Dec 02 2009

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Seriously, I Don’t Even Know Where to Begin With This One

Published by John Scalzi at 5:20 pm

Except to say that if you like typefaces — I mean, really like them — you need to see this.

There, your “WTF?” tanks should now be all filled up for today.

46 responses so far

46 Responses to “Seriously, I Don’t Even Know Where to Begin With This One”

  1. # Mark Terryon 02 Dec 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Speechless.

  2. # Justmeon 02 Dec 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Well yeah, that fills the WTF tank for about a month. On the other hand, it also makes me glad there was no Youtube or other easily accessible video technology when I was younger. Our weird ideas like this stayed in our heads or were shared only with small groups of the similarly weird.

  3. # CSI Seattleon 02 Dec 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I’m a bit creeped out. And I think that I threw up in my mouth…just a little.

  4. # atsikoon 02 Dec 2009 at 5:47 pm

    This was hilarious! Sometimes youtube isn’t a crock of crap.

  5. # Penrefeon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:01 pm

    Is it wrong that I completely “get” this?

  6. # Andrewon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:10 pm

    That was totally and completely hilarious; of course I really dig typefaces.

    One problem though, I only just rid of the earworm from the last Lady Gaga parody. You not nice person.

    Cheers
    Andrew

  7. # Mr. Kon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:11 pm

    That filled my WTF tank past full and all the way to empty again.

  8. # Pat Kighton 02 Dec 2009 at 6:20 pm

    I not only get it, it makes me kinda hot …

  9. # Yonatan Zungeron 02 Dec 2009 at 6:20 pm

    @Penrefe: No. What’s really wrong is that watching this made me want to go and typeset something.

  10. # htomon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Good. Especially the bow ties.

  11. # Brianon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:24 pm

    I’m just in awe of their facial hair.

  12. # pennybloomon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:33 pm

    This is the most hysterical thing I’ve seen this week. I think I need to get out more.

    Honestly, it’s brilliant. Good looking font, actually. Nice beards!

    – Penny

  13. # Russell B Farron 02 Dec 2009 at 6:33 pm

    I completely get this. And the line “even when it’s bold italic” just made me think of the travesty that Goudy Old Style becomes… I know I’m beyond help.

  14. # Carrie V.on 02 Dec 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I’m sending this to every graphics designer I know.

  15. # Jack Tingleon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:42 pm

    Cool. Lady Gaga and Gothic typefaces. What’s not to like?

    Regards,
    Jack Tingle

  16. # Louon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:53 pm

    I Think I used to work with those guys. They’ve moved up from binder dominoes.

  17. # Deborahon 02 Dec 2009 at 6:56 pm

    *opens mouth*

    …..

    Yeah. WTF buffer all filled up now. Ayep.

  18. # DougKon 02 Dec 2009 at 7:15 pm

    I get it. I love it. The perfect thing to see after I spending all afternoon editing and typesetting documents for a co-worker.

  19. # DougKon 02 Dec 2009 at 7:15 pm

    Obviously, I failed to edit my own post. I plead brain-deadness.

  20. # Emmyon 02 Dec 2009 at 7:19 pm

    I think I’m in love. This may be the most amazing thing I’ve seen in quite a while.

    Yes, I know I’m a geek.

  21. # Blue Ravenon 02 Dec 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Oh, sweet gods, yes. I so get this video. It’s definitely one that will demonstrate who the font anoraks are versus the rest of the crowd. But I did better than random chance at the Font or Cheese quiz for more reasons than haunting Berkeley Cheese Co-op every chance I get.

  22. # Jenipurron 02 Dec 2009 at 8:00 pm

    I suspect is is funnier if you’ve seen the original (Lady Gaga) version first.

    Frankly, I think it is awesome.

  23. # KateHon 02 Dec 2009 at 8:04 pm

    Hey, they mention Orson Scott Card in it, so right there, it gets extra points from me. Frankly, it’s odd and borderline disturbing, and I give it a 7.

  24. # KateHon 02 Dec 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Actually, I just watched the Lady GaGa version, and I’m increasing the score for these guys to an 8. The LGG one gets a 5, mostly because of the well-trained Great Danes.

  25. # DJMooreon 02 Dec 2009 at 8:57 pm

    This is most excellent fun, but it does not yet top the classic “Mailbox, Open Mailbox!”

  26. # Terry Weynaon 02 Dec 2009 at 9:05 pm

    That absolutely makes my week. Completely hilarious, completely whack, completely wonderful. Love the beards!

