finding the filth

The Animals Save the Planet

2008-04-22T11:12:00.004-03:00

Aardman Animation studio has produced a series of super cute short promo spots for Animal Planet, with little tips on how to preserve the environment.

Hippo Shower

Jellyfish

Lions Recycle

Meerkats & Traffic

Electric Eels

Supermarket Bags

Cow Gas

Leopards & Litter

Polar Bears & Bulbs

Pup Dog Standby

Headzup: Hillary Moves On MoveOn

2008-04-22T10:58:00.003-03:00

And in case you missed it, here's what they're talking about. Dan Abrams has the audio of Hillary slamming MoveOn.org.

Collette - "Ring My Bell"

2008-04-22T10:50:00.002-03:00

Everything bad about the '80s is summed up nicely in this horrendous cover version of the famous Anita Ward song.

Sinitta - "Toy Boy"

2008-04-22T10:46:00.001-03:00

Old Man McCain

2008-04-21T14:41:00.003-03:00

Despite is overly cozy relationship with the media, republican candidate John McCain's age has become a factor in his electability. At 72 years old, he would be the oldest president ever.

In this clip, McCain addresses the concerns and claims that he is "older than Frankenstein".

Here, the kids over at YoungerThanMcCain.com try to name things that are well, younger than John McCain.

And, finally, the whippersnappers over at 236.com make an appeal to voters who are somehow older than McCain.

Colbert in Philadelphia

2008-04-18T16:51:00.005-03:00

This week, Stephen Colbert covered the Pennsylvania democratic primary from the Philadelphia Convention Center. Below are a few notable clip from last night's episode.

Clinton Takes on Technical Difficulties, featuring candidate Hillary Clinton.

The Ed Words - Valued Voter, featuring former candidate John Edwards.

Distractions On Notice, featuring candidate Barak Obama.

Butters - "What What (In the Butt)"

2008-04-18T16:46:00.003-03:00

Clip from last week's episode of South Park, in which the boys come up with a plan to raise money on the internet with a viral video.

Stupidest Guy on Earth Speaks Out

2008-04-18T16:29:00.003-03:00

TPMtv has assembled this little montage of Douglas Feith's recent press junket for his book "War and Decision", in which he tries to explain how he was right to push for war in Iraq and everybody else is wrong.

Larry the Loophole

2008-04-15T23:32:00.003-03:00

Another great video from Brave New Film's series on the War on Greed, explaining how the buyout industry has been amassing fortunes thanks to tax loopholes. The burden then falls upon the working middle class.

John McCain Kicks It "Old School"

2008-04-15T23:24:00.001-03:00

Madonna - "4 Minutes (To Save the World)"

2008-04-04T03:16:00.004-03:00

First video for Madonna's soon to be released album Hard Candy.

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Royksopp - "Poor Leno"

2008-04-04T02:21:00.001-03:00

One Froggy Evening

2008-04-04T01:51:00.003-03:00

The classic Merrie Melodies cartoon, directed by Chuck Jones, that introduced the world to the singing frog.

Bjork - "Wanderlust"

2008-04-04T01:20:00.004-03:00

The latest video from Bjork's album Volta was produced by Encyclopedia Pictura in NYC, and was shot in stereoscopic 3D. And it's just as insanely creative as you'd expect from Bjork.

Here's a montage of the making of the video. Check out how much work went into this!

Beaker Sings Rick Astley

2008-04-04T00:57:00.002-03:00

Very well-edited mashup of Beaker & The Electric Mayhem from The Muppet Show, set to Rick Astley's famous song "Never Gonna Give You Up".

The Job

2008-04-01T21:48:00.001-03:00

Satirical short about the employment crisis in America.

Devo - "Satisfaction"

2008-04-01T21:43:00.000-03:00

Serenity Now

2008-04-01T21:16:00.003-03:00

It's one of those days, so here's a quick little montage from the famous Seinfeld episode to help ease the aggravation.

Barack Obama: To Hell And Back

2008-04-01T21:04:00.003-03:00

David Letterman shares Obama's rebuttal to Clinton's claims of sniper fire during her trip to Bosnia in the 90s.

