Awesome Videos

Improv Everywhere strikes again with their new found knack for confusing people with kindness. After comforting tired commuters, the group treated a lucky couple to an instant date.

We all have at least one thing that we wish we could take back. Too bad time only moves forward. Directed by Eusong Lee, will is an expression of regret and loss amidst the death of a loved one.

Freeride mountain biker Paul Basagoitia takes a beating numerous times but ultimately sticks the finish in his quest to conquer a natural terrain double backflip in the mountains of Southern Utah.

We’re enjoying the parade of everyday items Malaysian artist Hong Yi uses to create her work; here, she carefully pins 750 pairs of socks together for Zhang Yimou’s portrait. (Thanks Jasmin!)

It might be warm out today, but Devin Supertramp and Freddie Wong still got together for a snowball fight of epic proportions to keep us feeling nice and cool. Video courtesy of Vooray. (Thanks Adam!)

A time-lapse look back at the last 7 years of construction of the new tower at One World Trade Center as it starts from nothing and just this week became the tallest building in New York.

Stuntman Jim Ng and his unidentified friend show us how it’s done. What’s “it,” you may ask? “it” is doing amazing flips using only their lower bodies, then planting themselves to fire off deadly shots.

While many of these 26 tunes pre-date us, you’ll find yourself recognizing the majority of these songs which feature whistling, as presented by cdza. Whistling deftly provided by Eric Rivera.

A flock of gentoo penguins does their best to make the vertical leap from the water onto the tricky surface of a huge iceberg in Antarctica – we had no idea they could spring out of the water like that.

Two men provide an irresistible musical sales pitch to the ladies to encourage them to purchase some fish from their stand at London’s Queen’s Market. We’re going to be singing this tune for hours.

A UC Berkeley student created B.R.A.D – the Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm with automated curtains, mood lighting and a disco, all with voice, motion and mobile device control.

A girl decides to head upstairs after a hockey game, but doesn’t quite seem to understand how escalators are designed to work. Perhaps she’s related to this bird.

We know how dangerous it is to text while driving, but some people still don’t get it. Responsible Young Drivers proves the point with this driving test that requires students to use their mobile devices.

(Sounds NSFW) Eclectic Method’s latest dubstep mashup is created from clips of famous orgasm scenes from the movies ranging from Sleeper to Barbarella to When Harry Met Sally.

We heart Muppets as much as anyone, but Elmo’s cloying voice and sappy demeanor has gotten on our nerves for years. Lets take out our frustrations on Elmo in the only way we thought appropriate.

A video made by Globaia showing “every road, shipping route and flight path” on Earth. A testament to the capabilities of mankind and a call to use our potential to take care of our planet.

This well-behaved golden retriever faithfully keeps watch over his owner’s bicycle when he steps away from it. Maybe it’s because he likes to ride just as much as his master.

A couple of bake sale participants proudly show off their signature creations, but they’re not the only ones who brought their A-game. A simple but funny short from Awkward Spaceship.

Daniel Suelo quit money in 2000. He lives in caves, harvests food and dumpster dives. But he didn’t quit on life and is still an active member of his community. Made by David Eckenrode for the BBC.

A bicyclist chooses one of the more dangerous methods to gain speed on the highway, as he drafts just inches behind an 18-wheeler. Let’s hope the truck doesn’t stop short.

Fans of Jimmy Fallon will enjoy this early clip of the comedian demonstrating a mix of spot-on (and sometimes not so spot-on) impressions for a role on SNL. A true diamond in the rough.

A Land Rover drives down the street over a manhole cover when explosive gasses below cause not only the cover to fly into the air, but the entire vehicle. Looks like a movie stunt, but it’s real life.

A hilarious commercial for job hunting website Zonajobs showing a poor old lady dying all sorts of terrible deaths. As bizarre as it seems, you’ll be able to relate to it by the end.