Friday, February 29, 2008. Picked by Mike Allen.
Hillary Does Kanye: "Campaign Hype"
Is it Bill's meddling that has doomed Hillary's campaign? That's the thesis of this clever spoof of Kanye West's hit video for "Flashing Lights." Great original lyrics and keen detail, all the way down to the shovel-swinging end. And damn, we never knew Hillary was packing that kind of bod under those pastel pantsuits!
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Friday, February 29, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
ONN: How Can We Make the War in Iraq More Eco-Friendly?
In order to make the world a better place for all, certain measures must be taken to make the war in Iraq more environmentally friendly. Vietnam pioneered green mayhem, and hopefully, with the help of technology and enterprising warmongers, we can follow suit. The Onion News Network's "In the Know" has the full story.
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Friday, February 29, 2008. Picked by Michael Reyes.
Gary Busey Loves Kids
An 11-year-old reporter from Starzlife.com tries to interview noted psycho Gary Busey at the Oscars, with disastrous results. The model of sanity accuses Britney and Lindsay being out of their minds, then chastises the kid’s style of reporting. Nice work, Gary.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Picked by Michael Reyes.
Jimmy Kimmel's Revenge on Matt and Sarah
It wasn't very long ago that Jimmy Kimmel had his heart broken by girlfriend Sarah Silverman, who revealed to the world on the air that she was "f*cking Matt Damon." Now, on the post-Oscar edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy gets his revenge with none other than Damon's old writing partner Ben Affleck (6:20).
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Friday, February 27, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
Onion: Diebold Accidentally Leaks 2008 Election Results
Perpetual economic slavery suffers a revealing blow as the election riggers at Diebold accidentally leak the results of the 2008 presidential election. The shadowy overlords of the world decline to comment, but Diebold says it would continue with the fake election in order to appease them (2:43).
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Wednesday, February 29, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Mobile Desktop
The guerilla theater group "Improv Everywhere" goes, like, totally retro with its latest public attack. "Agents" calmly enter a busy Starbucks one-by-one with their huge desktop computers and monitors. The caffeine enthusiasts around them watch in awe as they use these monstrosities like any old laptop (3:24).
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Monday, February 25, 2008. Picked by Mike Allen.
A Very No Country Birthday
Was there a scarier villain than Javier Bardem's Oscar-winning Anton Chigurh from No Country for Old Men? Well, just imagine putting that psychopathic killer in a room full of kids (3:37).
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Monday, February 25, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Was there a scarier villain than Javier Bardem's Oscar-winning Anton Chigurh from No Country for Old Men? Well, just imagine putting that psychopathic killer in a room full of kids (3:37).
We don't usually go for cute-kid videos, but this adorable toddler just might have a future as a film critic, given the way she breaks down the complex plot points of Stars Wars (1:30).
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Friday, February 22, 2008. Picked by Alberto Luperon.
Obama Is a Cyborg From the Future Sent To Destroy Us All!
A kinder, gentler Hillary goes for a gauzy, feel-good style of campaigning in this parody ad. Just pay no attention to the visuals on the screen. Subliminally sublime (2:16).
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Friday, February 22, 2008. Picked by J.P. Mangalindan.
Is Obama the Black Vanilla Ice?
Playing off the charge that Barack Obama plagiarized stump-speech material from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, TMZ put together this mashup, conjuring Vanilla Ice's sampling and 15 minutes of fame way back in 1990.
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Thursday, February 21, 2008. Picked by Michael Taylor.
You Suck at Photoshop, No. 6
Latest installment from deadpan Donnie, who apparently hasn't been feeling too good lately. So, he tries to purge his negativity by making his boss as bloated as his own passive rage (4:00).
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Thursday, February 21, 2008. Picked by Andy Bouve.
Inspired by Lorena Bobbit?
Guys, cross your legs before checking out this, er, incisive parody of viral video stardom (Run Time 3:36, NSFW).
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Animated History of Evil
This playful animated history lesson moves seamlessly through the ages to explore the idea that most bad deeds are inspired by good intentions (5:40).
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Picked by John Dickerson.
Obama Supporter's Miss South Carolina Moment
Chris Matthews asks Obama backer Kirk Watson, a Democratic state senator from Texas, a simple question: Name one Obama legislative accomplishment. Unfortunately for Watson (and Obama), the answer doesn't go very well at all (1:24).
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Picked by J.P. Mangalindan.
The Art of Speech
Satirical 1950s-style instructional video on the pros and cons of McCain (boring!) and Obama (inspiring!) on the stump (3:00).