Nightmare At Guantanamo Bay

2008-04-01T20:51:00.003-03:00

60 Minutes reports the story of Murat Kurnaz, an innocent man imprisoned and tortured by the US military for 5 years.

The Daily Show - It's All Good

2008-04-01T20:01:00.004-03:00

Jon Stewart takes a look at the spin-treatment the Bush Administration is giving the results of the surge in Iraq.

Senior Baghdad Corespondent John Oliver argues that Iraq is finally ready for it's Bar Mitzvah.

BONUS: Adding one more segment from last night's show, because I can't resist the combination of Jon Stewart + baseball + Bush getting booed in public.

Crazy Cat Ladies

2008-04-01T19:39:00.004-03:00

A small tribute to those of you out there enjoying an unhealthy relationship with your cats.

First up, the most recent episode of Cute With Chris, dedicated to giving crazy cat ladies hope of finding a man.

Next, the legendary story of the woman in Siberia, who lives in a two-room apartment with 130 cats.

And finally, a report from comedian Mo Rocca's videoblog, naming his first Cat Lady of the Month, feminist artist Judith Bernstein. Definitely a unique talent.

Democrats Vote To Impeach Bush!!!

2008-04-01T19:13:00.001-03:00

Elephant Paints Self Portrait

2008-03-31T02:38:00.003-03:00

On the off chance that CuteOverload is not a part of your daily life, here's an amazing video of an elephant painting its own self-portrait.

Recession: The Movie

2008-03-31T01:44:00.001-03:00

McCain & Bush said their war policies couldn't lead to a recession. They were wrong.

Siegelman Released From Jail

2008-03-31T01:23:00.003-03:00

After recent media outcry, former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman was released from prison this week. MSNBC's Dan Abrams spoke with Representative Artur Davis and reporter Scott Horton about allegations that Karl Rove was behind the scandal.

Stone Roses - "Elephant Stone"

2008-03-31T00:54:00.000-03:00

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - "If I Take You Home"

2008-03-31T00:40:00.005-03:00

Ah, the video that inspired a thousand bad hair cuts in my grade school... Lisa Lisa's hair is still atrocious, but the song is still as slammin' as it ever was. And I know you still know all the words.

Hillary & Obama Suck Fat Ass

2008-03-31T00:33:00.002-03:00

Drag queen Hedda Lettuce, of the Hedda for President campaign, shares her thoughts on the democratic competition.

Ali G - Sandwich War

2008-03-29T22:52:00.003-03:00

Ali G spoke with Pat Buchanan about US elections, the Iraq War and Saddam's BLTs.

Obama's "More Perfect Union" Speech

2008-03-23T14:16:00.002-03:00

Delivered on March 18th, at the Philadelphia Constitution Center. It's just over 37 minutes long and worth every single second. If you haven't watched it yet, consider it mandatory viewing.

It is probably one of the most important and beautiful speeches in recent memory, on race, political divisiveness and broader issues Americans face today. With this single speech, Barack Obama has dwarfed all competition and laid the groundwork for a brighter, more united future.

All I can say in response is "Hello, Mr, President!"

Are You Smarter than a Tranny Hooker?

2008-03-18T00:02:00.002-03:00

Another silly bit from The Big Gay Sketch Show, sent in by Angelo!

Japanese Animal Torture

2008-03-17T17:32:00.002-03:00

Regular readers of CuteOverload will recognize this clip from Japanese TV. It's an experiment in animal willpower and discipline, with super cute results.

Alfonso Ribeiro - "Dance Baby"

2008-03-17T16:45:00.003-03:00

Before he was Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he was this kid in 1983.

Tracy Morgan's Rebuttal

2008-03-17T07:09:00.004-03:00

A few weeks ago, Saturday Night Live alum and star of 30 Rock, Tina Fey returned to SNL's Weeekend Update to pledge her support for Hillary Clinton. This week, her 30 Rock co-star Tracy Morgan joined Weekend Update to talk politics and respond to Tina's comments.

