C is for Cookie

Today's post has been made easy by the Directory of Wonderful Things itself, Boing Boing. We've all heard the song, I've even played it myself when it was time for report cards, C is for Cookie. Now see what happens when someone takes that idea and applies it to V for Vendetta. The result? Good Stuff.

Mario Madness

Sometimes it is easy to see the effects of a particular movement on a generation. The 60s had Woodstock, the 70s had Disco, the 80s had Nintendo. Yes, the 8-bit wonder of wonders that enchanted and entertained the youth of America. So today let's start off with what gets the whole ball rolling. Advertisements! Did you master Rob the video robot? Now lets move on to see the after effects. I bring you two examples, Example A and Example B. That my friends is why Nintendo will always be The Good Stuff.

Suggestion Box

It is now official! Now any of my faithful reader(s) can send me their favorite clips found online for me to determine whether they are indeed The Good Stuff. I promise to give the material a fair viewing, and then promptly saw it in half to give each an equal portion. So our own Rastafarian Monk took it upon himself to submit a few ideas for swift judgment. The first is a great parody of Nutri-grain bars, and let me tell you after watching it, "I FEEL GREAAAT!" The second is the ever famous Crab Battle. Yes, both are indeed The Good Stuff! It's that easy folks, now you try. Until next time. OLIOLIOOOOOOOOO.

Still wondering how to send a suggestion? Look to the right!

The End is Near

So I don't know why, but when I was trying to scrounge up some more material for your INSATIABLE APPETITE that never ceases for the shimering rainbow slick of goodness that floats to the top of the mall parking lot puddle we call the intarweb, I happened to remember yet another flash movie I first saw back in my college days. The End of the World was an instant classic and forever ingrained our culture with the phrase, WTF mate. This is why I hope this morsal is enough to satisfy the hordes for yet another day. Please note this flash makes extensive use of "sentence enhancers!"

Overthrow the Mushrooms of Oppression!

Greetings comrades! As many of you know, the underground campaign to indoctrinate the youth of the 80s world went smoothly with the release of Super Mario Brothers for the NES. It is obvious since the 80s were a time of social uprising and fiscal redistribution in the US... right? Nevertheless, a new propaganda film is making its rounds, and if you are to show your loyalty to The Good Stuff then you need to re-educate yourself. Also, if you missed it, the Smurfs campaign also has been going successfully for many years now. Go read the dossier and find out more. Enjoy!

NBC Videos

It took a while for NBC to figure out where it wanted it's video clips to reside. For a while their own publicity departments were posting on YouTube while at the same time their legal department was pulling the clips down. But, like a semi-competitant megacorporation, they finally figured out they could put the clips on their own site! So I thought I would point out two of my favorites. The first is their latest SNL clip, entitled Laser Cats. Do I even need to say any more? How can you go wrong with a title like that? The second clip is a bit older, but it is a classic. Lazy Sunday. Go. Watch. Enjoy.

A Little Blasphemy Now and Then

Welcome back oh faithful reader(s) to another installment of The Good Stuff guaranteed to be straight from Gud to you. No, I haven't misspelled anything, I am indeed talking about Gud: The Other God. Go learn about the benefits of Gud. Nothing like a little blasphemy to spice things up! Is it hot in here or is it just me? It's probably just the zestiness! Like sub-par Mexican food, I guarantee this'll taste great now, but it may cause problems later. Enjoy!

Japanese TV

Ah Japanese TV, where would we be without you? Yes, the fine purveyors of all things anime, Godzilla, and Samurai entertainment actually have much more to offer if one takes the time to discover it. First, we start off with a fine example of Japanese TV which is best described by my father's email:

PLEASE!! Find me a Japanese interpreter! What do the captions say? What is the maniacally excited announcer saying? (Note the quiet, simple dignity of the Dalmatian) Why are they playing "Dixie"? Is all Japanese TV like this? If so, I'm booking my flight to Tokyo tomorrow.

