyingly Poking Sea Life - there is something extremely calm and meditative about this whole video. From the quiet narration to the actual creature reaction.

I'm hestitant to include Popee the Performer in the mix. It's bizarre but maybe too bizarre. I haven't decided yet.

Hope to see you all tonight if you're around.

It's my birthday! So, I'm just going to post whatever. I'm also going to recommend you get this, listen to this and sign up for this.

On to the distractions:

• Little Bandit "Bed of Bad Luck" -Of course I'm going to remind you to watch this Little Bandit video. Still can't believe it was posted on Rolling Stone.
• Budweiser "Born the Hard Way" - I kind of hate that Superbowl commercials come out before the game these days (the only reason to watch) but this commercial is incredibly poignant given the recent immigrant ban.
• Neko Atsume trailer - you know that iphone game where you tend to a yard of cats? Yea, that's a live action movie now.
• Moonpie Mania - I'm still deeply immersed in the archives of Carolina Camera. It's a breath of fresh air in our current times.
• Dwight Yoakam Gap Commercial - remember this gem from the late 90's? I legitimately enjoy this, except for those khaki skirts... not a fan.
• Disembodied Mouth Licks - what's a Friday video list without something completely unnerving and bizarre? You're welcome.
• Flight of the Bumblebee - stupid. Perfectly stupid.
• Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away" - I can always revisit this and it works as a reminder that there is good in the world.
• Longmont Potion Castle "Bash" - the weirdest prank calls in the world. More on this guy in the latest ReplyAll, along with a particular impactful second segment.

I almost included this but it may be too dumb to even enjoy. Jury is still out.

Lastly, enjoy.

Can't quit listening to this. Hopefully you feel the same. If your'e in the Nashville area, come out to this... as I'm going to ramp up the promotion for it in the next few weeks as best I can.

Hang in there, distractions await:

• Does Global Warming Really Exist? - the ultimate conspiracy theory insight. This is the definitive evidence we've been waiting for. Via Kirby.
• Robot vs "I Am Not a Robot" Captcha - completely stupid but I still loved it.
• The Death of Chuckles the Clown - remember Mary Tyler Moore; losing it during a clowns funeral.
• Carolina Camera: The Pig Racing Woman - I can't stop watching Carolina Camera. These short features on interesting Southerners is captivating.
• Cherry Glazerr - Told You I'd Be With The Guys - been enjoying this band lately. Good to see kids still ripping it up.

If you're a glutton for punishment, watch Charlie Brooker discuss Trump, otherwise... just enjoy some GIFs or these feel good moments.

I wrote a whole thing about Inauguration Day and then deleted it. And then put it back. And then deleted it again. I don't really want to go on about how horrible I feel about the incoming Administration* because I don't think anyone really cares. Those who agree with me, agree with me. Those who don't, never will. So, I'll just throw this out there: Please, look at this. Am I wrong in thinking there is a massive disconnect from reality? Okay, that's it.

I'm posting these Friday videos as a respite from the day. A distraction. Hopefully it works.

• Super Real Mario Odyssey - this GTA mod really makes the real trailer for the new Mario game pretty unsettling.
• Arturo Sandoval - A Night in Tunisia - it's nine minutes long and ebbs and flows between unbearable and unbelievable. Thanks Mike!
• Man Gives His Cat 11,453 Stern Looks - this is so stupid but excellent amusement. Also, it's almost an hour. Excellent.
• Super Sloppy, Semi-Automatic Double Dare! - Billy on the Street goes political with a long, non-street-based, gun control piece featuring physical challenges and Michael-Key! Loved it.
• Advice King - Episode 2 - in which Chris Crofton (the Advice King) gives insight on How to Write An X-Men Movie.
• Young Thug - Wyclef Jean - when your talent doesn't show up for your video shot, make magic. via Austin.
• Alexa says Beef - as an Alexa owner, this really amuses me more than it should.
• Alexa says Beef [ Fixed ] - I died.
• Running Man Trump - okay I couldn't resist at least one downer political video. "Enjoy" this comparison between the incoming Administration and the plot of 1987's Running Man.

Look at this delightful dog! Look at this hilarious slip! Look at these mesmerizing GIFs in Reverse! Listen to Smash Mouth in C!

* To be clear, I am not a sore loser that needs to "get over it" because I'd be fine with a conservative candidate defeating a liberal one. That's how Democracy works. It's this particular candidate winning that is so unsettling. As I mentioned here, I made the mistake of browsing Twitter replies last night and it's unsettlingly vitriolic. There are so many people lashing out and arguing over how Trump will bring our country back together. Let me repeat that - people are lashing out in a confrontational manner about how we're all going to come together under this new President. No sense of empathy. No sense of intelligence or compassion or understanding or even trying.