Boney M - "Young, Free and Single"

2008-03-16T03:56:00.001-03:00

The Electric Mayhem - "Sunny"

2008-03-16T03:52:00.001-03:00

From The Muppet Show.

Lena Horne - "My Heart Belongs to Daddy"

2008-03-16T03:49:00.000-03:00

Performed live on The Frank Sinatra Timex Show in 1959.

Bobby Darin - "Beyond the Sea"

2008-03-16T03:46:00.001-03:00

Three Degrees - "Jump The Gun"

2008-03-16T03:42:00.000-03:00

In The Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening

2008-03-16T03:37:00.001-03:00

The strange trio of Bobbie Gentry, Bing Crosby and Tiny Tim sang a snippet of the classic song at The Hollywood Palace, January 1969.

What's My Perversion?

2008-03-16T03:31:00.002-03:00

Clip from the 1972 Woody Allen film Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask).

Bettie Page Burlesque

2008-03-16T03:26:00.001-03:00

The legendary Miss Page doing a silly little dance in this burlesque clip from 1950.

Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Commercial

2008-03-16T03:12:00.002-03:00

Chef Boy-Ar-Dee was a real person! In this TV ad from 1953, Hector Boiardi, chef of a Cleveland hotel, promotes his prepared Italian foods for American consumers.

Special thanks to Chris for sending in this clip!

Wen - "La Cucaracha"

2008-03-16T03:08:00.002-03:00

YouTube celebrity Wenarto strikes again. This time with friends and dancing and singing in Spanish.

Better Know A Lobby - Drug Lobby

2008-03-16T03:02:00.002-03:00

Stephen Colbert of The Colbert Report sat down with Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance to discuss drug legislation.

Great Moments In Presidential Speeches

2008-03-16T02:42:00.002-03:00

Some nice internet person has created a compilation of some of the best clips from this regular segment on The Late Show with David Letterman.

A Loaf of Bread...

2008-03-16T02:32:00.003-03:00

This classic clip from Sesame Street, circa 1972, is so ingrained on my memory that, to this day, every time i go to the grocery store, I go through the list: "a loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter", despite the fact that I almost never purchase any of these items.

Red State Update: Obama's Preacher

2008-03-16T02:28:00.001-03:00

Jackie & Dunlap talk about Obama's preacher, Jesus and how all preachers are a little bit crazy.

The Daily Show - You're Not Helping

2008-03-16T02:18:00.002-03:00

Jon Stewart addressed the controversial comments by Clinton supporter Geraldine Ferraro, as well as those by a preacher at Obama's church.

Ellen's Message to Rep. Sally Kern

2008-03-16T01:48:00.003-03:00

If you haven't heard the latest bit of gay bashing ridiculousness, Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern went on an ignorance-filled tirade and someone recorded it. Then it hit YouTube and someone made a video out of it. And then an online protest cropped up and suddenly it was national news. And this last week, chat show host Ellen DeGeneres addressed the issue on her show.

Here is the video from Victory Fund, a group that helps to elect members of the LGBT community to political office, featuring audio of Rep. Kern's hate-speech, alongside video of the "I'm Listening" online protest.

Learn more about the Victory Fund and their protest. And find out more about the Sally Kern scandal and it's fallout over at Pam's House Blend.

The Return of South Park

2008-03-16T01:07:00.003-03:00

Trey Parker & Matt Stone have come back for season 12. The first episode of the new season, "Tonsil Trouble", is posted below in two parts.

Countdown - Special Comment: Dear Hillary

2008-03-13T14:53:00.002-03:00

Countdown's Keith Olberman issued another Special Comment last night: this time addressing Geraldine Ferraro's racist comments about Obama.

Super Liza

2008-03-12T17:22:00.002-03:00

Alcohol gives Liza Minnelli super powers!

Special thanks to Angelo for showing me this clip from LogoTV's Big Gay Sketch Show.

Tucker - We Hardly Watched Ye

2008-03-12T15:10:00.002-03:00

MSNBC has formally announced that Tucker Carlson's show Tucker will be canceled. David Gregory will be taking over his timeslot. 23/6 pays tribute to the fallen media hack.