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Picked by Michael Taylor.
Ron Burgundy Basement Tapes
Will Ferrell annihilates the fourth wall, bringing Ron Burgundy into the real world to play the piano and interview Tom Izzo, basketball coach at Michigan State (4:34).
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Day, Month 00, 2007. Picked by Your Name.
Valentine's Day Proposal Gone Wrong
It takes a bold man to propose to his girlfriend in front of an arena full of basketball fans. It takes an even bolder woman to say "no." Not sure what's funnier, the announcers making the prediction, or Tracy McGrady's reaction (1:44).
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Picked by J.P. Mangalindan.
Charles Barkley Takes On "Fake Christians"
The former NBA player explains why he's voting Democratic this time around. And he promises to run for governor of Alabama in 2014 on a pro-choice, pro-gay marriage platform. Hmmm (2:05).
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Friday, February 15, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Life in 15 Seconds
What's 15 seconds of your life? A mouthful of toothpaste or the anticipation leading up to a kiss. But in Sderot, a city outside of the Gaza Strip, your whole life could change in seconds.
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Friday, February 15, 2008. Picked by Michael Reyes.
Hunting Heather Mills
In divorce proceedings, Heather Mills showed this video to a judge to document the kind of chaos and danger her marriage to Paul McCartney and celebrity life have caused. (2:02)
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Friday, February 15, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
An Anteater Expert's Great Regret
Spot-on "morning show" parody from the Onion News Network. (2:54)
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Thursday, February 14, 2008. Picked by Andy Bouve.
How NOT To Celebrate Black History Month
If you like a good mockumentary, check out this amusing clip about a bunch of, er, well-meaning white college students and their plans for a campus rally on racial harmony. (5:39)
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Thursday, February 14, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
John McCain Song: "No You Can't"
Barelypolitical.com scores with this response to will.i.am's "Yes We Can" song for the Barack Obama campaign. Obvious concept, clever execution. (1:54)
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Thursday, February 14, 2008. Picked by J.P. Mangalindan.
john.he.is
The clever "Yes We Can" spoofs keep coming. In this one, the target is Sen. McCain's support for war. (1:39)
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Thursday, February 14, 2008. Picked by David Plotz.
The Hillary Promo That Obama Lovers Love
While Obama fans sway to will.i.am's catchy "Yes We Can," this Internet music video plug for Hillary pretty much captures the essential uncoolness of her supporters. Cringe to the beat! (2:36)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
Heartbreak Made Even Easier
This year for Valentine's Day, the Onion News Network investigates the plight of all the sad women of the world trying desperately to find a mate. How online dating dashes hopes faster and more efficiently than ever before (1:45).
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
evoL In A Backwards World
Chris Vincze's imaginative short uses a backwards world as a metaphor for falling in love. It's a classic love story about two lovers swapping glances across a crowded street, told in reverse (5:01).
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Valentine's Day "Will It Blend?"
Tom Dickson lets his blender speak for everyone who hates those annoying Valentine's musical stuffed animals (1:23).
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Picked by Michael McGregor.
Struck by Cupid's Arrows ... Literally
This one has the feel of an old Monty Python sketch. The only thing missing is spurting blood (2:08).
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Monday, February 11, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
Beat-Boxin' Around the Bush
George Bush has got skillz. In this hilariously edited viral video, President George Bush earns his applause by beatboxing his way through a speech. Unfortunately, the only recognizable words are Cheney and weapons, but we all know how that story goes (1:10).
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Monday, February 11, 2008. Picked by Mike Allen.
Lama Boy
You thought the Soulja Boy spoof pipeline was all dried up? Think again!! Springing from the recent news that Buddhist monks are turning to rap music to boost recruitment, Fark TV gives us "Lama Boy," replete with dope sand painting, ill Chinese oppression, and some fresh hoe work (yeah, that's the agricultural kind, boiieeee!)(2:13).
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Monday, February 11, 2008. Picked by Chris Beam.
McCain's Got Soul
You've seen Barack Obama's "Yes We Can" music video. Well, not to be outdone, McCain brings his own message of the unending war in Iraq to this quality parody video (1:39).
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Friday, February 8, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Freaking Awesome Soccer Gymnastics
Street soccer is like soccer on drugs. No, we're not talking steroids?think the good party drugs. If we're lucky, this will become an Olympic sport ... or at least part of the next X Games (1:09).
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Friday, February 8, 2008. Picked by Mike Allen.
Waiting Period for Explosive Suicide Vests?
