xkcd had an idea to counter YouTube comment stupidity, and apparently someone at YouTube was paying attention. Not everyone is convinced however. (And there's always Comment Snob).
posted to MetaFilter by goodnewsfortheinsane at 5:53 PM on October 9, 2008 (30 comments)

A-Ha's Take on Me, but done literally with lyrics changed to describe what was happening in the video, instead of the head-scratcher of a 80s video having nothing to do with the song. Also? A-ha still exists and the lead singer still looks the same. This meme of doing new lyrics to go with old videos is novel, previously people made videos to match the lyrics literally.
posted to MetaFilter by mathowie at 1:16 PM on October 6, 2008 (161 comments)

In Dr. Strangelove Dr. Strangelove, Kristan Horton imitates the satirical movie Dr. Strangelove and creates a new world for the film—silverware become an airplane, plastic and coffee grounds become the sky. [via]
posted to MetaFilter by Combustible Edison Lighthouse at 2:18 PM on September 23, 2008 (12 comments)