TYT Calls It - Hillary Is DONE!

2008-03-12T15:06:00.002-03:00

Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks adds up the delegate math & makes the call. Can't argue with facts.

Iggy Pop - "Burning Up" & "Ray of Light"

2008-03-12T15:00:00.002-03:00

At this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Iggy Pop & the Stooges paid tribute to fellow Michigan-ite Madonna by covering two of her famous songs.

Mo Rocca's Presidential Advice

2008-03-12T14:53:00.002-03:00

Comedian Mo Rocca shares a bit of advice for the democratic candidates on CBS's Sunday Morning.

Gnarls Barkley - "Run"

2008-03-07T05:25:00.001-04:00

Justin Timberlake stars in the latest seizure-inducing video.

Erykah Badu - "Honey"

2008-03-07T04:05:00.002-04:00

Her new single, performed on VH1 SoulStage Live.

Culture Club - "I'll Tumble 4 Ya"

2008-03-07T03:17:00.001-04:00

A Tribute to Fallen GOP Candidates

2008-03-07T03:12:00.002-04:00

The Young Turks have posted their salute to the Republican presidential candidates that didn't quite make it.

Dead Or Alive - "You Spin Me Round"

2008-03-07T02:58:00.001-04:00

Good luck getting this one out of your head.

Headzup: Bush Endorses McCain

2008-03-07T02:55:00.001-04:00

What voting for McCain really means.

Swift Kids for Truth

2008-03-07T02:48:00.003-04:00

236.com has an on-going series of fake political attack ads, featuring the Swift Kids.

First up, Barack Obama in "Snow Job".

Next, Hillary Clinton in "Hillary's Cookies".

Texas / Ohio Preview

2008-03-04T16:45:00.002-04:00

Today's the big day and Josh Marshall has an overview of the latest primaries, details on the odd Texas voting practices, and some possible outcomes.

The Democratic Messiah?

2008-03-04T16:37:00.002-04:00

Current TV's Super News offers up their take on the democratic quandary.

Daft Punk - "Harder Better Faster Stronger"

2008-02-27T20:21:00.002-04:00

This video for the live version of the song, directed by Olivier Gondry, is comprised of footage from 250 cameras held by audience members at the Keyspan Park show in Brooklyn on August 9th, 2007.

Mr. Awesome!

2008-02-27T18:21:00.004-04:00

If you haven't seen The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters yet, consider it a priority. For it is in this amazing documentary that you get to meet Mr. Awesome, controversial world record holder for highest score on Missile Command. Posted below is an interview from the bonus features of the film's DVD, in which he promotes his book Mr. Awesome: The Comic Book Life of Roy Shildt. This clip will change your life.

And if you'd like to see something more recent, check out this video from the allgames.com holiday party in 2006, where Mr. Awesome attempted to reclaim the world record on Missile Command, under new regulations. Before playing, Mr. Awesome had James AKA Blackboy sing a revised version of the national anthem, with lyrics written by none other than Mr. Awesome himself. As expected, it's awesome.

The Clash - "Straight to Hell"

2008-02-27T18:18:00.002-04:00

Brilliant performance on Saturday Night Live from October 9th, 1982.

The Prosecution of Don Siegelman

2008-02-27T14:53:00.002-04:00

60 Minutes ran a story this week about the unjust trial of former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman.

Campaign Finance Deformed

2008-02-27T14:47:00.003-04:00

Josh Marshall breaks down all the details of John McCain's campaign finance woes, and how it will likely come back to haunt him in the near future.

Tina Fey Returns to Weekend Update

2008-02-27T14:14:00.003-04:00

Tina Fey made a special appearance on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update to discuss women's issues and to cast her endorsement for president.

The Word - Good Bad Journalism

2008-02-27T13:36:00.002-04:00

Stephen Colbert takes a look at the latest media attacks on Obama and McCain.