  27. # Joelon 02 Dec 2009 at 9:36 pm

    That was

    so

    much

    better.

  28. # Xopheron 02 Dec 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Love the parody song and video. Hate that font.

  29. # Loximuthalon 02 Dec 2009 at 10:29 pm

    I’m not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing that the font geeks I know are not this chic.

    Thanks.

  30. # Lauren Uroffon 02 Dec 2009 at 10:58 pm

    “Poker Face” just must be One of Those Plastic Songs that everyone can adapt. Molly Lewis’s “Poker Face” just lost earworm status to this.

    Have you ever sang the Marine Corps Hymn to the tune of “My Darling Clementine”?

  31. # Andrew Fedgeon 03 Dec 2009 at 12:53 am

    Thank you.

    That was so awesomely … screwed up. And I mean that in the best “I’m really not sure what to to think about that” way.

    Need cool internet tidbits to show friends? Go visit John Scalzi. Always come away satisfied.

  32. # Stephen Buchheiton 03 Dec 2009 at 8:46 am

    OMFG, I must be warped because I just love that.

    Gives a whole new meaning to grotesque. It’s well slanted and has plenty of leg. The counter spaces are just amazing. Stop me before I pun again.

    Or as I once told a client when I worked in studio, “No thanks, we’re all full up on crazy today.”

  33. # Chuckon 03 Dec 2009 at 8:47 am

    I haven’t even answered my first email of the day and my eyes are already bleeding. I will admit that you warned me and I didn’t listen. I think I need a second cup of coffee.

  34. # LizrdGizrdon 03 Dec 2009 at 9:54 am

    WTF FTW!

    I still like Molly Lewis’ version better, but that’s gold.

  35. # MBon 03 Dec 2009 at 10:07 am

    Loved it. Made me laugh out loud.

  36. # alliumon 03 Dec 2009 at 11:21 am

    Definitely better than that comicsanscore tripe they play on MTV.

  37. # Suzanne Mon 03 Dec 2009 at 11:40 am

    Not sure whether I’m more amazed by the song or the facial hair. I admire a guy who’s willing to walk around rocking a handlebar mustache and full beard like it’s 1872. Don’t think I could ever kiss him, though. I’d be too busy laughing.

  38. # Lazon 03 Dec 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Dude, I just paused Blue October’s Chameleon Boy for that… AND IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!

  39. # Catherine Shafferon 03 Dec 2009 at 2:38 pm

    This is perfect for the third day of “three articles in three days.” May I say the most WTF part of it is that it is so GOOD. The production values are very high for the music, the photography, acting, dancing, everything. WTF?

  40. # Jeff S.on 03 Dec 2009 at 3:24 pm

    WTF tank full, check. Spit take meter pegged, check.
    Now cleaning the desk area and monitor, check…

  41. # Sihayaon 03 Dec 2009 at 5:03 pm

    That’s better than “Nutria Face.”

    Seriously, the MP3 in my head is now alternating between this, the Molly Lewis version, and the Hampster Dance (don’t ask). The first thing I thought was, “Wow, that’s hilarious and meticulous!” The second thing I thought was, “Wow, those folks really, really like fonts. Especially that girl in the background. Really.” Then I thought, “Hey, did they even mention sans serif?” and I checked the video again to ensure that they did. Times New Roman fans will feel somewhat dissed, though.

  42. # Marnieon 03 Dec 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Where was the WTF, all I saw was pure swoonability.

  43. # MaryLon 03 Dec 2009 at 7:58 pm

    Sinuous guys with beards, font-geek-speak, AND the pop earworm of 2009? Awesomecakes.

    I had no idea that there were so many artsy geeks out there who LOVE Lady Gaga. See also: Focus Tape from the Santa Fe Opera Electricians. Great lighting, but sadly, they had to feature one very flat guy front and centre in the vocal mix.

    I wonder what the next batch of hairy guys will do with Bad Romance?

  44. # Thomas M. Wagneron 04 Dec 2009 at 2:26 am

    [blink]

    [blink blink]

    [applause]

  45. # NelCon 04 Dec 2009 at 10:03 am

    Damn, I’m going to have to grow my beard back. And get a bow tie….

  46. # Gray Woodlandon 05 Dec 2009 at 10:23 am

    Emmy@20 – I’m not a font geek. But were I gay, I think I’d be falling in love too…

    Truly, these men are heroes for our time.

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