Yes, indeed! But, it isn't just the regular shows that feature The Good Stuff. Examine the children's show, ピタゴラスイッチ or if your browser doesn't show Japanese, Pitagora Suicchi. Yes, this show starts and ends with a Rube Goldberg-esqe contraption with every episode. Most excellent!

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

Even their TV logo's are better than ours. Behold the famous Domo-kun of NHK television! Watch his antics while you are inundated with NHK propaganda. Doesn't that make you want to head over to Japan right now? Or at the very least, crave some sushi?

Until next time! Sayonara.

Update (5/6/2006): According to our Minister of Information Archival, The Hawaiian, the Google Video link for Pitagora Suicchi is no longer working. I have sourced another clip that is similar so you too may enjoy the madness. Enjoy!

Mega Super Duper Weird Al Extravaganza

Goodness, where to begin? Thank goodness for Google Video and its ability to bring fine entertainment like this to the masses.

Smells Like Nirvana - Fun fact: Nirvana knew they had made the big time when Weird Al parodied their songs.
Amish Paradise - Could be offensive to the Amish, but they shouldn't be watching this anyway.
Fat - The best Michael Jackson parody ever.
Gump - At the concerts Weird Al wears the bald cap for this song.
Beverly Hillbillies - Same odd musical coincidence you get when you interchange the lyrics of Amazing Grace and Gilligan's Island. Try it!
It's All About the Pentiums - Watch for the Drew Carey cameo!
The Saga Begins - Just as much of a classic as American Pie (the song).

and an added bonus fan made video:
Yoda

The Endless Quest

A few years ago, one of my friends sent me a link to one of the greatest (if not the greatest) Animutation of all time. It was entitled Irrational Exuberance, and if you have not seen it, you have not truly lived. Ever since then I have been on a quest to seek out other good Animutations, and while some like Dragostea are pretty good, I have been unable to find another jewel in the rough. Maiyahi is another variation on the same theme, although the word play is in Japanese so it takes Animutations to a whole different level. Will I ever find a worthy successor to Irrational Exuberance? Only time will tell.

The Classics

Beethoven, Mozart, and The Muppet Show. What do they all have in common? They are timeless classics that continue to prove their relevance in our daily lives. As this wonderful short clip demonstrates, the Muppets are both entertaining, but also educational. Wait until the end to see what I mean. On a different note, I know that The Good Stuff, has been a little light lately. Do not worry loyal reader(s)! You have not been abandoned! To show you how much I really care, here is an extra unrelated bonus feature! Once I saw the pictures on there, it reminded me of this. Is it Good Stuff? You decide. Then disregard that decision because if it is on this blog, then it must be true!

News from the Front

A year or two ago, I remember seeing this clip, and laughing. Today, I found it on Google Video, and even though I still laughed, it was also funny on a more subtle level. See if you can figure it out!

Kick it Down a Notch

Have things gotten to hectic lately? Sit down, take a load off. Relax. That's right. Now take a look at these various Homeland Security safety signs. They'll make you feel better. Really. Don't worry, it's still Good Stuff.

Propaganda for the Masses

The Good Stuff welcomes the huddled masses yearning for the privilege to stand in line and be dished out morsels of dry, crusty intarweb entertainment. Here to serve you today is none other than our own Minister of Dis-information himself, the Hawaiian (yes you have to say it with italics). He has served up a heaping mass of goodness with only your best interests in mind. To start off, a World of Warcraft edutainment musical, followed by a helping of a MasterCard commercial parody, and finally the creme da la creme, The Hitler Rap. Yes, nothing like a touch of fascism to help it all go down. There, don't you feel better? Of course you do, because we know best. NEXT!

Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting

Martial arts; some train for self-defense, others to seek inner peace, but whatever the reason, everyone in some way is drawn to observe a master's mystical moves. So what could be better than watching a master conduct a fast paced action packed martial arts demonstration? Watching one with lots of explosions! Yes, a recently rediscovered martial art known as Kabumei is making a resurgence. Please join us in watching this feast for the eyes. Just remember to bow to your computer out of respect.