Awesome Videos

After setting us straight on Star Trek and Star Wars, Neil Cicierega provides a highly innacurate explanation of the characters and storylines of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. His voice reminds us of those dumb ASMR videos.

From Agamemnon to Ferris Bueller’s Day off to House of Cards, talking directly to the audience is an effective technique for exposition, and to bring levity to scenes. Now You See It explores some of the best examples in their video essay.

YouTuber Tom Scott explains that teleportation is much more powerful than pop fiction makes it out to be. You could die after just one jump, or you can bless humanity with infinite energy and intergalactic travel.

Here’s something you don’t see every day. A 15-foot, 250lb. inflatable ball that was part of an art exhibition broke away from its moorings and headed down the streets of Toledo, Ohio, propelled by strong winds. We were hoping it would be more like Katamari Damacy.

VFX and action wizards Corridor Digital envision a new game that combines the best of Mario Kart with a little Trials, and just a touch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. The Boosted electric longboard was the real star of the video.

(PG-13 Language) Despite the increasing acceptance for LGBT people in the U.S., Last Week Tonight reminds us that gender-based prejudice – and thus stupidity – is still prevalent and needs to be addressed.

YouTuber simonline recently moved in with his girlfriend so they made the dreaded trip to Ikea. To pass the time, he made puns using the shop’s product names, kicking off a cycle of chuckles, evil eyes, regret and back.

During a recent practice round for a NASCAR truck series race, a bunny rabbit made its way onto the race track, bringing the race to a standstill, and making grown men look like fools as they tried to round up Bugs.

Invented by mathematician Alex Bellos, Loop is a variation of pool that involves a small table with an elliptical surface, three balls and just one pocket. More here. Play the online version here.

(PG-13 Language) Jason and Simon host an outdoor show called All 4 Adventure where they trek across Australia. In one of their trips Jason’s truck gets stuck in the mud. What happens next is a reality show producer’s wet dream.

An impressive takedown by Trevor Logan as he dispenses of fellow stuntman Daniel Locicero using gymnastics and the power of his legs, courtesy of a move choreographed by stunt coordinator Arnold Chon. One more time here.

A bored real estate agent discovers that their men’s restroom has an amazing secret. The Magic Shop won The 48-Hour Film Project’s Greensboro leg with this funny sci-fi short film.

(PG-13) “Well, I mean the bachelor party goes back to ancient Sparta, well before Christ..” Conan O’Brien throws a surprise bachelor party for his foil Jordan Schlansky. Guess which one of them regrets the decision more.

The NoMad Hotel’s magician Dan White challenged The Tonight Show‘s Jimmy Fallon to a fun but simple guessing game, but then turns the trick inside out. He also blew The Roots’ minds with a deck of cards and a Sharpie.

…yet somehow Jarad “NPC” Moloney’s mashup of Smash Mouth’s All Star with Linkin Park’s In the End works perfectly, the two songs melding together like creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. Download the track here.

(PG-13) A jerk realizes that he put his foot in his mouth after finding out that his new co-worker is actually the president of the company, proving yet again that you should never judge a book by its cover, and that karma’s a bitch.

The Expendables meets This is the End meets American football meets Bollywood and more in this insane commercial for Madden NFL 16. Starring Julio Jones, Rob Gronkowski, Colin Kaepernick, Antonio Brown and Rex Ryan.

It wouldn’t be summer without seeing wooden fences aiding the mighty Atlantic dunes, so enjoy three minutes of zen on Block Island, courtesy of Rich Lee and his DJI Phantom 3. Situated just 14 miles south of Montauk, it made us think of this.

ABB Robotics shows off its Integrated Dispensing Function Package, a robotic system which can squirt out adhesives, sealants and other gel-type substances in precise patterns, and at much faster speeds than other systems.

Network A presents its picks of pro skateboarder Richie Jackson’s most head-scratching tricks. Known for his psychedelic philosophy, Richie isn’t a freestyle skater so much as he is a free spirit. The man’s just having fun.

Fire goes back to its original meaning in this roleplaying group’s gangsta-themed Dungeons & Dragons session. Follow them in their quest to get money and… other things. Part 2 here.

“They take a crab and make a cake out of them. How sick is that?” A rebellious shark going through an existential crisis hatches a plan to help his fellow sea creatures and give his life meaning in Steve Dildarian’s hilarious short.

Canyoning expert Laso Schaller set a world record for a cliff jump when he leapt off a ~194ft. high cliff in Switzerland. His target landing area was aerated for safety, but he actually missed that spot. Thankfully he came out okay.