The Ultimate Argument Settler: The 10 Best SuperDeluxe Videos Of All Time
SuperDeluxe.com, an offshoot of Turner networks and a source for some funny videos, is e-shuttering its iDoors, and being folded into Adult Swim, reports the Washington Post:
Yet another comedy site fails to deliver its overpromise ... paidContent has learned that Turner told staff today it is folding SuperDeluxe.com into AdultSwim.com, and laying off much of the SuperDeluxe team. From the internal memo by Paul Condolora: "Our management of the Turner Animation, Young Adults & Kids brands requires us to always look for efficient, strategic ways to grow them. In Super Deluxe.com and Adult Swim.com, we have businesses whose potential for individual growth is limited by their increasingly complementary content. Rather than position them as competitors for the same audience, the smarter move is to consolidate the two brands to create a richer, stronger platform that builds on Adult Swim's number-one position with young adults." Candolora described Super Deluxe as "a business with a loyal audience and critical following." Super Deluxe launched in 2007 as an edgy, multiplatform brand aimed at men 18-24.
It's not exactly clear what this says about the future of web-specific content, if it even says anything. SuperDeluxe had a very aggressive goal with only few exceptions, which was to consolidate the work of the alt-comedy (fart) scene. So in some ways it says more about that scene than anything else. Maybe elaborate and sometimes off-putting inside jokes aren't the smartest way to build a broad, successful business. Just kidding. I'm sorry that SuperDeluxe fell into Whoops Ocean nullus a rare miss.
In honor of their passing, here are the definitive top 10 videos from SuperDeluxe of all time.
10. The Poundcast #2: I Don't Get It
9. Bible History #1
8. Derek & Simon: Sweet Tits
7. Penelope Princess of Pets: Openings
6. All My Exes #1: Jean-Michel
5. Thunderpoint: Swim Club
4. What's Doin' With Bein' Classy
3. Tim and Eric Nite Live #8
2. The Maria Bamford Show: Showtime
1. The Making Of: Bird Poops In Mouth
As with every Ultimate Argument Settler, these are scientifically proven to be in the correct order, and not a single video has been overlooked.
Posted by Gabe at 9:54 AM in Viral Video
Tags: Bob Odenkirk | Brad Neely | Chelsea Peretti | Derek Waters | DJ Dougg Pound | Eric Wareheim | Gabe Liedman | Jenny Slate | Jon Benjamin | Kristen Schaal | Kurt Braunholer | Maria Bamford | Michael Cera | Patrick Borelli | Simon Helberg | Tim Heidecker
I'm quite fond of Bathing with Bierko myself. Both the show and the actual act.
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maria bamford is awesome
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Gabe, If you seriously think Chelsea Peretti has talent than you and I can't be friends (in my mind) anymore. Your poor taste in this instance is redeemed only by the fact that you introduced Jenny Slater into my life.
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Gabe, If you seriously think Chelsea Peretti has talent then you and I can't be friends (in my mind) anymore. Your poor taste in this instance is redeemed only by the fact that you introduced Jenny Slater into my life.
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Gabe, for 4 you said What's Doin' With Bein' Classy, but the video is ...Bein' Healthy. Just sayin'
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They are both great. Watch both.
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No Bob Odenkirk Pitches A Movie??? this list is not complete without it. with the likes of Orsen WIlson and Will Farley mentioned in the video im very suprised hipsters like yourself dont know about it.
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It's a great video, but The Making Of: Bird Poops In Mouth is better (more insane), and since Odenkirk also wrote and directed the Derek and Simon video, he's pretty well represented on this list.
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"since Odenkirk also wrote and directed the Derek and Simon video, he's pretty well represented on this list" --- i give you much "props" Gabe for your knowledge, Odenkirk and Cross new HBO show, lets hope it lives up to Mr. Show which is technically impossible.
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