Awesome Videos

(NSFW: Language) A man is just about to get lucky when his future self pops in, warning him to stay away from his date. Bo Mirosseni and Elisha Yaffe’s short slightly overextends itself, but it’s still fun to watch.

Hugo Cierzniak’s wonderfully animated short film makes fun of its protagonist’s laziness and over-reliance on his automated home, after an accident causes him to lose control of his own body, and become slave to his own gadgets.

Got the basics of making a hit pop song? Brett Domino is back with the advanced techniques for cooking a chart topper. You’re going to need a synthesizer, a washing machine, and provocative lines like, “Who made you the barrister?”

Adam Savage and Tested invited illustrator Marty Cooper – the man behind Aug(De)Mented Reality – to ask him how he makes his viral doodles and stop-motion short films. Then they make one clip, which you can see at 6:45.

(NSFW) Comedian Melissa Villasenor mimics female stars, from Wanda Sykes to Christina Aguilera. She doesn’t get all the voices right, but she makes up for it with her facial expressions. Her Natalie Portman is hilariously accurate.

(NSFW) When Captain Picard and his men log out for the day, the Night Crew takes over. Sir Patrick Stewart and Chris Pine guest star in this groovy Robot Chicken skit. Commander La Freak: best name ever.

GOAAAAAL! Slingshot master Joerg Sprave gets in on World Cup mania with his latest creation – a massive slingshot that can fire a soccer ball from one end of the field to the other. We bet it would go even further with a Brazuca ball.

Star Wars fanatic Frank Wunderlich can’t wait until Star Wars: Episode VII drops, so he made up his own “leaked” footage – though his movie takes place at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport, rather than a galaxy far, far away.

A young girl seems to be at odds with her Dad, until he makes it up to her with a thoughtful gesture. Fahrenheit DDB promotes a home improvement store with an unlikely tactic: by going for the feels.

A simple joke between two dads gets out of hand. Or is it three dads? Visual effects specialist Andrew McMurry reminds us that boys will be boys in this hilarious short film. Hulk Smash Fists: for children ages 30 and up.

During Philadelphia’s July 4th Welcome America concert, an old school vs. new school battle broke out between DJ Jazzy Jeff and Jeremy Ellis with the sounds of Super Mario Bros. as their ammunition, with Questlove providing rhythm.

(NSFW: Language, Gore) In 1998, 22-year old Deputy Kyle Dinkheller pulled a man over for speeding. Benjamin Arfmann made this reenactment not to titillate but to remind us of the dangers of being a law enforcement officer.

For their latest “Kids React to…” video, The Fine Brothers asked today’s youth to try out an old Nintendo Game Boy – which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Best quote: “You don’t just turn it on and get the apps?”

Asked by the media about his alleged misuse of public funds, Japanese official Ryutaro Nonomura sobbed and ranted incoherently on national television. Boing Boing’s Rob Beschizza made the scandal more entertaining.

Here’s another video of a fireworks display filmed in midair. YouTuber Jos Stiglingh used a DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter and a GoPro Hero 3 Silver to record the video. This must be a blast to watch with a 3D headset.

Xanthocroid frontman Sam Meador uses his lightning quick fingers in his acoustic cover Avicii’s Wake Me Up, turning the country-house track into a math ballad. What is it with metalheads and awesome acoustic guitar skills?

Originally intended to be an entry level minibike, the Honda Grom has instead become a hit among all sorts of bikers. Motorcyclist Magazine shows us why with this fun romp on two Yoshimura-pimped Groms.

Did Michael Bay disappoint you yet again? Let Harris Lourero restore your Transformers faith. He used Make Toys’ Giant Type 61 (Constructicons/Devastator) and Battle Tanker (Optimus Prime) to make this stop-motion short.

(NSFW: Language) Got an hour to spare? You can do worse than spend your free time looking back at the stellar filmography of Steven Spielberg as a director. YouTuber 0221458715 presents scenes from each of Spielberg’s movies.

Düsseldorf Airport has a premium parking service that uses robot valets. Made by Serva Transport System, Ray gently and efficiently transports vehicles. Passengers use an app to have their car checked out when they return.

“Why don’t you guys just make it out of chicken?” RT America’s Redacted Tonight presents a commercial jingle for McDonald’s that lists the ingredients for Chicken McNuggets, as stated by McDonald’s itself (page 8 on the link).

Our world is loaded with bacteria, viruses and other organisms. Fortunately, for most of us, our immune systems fend off these nasties. KurzGesagt boils down the complexities of our bodies’ self-defense system for us non-scientists.

Shaun Bloodworth’s mesmerizing profile of Cliff Denton, an employee at Ernest Wright & Son.The manufacturer is one of the few that still makes scissors by hand. Cliff is one of its “putters” – someone who puts scissors together.