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Mrs. South Carolina Meets Chris Crocker in AOL News Ad

ByNalts

A video creator I get hundreds of positive and negative comments per video. As a result, I tend to leave only positive, constructive feedback on other people’s videos. So I have to save my criticism for online advertising like this AOL News spoof on Chris Crocker, Mrs. America and tasers. Let’s start positive: Shows AOL…

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Appear Better Informed About Darfur in 3 Minutes: The Onion Makes Me Cry

ByNalts

Darfur. We both know how serious it is, but we’re not sure exactly why or where it is. The Onion (helping you seem more informed”) has produced this fantastic parody of news analysis. It’s called “How Can We Let Darfur Know How Much We’re Doing For Them.” I’ve never laughed as much in preparing a…

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Great Trivia on American Presidents

ByNalts

A classic video from ZackScott that gives us information about the American Presidents that you wouldn’t have learned in history class. Zack is one of my favorite online comedians. Watch for the subtle gestures and timing between facts. Is this hysterical, or is it just the Haldol in my meds? I need to stop buying from Nigerian pharmacies.

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NBC and Carson Daly: Finally a Way to Make Money on Viral Video Content

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Another big media player enters the viral space. It’s NBC, who stumbled initially in the “new media” space by suing YouTube for running SNL’s “Lazy Sunday.” But now they seem to be the leading major network to embrace viral video. Carson Daly and NBC have launched “It’s Your Show TV” (www.itsyourshowtv.com). Viewers can submit short…

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Web Junk Alumnus, Patrice Oneal, Puts Out Edgy DVD

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 Remember VH1’s Web Junk, which sometimes didn’t suck? Comedian Patrice Oneal, whose “I don’t give a shit” attitude was the most endearing part of the show, is now making online-video shorts with NYC Studio “For Your Imagination.” The DVD includes such favorites as “Cockfights,” “Last White Man Alive, “Dyke Punching” and “Child Labor.” For more…