“As a waltz plays, the doggos chew up the boxes under the tree,”

December 23, 2017 2:47 PM

Hulu’s Alternative to the Yule Log Is a Bunch of Adorable Doggos Destroying Christmas [YouTube][Video Preview] “Like a certain deity popular this time of year, the internet giveth, and the internet taketh away. In the case of Hulu’s “Puppies Crash Christmas,” the thing being forced on us, before being magically dissolved, is stress. Released just before the holiday weekend, the hypnotic, wordless movie(?) is a half-hour of wholesome carnage, to be enjoyed by even the Grinchiest among us (but only those with Hulu accounts). Simple footage of five to 10 dogs ripping apart all the presents and lightly destroying the furniture in a tastefully appointed upper-middle-class living room, it brings together our purest instincts: to coo at adorable creatures, and to watch the world burn.” [via: Slate]
posted by Fizz (30 comments total)

It's a shame that it's only for Hulu users but I figured there were enough people who use that streaming service that it'd be worth sharing. I love the idea of puppies causing cute holiday chaos.
posted by Fizz at 3:01 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

This is exactly what I needed tonight. I would not have known it existed otherwise. Thank you.
posted by darksong at 3:01 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

Pupsi Blue, surely.
posted by darkstar at 3:07 PM on December 23, 2017 [9 favorites]

It's a shame that it's only for Hulu users but I figured there were enough people who use that streaming service that it'd be worth sharing.

Oh, I agree. I may even have a Hulu account; but, if so, I have no idea what it is.
posted by thelonius at 3:09 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

Based on the short preview of what appears to be a pup indulging in eggnog, I suppose it turns into a scatological nightmare?
posted by Gyre,Gimble,Wabe, Esq. at 3:14 PM on December 23, 2017 [3 favorites]

Let's not forget Keith Apicary's Yule Log, in which Nathan Barnatt drinks 7 Capris Sun. For free.
posted by Richard Saunders at 3:30 PM on December 23, 2017

No Hulu. Here's my favorite yule log.
posted by evilDoug at 3:38 PM on December 23, 2017 [6 favorites]

These puppies are the best thing that's happened to me all day.
posted by ilovewinter at 3:43 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

The repetitive music in act 1 made me almost turn it off, but I'm glad I stayed.
posted by JoeZydeco at 3:48 PM on December 23, 2017

I'm watching this and the Hallmark Channel right now. That's something done right. I had no idea about this, thanks for sharing!
posted by jenfullmoon at 3:56 PM on December 23, 2017

I'm apoplectic over the fate of the punchbowl of eggnog, in both the best and worst possible ways.
posted by mochapickle at 4:08 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

Did you notice the stockings? They're for the Golden Girls!
I really enjoyed the punch, the milk, the gingerbread house, the tree....
posted by jenfullmoon at 4:25 PM on December 23, 2017 [3 favorites]

From YouTube star Maymo the Lemon Beagle, who was recently joined by Potpie the Puppy: Dogs, Puppy, & Grinch Ruin Christmas.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 4:39 PM on December 23, 2017 [2 favorites]

I stumbled across this last night around midnight, shrieked in delight and watched the whole. damn. thing.

I even filmed the TV at one point, which resulted in "Oh my god, are you FILMING THE TEEVEE?" from husband.

Then I wake up and it's all over Vogue and such, and I feel extremely on-trend!

In summary: Worth every penny, Hulu. Well played.

Also the Golden Girls above the mantel get swapped out for a picture of Bob Ross, and the stocking just says B on it! Patron Saints Bob Ross and all the Golden Girls, protect us!
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 6:31 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

I swear there was a jar of Pickle Ricks near the wine, but maybe I was projecting? Nope, just checked again. It's totally there. As is a card that says "WINTER IS COMING."

I am partial to labs, but that Westie puppy is too much.
posted by fifteen schnitzengruben is my limit at 7:15 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

Another alternative to the yule log: the pixelated fireplace, now available as a final/full version for Windows and Mac, but if you root around Archive.org, you can still find a copy of v 0.5.4 for free.
posted by filthy light thief at 9:47 PM on December 23, 2017

Metafilter: to coo at adorable creatures, and to watch the world burn.
posted by Umami Dearest at 9:55 PM on December 23, 2017 [1 favorite]

Also this reminds me of the fantastic cat-treat ad from last year Cats Totally Destroy a Holiday Wonderland (Youtube).
posted by Umami Dearest at 10:00 PM on December 23, 2017 [3 favorites]

So good.
posted by corb at 10:04 PM on December 23, 2017

Does this mean I can post links to things on BBC iPlayer?
posted by Grangousier at 4:20 AM on December 24, 2017

Please do, Grangousier!!
posted by JanetLand at 5:43 AM on December 24, 2017

In that case, I did, though it’s Radio 3, so probably not region blocked any way. Thanks!
posted by Grangousier at 6:56 AM on December 24, 2017

Of course the Basset falls asleep. Of course.
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide at 7:27 AM on December 24, 2017 [1 favorite]

Hmm, I’m looking forward to Johnny Wallflower’s Freaky Friday video games post.
posted by ActingTheGoat at 8:12 AM on December 24, 2017

I was so proud of the little guy when he finally pulled the tablecloth off the table.
posted by meese at 8:16 AM on December 24, 2017 [3 favorites]

Freeform has both kitten and puppy versions in their on-demand content, for those who still have ye olde fashioned cable.
posted by mosst at 1:40 PM on December 24, 2017

Overwatch Yule Log Featuring Jeff Kaplan
posted by Fizz at 1:46 PM on December 24, 2017

^^ There are currently 39, 491 people watching!!!
posted by Fizz at 1:48 PM on December 24, 2017

There are a number of Easter eggs in addition to those mentioned upthread. A box labeled “Funcooker” (30 Rock), a box labeled “Kitten Mittons” (IASIP), and a bottle of “Snake Juice” (Parks And Rec)
posted by sourwookie at 3:22 PM on December 24, 2017 [1 favorite]

I'm watching this right now and what incredible self control the camera operator(s) must have to not be cuddling with and petting all those good good puppies. What a delight.
posted by yasaman at 5:00 PM on December 24, 2017 [2 favorites]