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cdza Celebrates ‘Epic Key Changes’ in Well-Known Songs
Experimental video musical group cdza explores Epic Key Changes in a video featuring a rapid-fire compilation of songs from the Backstreet Boys, Disney’s Aladdin, The Beatles, The…
The Laughing Cock Contest, Roosters Trained to Laugh Like People
There are folks in Jakarta, Indonesia that raise and train roosters to mimic the sound of human laughter so they can enter them in…
I Knew You Were Tribbles (When You Dropped In), ‘Star Trek’ Parody of a Taylor Swift Song
Portland-based musician Josh Millard recorded and edited “I Knew You Were Tribbles (When You Dropped In),” a musical Star Trek inspired parody based off of…
Goalkeeper Cat Leaps to Block Tiny Soccer Balls
Nyasuke the cat puts its impressive jumping abilities to use as a goalkeeper in this video uploaded by jamuomii on YouTube.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Lie Witness News, Papal Edition
“Did you see the interview with the pope’s ex-wife?” On a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host sends his crew onto Hollywood Boulevard…
Olek Crochets Over a Billboard in Oakland, California
“Boys!” Laughing Squid partner John Law has posted images of a billboard in Oakland, California that has been crocheted over by artist Olek. The billboard…
1960s Style ‘Mad Men’ Season 6 Poster Shows Don Draper Passing by Himself on Madison Avenue
AMC released a Mad Men season 6 poster that was illustrated in a 1960s advertising style by veteran artist Brian Sanders. It features the main…
Epic Rap Battles of History — Nikola Tesla vs Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison face off in the latest installment of Epic Rap Battles of History by Nice Peter.
Clumsy Penguins Slip, Stumble, and Fall Over
Clumsy penguins trip, slip, and fall over in this blooper reel using footage from BBC One’s Penguins — Spy in the Huddle documentary narrated by David Tennant.…
New York Year, Time-Lapse Film Featuring a Year in New York City
“New York Year” is an upcoming short film that will show a year of seasons and cycles in New York City through time-lapse photography. Filmmaker…