Ideally I like my funk a tiny bit grittier, but still dope song and video. I wish they had remembered to break some laws while filming so it could get a little buzz.

Okay this is cute. This is funny. But it’s so clearly a calculated effort to “go viral,” and thus also triggers my instinctive hostility to forced memes. Anybody want to place a bet on what’s being virally marketed here?

If it’s just some improv group or something, I respect their hustle. If it’s a crypto-promo for some new Comedy Central show, I will be hella irked. (via differentkitchen)

(If you have any lingering hopes that this is a real school play, check out the Youtube account it’s posted on, which was just registered 4 days ago and set up as a mild caricature of a conservative Christian mom)

EDIT 4/1/10: A previous tip led us to an LA Times blog crediting it to Jonas Akerlund, but now another music video drector, Marc Klasfeld, is taking credit for it.

EDIT: Our astute readers already have this one sewn up, it appears this was put together by the veteran music video director Jonas Akerlund (Madonna “Ray of Light”, Bey/Gaga “Telephone”)

Erykah Badu’s new video for “Window Seat,” inspired by this Matt and Kim vid. I’m seeing quite a variety of reactions to this one, what’s your take?

Erykah has been talking to fans about it on Twitter, here are some of her notes:

i was petrified while shooting this video … but liberation began to set in. i conquered many fears in that few moments. i am greatful

#windowseat was shot guerilla style, no crew , 1 take , no closed set , no warning , 2 min . , don town dallas , then ran like hell…

I was afraid But I was ready

The blue writting at end of video sais Groupthink

http://www.crmlearning.com/groupthink-2nd-edition exploring group think

So basically it’s about our compulsion to (character) assassinate anyone who dares to fully reveal their true selves? And the courage required to rebel against that fear and groupthink?

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“We gotta talk about Tyler Perry’s movie! I love this thing!” -why do I not entirely believe Jimmy Fallon when he says this? Fun interview though, I remember going to see Jill at Wetlands/Black Lilly 10 years ago, love seeing her continue to rise. (via mr. world premiere)