Among all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune this week — folks fuming about iPhones, Biebs and Gaga clawin’ to the death, Mel Gibson… doing stuff — we thought it prudent to inject a little sunshine, hence the theme of this week’s roundup: looooooove.
The Old Spice Dude started the goodwill train, and we’re here to help it pull into the happiness station… or something. I mean, not truly, ’cause a lot of the following videos are satirical and not all that uplifting, but it’s better than seeing how many crumpled pieces of paper you can get in the office trash can while lamenting your dateless Saturday night, amirite? Love ya all! Happy weekend.
Scala & Kolacny Brothers - "Friday I'm In Love" (The Cure)
Christina Warren: The Cure's classic "Friday I'm in Love" as covered by insanely talented Belgium teenage girls, also known as the Belgian Girls Choir Scala, who were recently featured in the trailer for The Social Network. I have super nerdy taste in music and love covers, acappella and traditional choir arrangements of modern pop songs. These girls make the Glee kids look like utter, utter amateurs.
Valentine's Singing Telegram at Work
Erica Swallow: Last year on Valentine's day, I sent a singing telegram to my boyfriend's office. She was dressed as a heart and had a big Broadway voice -- big hit with the co-workers, and he glowed for days.
Christian Bale & Mel Gibson Phone Fight
Adam Ostrow: Christian Bale and Mel Gibson phone fight, because someone else's career implosion might as well bring the Internet joy. (Warning: NSFW language)
The Animal Odd Couple
Amy-Mae Elliott: I'm bringing a well-known, old classic to the mix this week with this great story about the unlikely friendship between an elephant and a dog. Well worth a revisit for anyone who has seen it before, I challenge all of you to sit through all two minutes 44 seconds without welling up just a little bit.
Kathy Griffin/Levi Johnston Break-Up
Jenn Van Grove: Because love usually ends in heartbreak.
Bear Dancing at Summer Wedding
Barb Dybwad: We know YosemiteBear can thoroughly appreciate double rainbows, cage fight and even drum. But amazingly, he can also dance maniacally at weddings!
Cuddly Rabbits
Zachary Sniderman: This is what love looks like. I think. Oh whatever, everyone loves rabbits.
♥ Buffy & Spike - LoveGame (Lady Gaga)♥
Stephanie Marcus: Twilight is terrible on its own, but more so when you revisit the best human/vampire relationship ever: Buff and Spike. Yep, that's love.... I miss the early '00s
Hipster Dating
Brenna Ehrlich: This is a documentary I made about my neighborhood in Brooklyn. Enjoy.
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