Category Archives: This Wins the Internet
Let’s Start the New Year with the CGP Grey Flag Saga
If you don’t watch CGP Grey on YouTube, consider this a solid introduction to his content. The dude is smart and he makes smart and funny videos about a wide range of niche topics. I’m a guy who can definitely get behind passion for niche projects. Recently, he updated his flag tier video saga, so I figured I’d share the whole thing.
Basically, Grey makes a tier list of all the United States state flags, and then he released a video this holiday season ranking the Canadian province flags! Neat!
First up is the U.S. flags. It came out in April, but I’m sharing it now.
The guy makes a lot of sense. I’ve never liked the New York State flag. It’s ugly and needs a redesign!
Then, a few weeks ago, Grey announced an epilogue to his flag saga in which the state of Minnesota revealed a new flag redesign! I think they’ve picked their new design finalist — they have — but here’s Grey’s introduction to the ones in the running. I think this video turned me on to Grey’s whole flag saga.
I like the new design!
And lastly, he released the Canada video as a Christmas present, so huzzah! More CGP Grey Flag Content!
Happy New Year, everybody! Here’s to me posting more videos, movie trailers, nonsensical lists and comic reviews! I’m gonna go see Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom tomorrow, so expect a list soon of me ranking all the DCEU movies. Until then, fare thee well.
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I Didn’t Care for Wonka
I never liked the look or even the general idea of the new Wonka movie, the Willy Wonka origin story. But then it started getting a ton of good reviews, and I decided to give it a try at my local movie theater — and I didn’t care for it. The movie is bright, colorful, fun and whimsical, all things I normally enjoy, but I couldn’t get over the obnoxious insistence on being a Willy Wonka origin story. Every little Easter Egg was like that time we learned the meaning behind Han Solo’s last name.
But let’s not hold that against the Willy Wonka character! Who is now animated!
Tell It Animated is getting better at releasing their videos closer to the actual release date of the new movie/show/comic. So that’s nice. This was another solid video.
And as always, my recommendation for his next video is Robin!
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Animated Ninja Turtles!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are hot right now. Mutant Mayhem didn’t blow up the box office, but the toy sales were through the roof, and there should be more on the way. To celebrate, the internet hero at Tell It Animated has done a video on live action Ninja Turtle appearances! It’s madness.
As always, this is a mini-masterpiece. This dude found his niche and I hope he’s having a lot of fun with it. And consider me on board for a sequel video of the various animated Ninja Turtles. That one should be fun!
And, as always, do Robin!
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Dragonball Z Abridged is Back…for Some Bits!
Dragonball Z Abridged, by Team Fourstar, is without a doubt one of the finest achievements of the nerd internet. These dudes took this beloved cartoon and, quite honestly, made it even better, let alone funnier. I still rewatch those episodes on the regular, and I’ve been watching their creator commentaries over the past year.
Well they’re back, baby! The crew at Team Fourstar famously decided to throw in the towel after The Cell Saga, deciding they didn’t have enough gas left in the tank to tackle the monstrosity that is The Buu Saga. Understandable. But it seems they’ve decided to come out of retirement for one last go at some bits of the Buu Saga.
Man, that takes me back. It’s a lot of callbacks and inside jokes, which is fine. This isn’t a full project. Just something they’ve decided to do for fun, to help that one guy with his Buu Saga review. It works for me. It’s funny, it’s well made, it’s classic Team Fourstar doing the Buu Saga. It’s wonderful!
Congrats to 15 years, Team Fourstar!
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Only Leigh is Posting Again!
One of my favorite random Internet content creators is Only Leigh, a YouTube cartoonist who did a bunch of funny parody videos several years ago. Well she’s back, making more videos! In a post on YouTube, she said she went off into the big, wide world and worked some entertainment jobs and more, and is now back to do her own thing.
I don’t watch Bluey, but this definitely sounds like everything I’ve heard about Bluey.
Anyway, Only Leigh’s videos are fun and I enjoy sharing them and spreading the word that she’s making them. So watch and enjoy! And I fully vote for more Belle and Tina time traveling adventures. Having your own IP is a ton of fun!
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