Only the Onion would dare tackle a controversial issue simmering in Iraq: a new law requiring a five-day waiting period for the purchase of suicide vests. (2:15)
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Friday, February 8, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Lego Joker Invades The Dark Knight
Batman never looked so plastic and tiny, but this Lego version of The Dark Knight trailer is worth every frame.
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Thursday, February 07, 2008. Picked by Chadwick Matlin.
Shepard Unleashed!
When a guest on Fox News' Studio B belittles the network, Shepard Smith goes on the attack (2:19.)
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Thursday, February 07, 2008. Picked by John Dickerson.
Jesus Stolen... Blame the Weiner Dogs
Local news at its finest. (1:44)
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Picked by Michael Taylor.
Hillary on Her Knees
In her 11th hour on Tuesday night, a desperate Hillary takes one final shot at Barack Obama before bed. Who does she call for help this time? Not Bill, someone even more powerful and vengeful: God. If you haven't seen her before, Rosemary Watson's impression is spot-on (1:59).
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
Edwards and Giuliani: The Basement Tapes
Imagine if Rudy Giuliani and John Edwards took some time after their campaigns ended to record a tune to put it all in perspective (2:50).
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Jackie Moon is Horny!
Nothing makes you want a beer more than Will Ferrell in a pair of short-shorts. The extended version of this Bud Light Super Bowl commercial is catching fire online (1:19).
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Sarah Silverman Gets Nasty With Matt Damon
It's been a long-running joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live that Matt Damon is always waiting in the wings to appear on the late-night show but gets bumped because of time. Well, Damon finally got his chance to turn the tables on Kimmel during the show's fifth-anniversary episode. Kimmel's longtime girlfriend, comedian Sarah Silverman, wrote an over-the-top song about doing the vertical tango with Damon. (Runtime: 4:01. Language NSFW.)
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Picked by Michael Taylor.
Drunk History 2.5: Ben Franklin the Womanizer
History buff and slave to the hooch Eric Falconer returns to his favorite drunken subject: Ben Franklin. This time, he addresses Franklin's philandering ways, and Jack Black is back as BF. (Runtime: 4:35. Language NSFW.)
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Monday, February 4, 2008. Picked by Michael Taylor.
Super Tuesday Gladiators
Aw yeah, it's ON!!! We know it's hard not to get fired up about universal health care and tax relief, but just in case you need a little testosterone-fueled push before Super Tuesday, here's a deft mashup of the new American Gladiators and the presidential primaries. (1:01)
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Monday, February 4, 2008. Picked by Jules Mendes Eli Txomin.
Sing Along With Barack
Inspired by and with excerpts from the speech Barack Obama gave following the New Hampshire primary, Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am organized this Obama Valentine. Featuring appearances by John Legend, Scarlett Johanson, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar (4:29).
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Monday, February 4, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Time Stands Still at Grand Central Station
The guerilla comedy troupe "Improv Everywhere" strikes again! Charlie Todd, the twisted mastermind behind the group, choreographed hundreds of participants to freeze exactly at the same time in one of NYC's most famous landmarks, Grand Central Station. We get to sit back and watch the confused public question their sanity until the statuesque madness is over (2:15).
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Friday, February 01, 2008. Picked by Mike Allen.
She Hearts Huckabee!
First, there was Obama Girl. Then Giuliani Girl. Then the Romney Girls. But no presidential groupie is as steeped in the issues as Huckabee Girl. With skimpy skivvies and a surprisingly catchy tune, Huckabee Girl delivers a ringing lampoon of some of the erstwhile preacher's most retrograde views. (3:12)
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Friday, February 01, 2008. Picked by Mike Allen.
Will Ferrell Crashes Power Lunch
Here's one from the vaults, courtesy of Funny Or Die. It's Will Ferrell crashing the set of CNBC's Power Lunch financial program a few years back. Hosts Sue Herera and Bill Griffeth can't seem to control the mayhem, but thankfully John McEnroe shows up just in time to pour gasoline on the fire. (2:48)
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Friday, February 02, 2008. Picked by Danielle Cook.
Head-i-copter
This contraption looks like a dude wearing a lawnmower on his head, and seems just as dangerous, but no denying it's pretty damn cool. (2:05)
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Friday, February 02, 2008. Picked by Austin Keenan.
Let's Ask the Expert on Assassinations
CBS's Harry Smith may as well have started by saying, "Senator Kennedy, you know a thing or two about assassinations..." Instead, he uses code in a tasteless attempt to find out if Kennedy is concerned about the "agent of change" Obama becoming a "target." (1:15)
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