In case you missed it, Little Bandit is now officially part of the yk Records family. We'll be releasing music from the album in the coming weeks but look at that vinyl! You know you want some beautiful pink vinyl in your collection, right?

Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't remind you (ad naseum) about this event I am putting on in Nashville on Feb 10th. Come out and see nine bands from the roster do their thing. It will be great.

• Big Baby D.R.A.M. - Cash Machine - I've been on a DRAM binge lately. You should also enjoy his tracks Broccoli and Cha Cha (notice the Hotline Bling similarities) but you can't top Cash Machine.
• Look at this horse! - this guy is having a delightful time. The original is here but can't be embedded.
• Dimensional Warriors - phenomenal animation for the Locomotion Festival in Mexico City.
• Next Level Haircut - WHAT? Not the most compelling video but is this something happening all the time?
• Dip the Biscuit - stupid but terrifyingly enjoyable.
• Hike! - stupid lulz.

If you want more, get to know Peeqo, the GIF bot. The video isn't enthralling but the concept of a little desktop robot that responds to you, visually, with GIF's is kind of great.

The first 2017 Friday Videos! Of course I want you to watch this Skyway Man video that just premiered on Stereogum but there's plenty of additional weirdness below. Enjoy!

• DAYUM - a haunting walk along a crater edge.
• The Yeah Boii Song of Memes - sometimes it's best not to understand the Internet.
• Dave Grohl Mugging - In trying to find the SNL skit from `93 with RuPaul I stumbled on this perfectly edited little gem with Nirvana recording a show promo.
• Andy Shauf "The Magician" - as previously noted, I've watched this so many times already and it continues to mesmerize me.
• Vrak Ident B - a simple looping illustration animation for a Bell Media TV station in Canada. Delightful. via Chad.
• Save the Phone - buncha bros doing some pool dunking. I hate myself for enjoying this, even slightly, but I do.
• All Horn Sounds (As Of Now) - take a 6 minute journey through a wonderful series of honks. I love the genuine enthusiasm for this hobby.

Here we go. The final Friday Videos of 2016 coincides with the break for the year. No more sitting at a desk on a regular basis means a much lighter blogging schedule. I was going to go with a Christmas heavy playlist but I'll try to keep it varietal.

Thanks for reading - be it RSS or on the web. I really really appreciate it and hope to make this thing much more worthwhile in the year to come.

• Picard "Let It Snow" - a holiday treat from the crew of NCC-1701-D.
• Perry Como Shittyfluted - still loving this. Audible laughs every time I put it on. Be sure it give it a deep dive, there's a lot of Christmas joy in there.
• Big Dog, Funny Bark - I can not explain it but I have watched this video 50 times. This guys desperate little bark is perfection.
• The Monkees Christmas, 1986 - let's be clear, The Monkees time was over in the late 60's. While they will always have their charm, this mid 80's medley is as much cringe-worthy as it is endearing.
• Present Perfect Robot - because sometimes the stupidity of the Internet can still be amusing.
• Westworld RETRO Intro - a helluva reimagining. Love it.
• Dyke and Fats Save Christmas - whenever this gets turned into an actual SNL movie, I'll be first in line.
• Wish it was Christmas Today - there's a surprisingly rich history behind this song. Well, not really rich but more to it than you'd originally think.
• Classic 64 - if you haven't gone Nintendo 64 in awhile, it's probably time.

If you didn't catch The Mummy trailer that was let loose on the world without proper audio rendering, have a peek.

Enjoy your 2016. I'm ready for the refresh.

Christmas is right around the bend. It's that time when everyone's office is a little bit emptier, people move a little bit slower and we all spend a great deal of time reflecting on the year. I'll do plenty of that in the coming weeks but, for now, let us enjoy a mindless dump of entertaining videos.

NOTE: I've rewritten how Friday Videos are played back. It might be a little more sluggish but it will actually work in Safari now. Let me know if you're experiencing issues (even after a cache refresh) and I'll work on it.

• The Onion reviews Rogue One - I love The Onion movie reviews and this one really gives an excellent critique on the brand new Star Wars film. You will not get insight like this anywhere else.
• WHAM! - Last Christmas (Shittyfluted) - have you been keeping up with the Shittyfluted onslaught of Christmas songs? Some of them are truly shitty. This WHAM take is less shitty but still quite shitty.
• Vockah Redu - "Fantahsea (Shake Yo Bones)" - I was recently reminded of how awesome Vockah Redu's whole vibe is and thought you might enjoy a revisit as well.
• Martin Scorcese - God's Point of View - an excellent supercut of overhead shots compiled from Scorcese's finest.
• Skyway Man - "The Shadow Knows" - little bit of cross promotion here but if you're curious to hear another sneak peek at the forthcoming Skyway Man record, here's your chance.
• Nice, Ron - an oldie but a real goodie.