Awesome Videos

If these were tiny spiders, we’d be totally creeped out, but there’s something oddly soothing about this video of Jeremias Maluw as he picks up a handful of teensy crustaceans and lets them crawl all over his hand.

A hilariously campy video from General Motors’ 1956 Motorama exhibit that looked forward to the distant future (1976) and the autonomous, gas turbine powered vehicles we were supposed to have by then. The song is awesome, as is the drink dispenser glovebox.

Channel Criswell does a marvelous job of breaking down Hayao Miyazaki’s approach to filmmaking, from characterization through movement to the acknowledgment that people and life in general are not purely good or evil.

SNL may not exactly be batting 1.000 these days, but we got the perfect mix of laughs and chills when Tracy Morgan returned to the stage after the ordeal of his last 16 months, with amusing sketches like Where Jackie Chan at?, and the classic Brian Fellow’s Safari Planet.

This Fallout 4 ad is a slick live action version of the game, complete with Dogmeat, power armor and robot butlers. It also managed to recontextualize a sleazy song. Imagine hearing Mambo No. 5 in the trailer for Fallout 15.

(PG-13: Language) When this loving mom found out that the leading orange juice brand contains too much sugar, she was shocked. And that led her to an episode of self-reflection. Among other things. Cole Escola’s skit will make you switch to Happy Orange. Or else.

A young boy talks about hanging out with his father, whom he idolizes. But the old man’s views on immigrants and his unabashed racism seeps into the boy, making his world smaller. Marcus Armitage’s award winning short film is a reflection of modern issues in Britain.

Musician Chris Thile performs a wonderful rendition of J.S. Bach’s Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001 on his mandolin. The entire 15 minute piece is impressive, but the bit starting at 11:42 is simply spellbinding.

A hilarious music video that takes on women who constantly wear activewear outfits all the time as if to prove that they’re really into fitness – even if they’re not. The Van Vuuren Bros may be our new Flight of the Conchords.

A shepherd and a group of helpers take an unconventional route, as they lead a huge herd of sheep down a city street in Poland, resulting in some really baaaad traffic. They should really be lambasted for this. Okay, we’ll stop.

Jalopnik visited Los Angeles-based sculptor Baron Margo, who loves to give vehicles a Space Age makeover. He uses handmade parts as well as bits and bobs from junkshops and flea markets. The car in the video is based on a VW Beetle.

Jonathan Hodgson traces the patterns and stories woven into a rug – and perhaps the energy of a playful pet chasing something on the living room floor – with this simple but fun video, backed by the rhythms of musicians Randy Nimri and Fares Abbasi.

GoPro shares this 360º on-car footage of the Indycars making a leisurely run through San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge while carrying the Indycar trophy. Made with the GoPro spherical. Available in 4K.

Jamie Brightmore went to Banksy’s satirical theme park three times to preserve the temporary exhibit in film. He says that as depressing as it looks, the park is actually a lot of fun, and it’s all too easy to “for­get about the under­ly­ing mes­sages being presen­ted.” 

Donate at least $10 to support The Opportunity Network on Omaze for a chance to win a trip to London for the premiere of Spectre, as well as the after party. You’ll also receive an Omega Seamaster 300 watch and finally drive a Vanquish on Aston Martin’s track the next day.

He’s confirmed their existence, but Adam Savage isn’t done with the Squawkie Talkies aka duck army (which by the way are not ducks but albatross). He used 16 of the toys and a hand built restraint to unleash hell on Earth. Skip to 20:49 for the bomb.

Sandwich Video’s new parody series features a 1980s talk show talking about the tech news and personalities of today. The pervy host is quite creepy, but if you like awkward humor and the retro parody Look Around You, Computer Show is for you.

A group of motorists become increasingly impatient – and monstrous – at each red light. Director and animator Nate Theis perfectly illustrates road rage in his award-winning animated short film. Turn the volume down.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses orchestra dropped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform songs from the upcoming 3DS game Tri Force Heroes as well as past Zelda games. Note the conductor’s Master Sword baton.

(Gore) Red Guy is gone, but Bird Guy and Yellow Guy have no time to think of him because they have to learn about food. The nightmare continues in this demented puppet show, but it seems like the characters are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Shoelace fanatic Ian “Professor Shoelace” Fieggen shows us a method that lets you tie your shoelaces more quickly than ever before, and is easy for lefties, righties, kids, and adults alike. Learn this technique and 17 other ways to tie your shoes at Ian’s website.

Filmmaker Tom Kucy put together this soul-stirring short film using a mix of elements from NASA’s Apollo Archive, using a subtle technique called parallaxing to bring life to these serene scenes of space exploration. (Thanks Greg!)

An extended look at the hardcore space sim Star Citizen sees three players in two different ships take on a couple of missions, seeking and engaging with enemies in dogfights and on foot. We hope you can turn off the voice of the ships’ virtual assistant.