Awesome Videos

Go for a ride inside the cockpit with driver Rocky Robinson as he sets the land speed record for a 2-wheel streamlined motorcycle, zipping along the Bonneville Salt Flats at a gut-rumbling 376mph.

Looking for a surefire way to end up sleeping in the doghouse? Do like this guy and take your ride for a spin in the middle of your living room. They’re going to need a whole case of floor wax after this.

If you thought the mere concept of a show called Hillbilly Handfishin’ was ridiculous enough, just wait until Andy Richter gets down and dirty with some muddy fish, er, men. (Thanks, Susannah!)

(NSFW: Language) A reporter has a close call with a Spitfire as it flies by. We don’t think we’d react differently with an airplane that close to chopping off our head either. At least this didn’t happen.

We’re guilty of contributing to the widespread epidemic of cat videos on the Web. But until now, we didn’t know the truth behind the myriad cat clips clogging the Interpipes with hairballs.

While the average person passing this geometric green sculpture might admire its looks, they would have no idea that it was actually slowly changing form, unless they saw this final stop-motion film.

Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic aka 2Cellos continue their rockin’ streak. Watch the crazy duo perform a cover of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit live on the studio of Sirius XM Radio.

We all know by now that Maru isn’t exactly the most dignified cat. But that doesn’t stop him from charming the pants off of us with his gymnastic abilities behind the door in this clip.

The idea of carrying around a tiny chainsaw in your pocket seems like it’s probably not the smartest thing you could do. Rather Good Stuff and animator Ross Butter show us exactly why.

A stop motion version of Sesame Street’s 12 pinball sequence. We love Beirut, and Perrin Cloutier’s rendition isn’t bad at all, but the original music is just way too groovy to ever be replaced.

May this guy’s sacrifice not be in vain. Watch it repeatedly, and when you’re done laughing internalize the moral within. Let this be a lesson to every man: DO NOT TOUCH A HORSE’S JUNK.

(NSFW) This unaired pilot for Adult Swim’s Black Dynamite series shows the butt kicking protagonist taking on That Frog Kurtis, a childhood mentor and surrogate dad turned super villain. (Thanks Aaron!)

The Kinect is filled with potential. It’s been used to control other gadgets and even help the disabled. And then there’s this profoundly depressing excuse for a video game. Hilarious, but still depressing.

You’ll see lots of slick freestyle moves in this video from Singapore’s Marcus Koh, a dude who just happens to be the 2011 winner of the 1A division World Yo-Yo Contest. (Thanks, Joshua!)

A puppet of Portal 2’s Wheatley by TRP-Chan. Has a glowing eyelight, moveable eyeplate and eyelids. Also speaks some of his lines from the game. See the build process here. (Thanks, Danni!)

Is the craziness at 1:05 CG magic from Youtuber denisfarmer or nature truly gone wild? Beats us. Maybe those old maps with personifications of wind were more fact than fiction. (Thanks, Martin!)

An animated excerpt of Prof. Philip Zimbardo‘s discussion on how different cultures and individuals perceive time, and how it affects our activities, health and well-being. Made by the RSA.

YouTube entertainer/mathematician Vi Hart convinces us that we could be getting much, much, much better use out of our time next time we’re sitting in a boring meeting or lecture.

The Dude abides… and solves crimes, in this mashup of Lebowski and 1980s cop drama by Connor Kalista. If only The Dude had been wearing a Lei around his neck, it would have been perfect.

While Conan O’Brien won’t win any Grammys for his vocal prowess, we’re still entertained by his bits-and-pieces rendition of Creep, backed by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

Aspiring superhero? Well maybe you can learn a thing or two from Spidey as he trains us in some of his lesser known, but still “patented” crime-fighting maneuvers. Sling Stance! Doc-Knocker!

Don’t worry, there’s nothing too gruesome in this clip from Youtuber ashomsky. Just a 1000 fps peek at the punishment that even the smallest of falls inflicts on these skateboarders and their gear.

(Spoilers/NSFW) GRRM fans, have your sense of humor at the ready – a parody is coming. Collegehumor turns the HBO series into a hilarious 16-bit video game. Watch the deleted scenes here.