So I wanted to do a post about my favorite video work from 2011, but I kind of don't have the energy? I put out 115 videos this year, ok? I'm tired. So I asked YOU, the reader, on Tumblr and Twitter, about what you liked. Here is what some of you said.
My friend Jory picked this one, as did his uncle Bob. When I finished I thought for sure someone would probably try to beat me up for making it, which is the way I like to feel when I finish something. I'm indebted to the cartoonist David Rees, who made it a habit of exploring one news item in successive issues of Get Your War On, allowing himself to build to different punchlines each time. The "Abortion Gap pt. 1" is here.
WabashAvenue picked this one, which I had kicking around in my head for weeks before I finally sat down and talked to a camera. That's like torture for me, does anyone else feel the same way? It's like not getting laid for a few days. I love the B-roll in this video, that was the view of Boston we had down the street from our old apartment in Eastie. I miss that place. Except not really.
Smithzette says she likes this one, despite her "gut instinct that dudes with signs don't listen. Ever."
I almost didn't post this video. I still kind of wish I hadn't, because I really didn't take a lot of time to collect my thoughts. And even if it doesn't seem like it I usually do that! But Kizzel and RosieGarcia both picked this one, the former noting that it "solidified my admiration for you." Well, thanks Kizzel. I'm not even going to make a boner joke, that's how much I appreciate your sentiments.
You guys seem to like my serious videos, eh? WHAT ABOUT THE DICK JOKES? This video is a bummer, and I keep apologizing for it, but I guess I shouldn't. HeyMolli calls it my "most moving video." Thanks, Molli! The only way I ever meant to move you guys was "gradually toward the bedroom," but whatever, this is good too.
After seeing Tree of Life this year I kind of became obsessed with developing my visual skill. I mean, I could point a camera at a pretty thing but that was about as far as it went. So I want to thank the White Mountains for giving me a lot of opportunity to practice. A few people I've already mentioned also picked this video, thanks for digging it, guys.
I loved shooting this video, and it came out fucking GORGEOUS, and I hope you like it as much as I do. This is my pick, I guess?
Watching this video reminds me that I need a haircut. Thanks to GarrettSucks for picking it.
This was fun to shoot, and even more fun to edit. I feel like I say that a lot, but it's really true in this case. Both Mastershrub and Everyday Panic picked this one, and said some very nice things about it/me. Thanks, you two.
I spent a day and a half after the SlutWalk talking into my iPod, trying to find the right words. I probably looked insane. It was a challenge that really excited me though, and I'm glad people responded to this video. I also sort of wish there'd never been a reason to make it, though! Thanks Molli and a few others who singled out this video.
Similarly, I love this video but hate the fact that it was able to exist. DeathToSwagger picked this one. Thanks, DTS! You have good bad taste.
Lastly, here are a few videos that don't necessarily represent my BEST work, but that will be important to me in years to come. MEMORIES! The last one features friend of the blog Kira! Hey Kira!
So yeah! Thanks for watching! Jenjibear also wrote in, and mostly picked videos that were in the 10 most popular from post from last week. Good choices, Jenjibear! And shoutout to Mrniggle, who liked "Teenage Drunks," a video I did for my brother that everybody hated. You and me against the world, Mr. Niggle.
If I mentioned you or your blog in this post, shoot me your mailing address on my Tumblr. I will send you something (If you live in the US! If you don't, I will send positive vibes to you).
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