The Blow Monkeys - "Digging Your Scene"

2008-02-22T02:16:00.001-04:00

Spandau Ballet - "Gold"

2008-02-22T02:15:00.001-04:00

The Human League - "Love Action"

2008-02-22T02:14:00.000-04:00

The Waitresses - "I Know What Boys Like"

2008-02-21T23:04:00.000-04:00

How Much Money Did Romney Spend?

2008-02-21T22:51:00.003-04:00

Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks reports exactly how much of his own money Mitt Romney spent on his failed campaign run.

Red State Update: McCain's Alleged Affair

2008-02-21T22:42:00.001-04:00

Jackie & Dunlap have a rather unique take on today's scandalous news.

Trevor Moore - "The America Song"

2008-02-18T20:24:00.002-04:00

Enthusiastically patriotic music video from the IFC comedy show The Whitest Kids U' Know.

New Rules - Amazing Race

2008-02-18T20:17:00.002-04:00

Bill Maher got his writers back and the New Rules segment made a welcomed return.

The Queen of Hearts

2008-02-18T19:22:00.003-04:00

Cartoon short from 1934 based on the nursery rhyme about the Queen of Hearts, who made some tarts.

The Spies Who Love You

2008-02-18T16:21:00.001-04:00

In this animation from Mark Fiore, Snuggly Bear explains why the government needs to spy on you.

Frank Sinatra - "Witchcraft"

2008-02-18T16:10:00.002-04:00

Performed live for television in 1965.

Woman Sentenced to Death for Witchcraft

2008-02-18T15:53:00.007-04:00

In 2005, the religious police of Saudi Arabia arrested a woman accused of witchcraft. Today she faces death by decapitation, unless the Saudi king intervenes on her behalf.

So, I guess this mean that the courts of Saudi Arabia are no more clever than those in Monty Python's Holy Grail.

Headzup: Helmets For Our Troops

2008-02-15T14:39:00.002-04:00

The Pentagon just awarded a new $74 million dollar contract to Sioux Manufacturing, a company which just settled a lawsuit for providing faulty Kevlar helmets for our troops in Iraq & Afghanistan.

Grandma's Gay Stripper

2008-02-15T14:11:00.002-04:00

This is a home movie posted on YouTube, of someone's grandmother's retirement party back in 1985.

Special thanks to Chris & Tammy for sending this one along.

The Zax

2008-02-15T02:42:00.002-04:00

The story of the Zax, from the CBS animated special Dr. Seuss on the Loose, first aired on October 15th, 1973.

Spongebob Classics

2008-02-15T02:02:00.002-04:00

The voices of the cast from Spongebob Squarepants dubbed over famous scenes from classic films.

PostSecret - A Valentine Video

2008-02-15T01:53:00.002-04:00

Check PostSecret for more anonymous messages.

Lawrence Welk - "One Toke Over the Line"

2008-02-15T01:44:00.002-04:00

Singers Gayle and Dale perform the "modern spiritual" in this clip from the Lawrence Welk Show.

St. Petersburg Is Smaller Than Moscow

2008-02-15T01:07:00.003-04:00

Russian flip-book style animation sequence made almost entirely on post-it notes.

Muppets for President

2008-02-15T00:45:00.003-04:00

Candidates that have run for president this year, alongside their Muppet counterpart.

D. Washington - "Send Me to the 'lectric Chair"

2008-02-15T00:28:00.003-04:00

Dinah Washington performed "Send Me to the 'lectric Chair" live in 1958.

Sarah Vaughan - "You're Not the Kind"

2008-02-15T00:27:00.001-04:00

Performed live in 1951.

Shirley Bassey - "Diamonds Are Forever"

2008-02-15T00:00:00.002-04:00

Performed live in 1973.

The Supremes - "Reflections"

2008-02-14T23:55:00.001-04:00

Performed live on the "Tennessee" Ernie Ford Show in 1967.

Socially Irresponsible Investment Bank

2008-02-14T23:43:00.001-04:00

Wormword Bayne, the investment bank for people whose greed is greater than their conscience.

Countdown - Special Comment on FISA

2008-02-14T22:21:00.002-04:00

In tonight's Special Comment, Keith Olberman slammed Bush for his terror mongering, fascism and blatant lies. No more fear, indeed!