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Don’t you wish you could relive the days when you finished laundry, slept a full eight hours, and pee’d alone? Well, vlogger Danielle Murray feels your pain. Her mom parody of Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” is relating to all the tired moms out there.
Video: The Murrays via YouTube
What is something you dream of? Tell us in the comments below!
A trip to IKEA’s gorgeous show rooms is like walking into a presentation that’s all about being “easier said than done.” As minimalistic as their furniture is, not all of IKEA’s instructions are as crystal clear – and celeb-dad Ryan Reynolds experiences that first hand in this GQ parody. Click play to watch this “Celebs, They’re Just Like Us!” hilarious descent into madness. Thanks, IKEA.
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— Christal Yuen
There’s nothing like a tune that gets those little booties shaking and with this “Shut Up and Dance” parody by The Murrays – the whole crew gets down. From a hoppin’ mom and dad to the littles rocking out on the drums, this family jam session is so catchy that we’re playing it in our office at full blast. And just like the original song, these lyrics are so easy to sing along to!
Did this song get stuck in your head? Here’s another catchy mom-anthem to replace it!
— Christal Yuen
From lighthearted mom-to-friend PSAs to laugh-out-loud parodies of “Let It Go,” the viral videos of 2014 kept us glued to our screens. No matter how on top of the trending tag you are, there’s bound to be one you haven’t seen. Start off your year recap with our first pick, a mashup of 233 viral videos, before delving into the rest of our curated, kid-friendly list.
Best of 2014
Thankfully Luc Vergeron has edited the best bits and pieces of 233 viral videos into a catchy 6 minute and 44 second video. Watch skydivers and breakdancers, babies reacting to lemons and even Bill Gates completing the Ice Bucket challenge! Find the original videos over here.
Action Movie Kid
Here’s a reminder that nothing is greater than your imagination … except when maybe your dad is an expert motion graphic artist who can turn those epic toy battles and rocketship flights into a virtual reality. Click play to see volume one.
Sadie Doesn’t Want Her Brother to Grow Up
Nobody is quite as flabbergasted as this five-year-old who can’t handle the fact that her cute brother won’t stay little (and cute) forever. Dad of Sadie, Alex Miller, uploaded this slice of life video four month ago and it’s gotten 30 million plays since.
Durham Academy Weather Announcement
Head of Durham Academy Michael Ulku-Steiner and his assistant, Lee Hark, announced a snow day to the tune of Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice, Baby,” making us and the kids wish school was open just so we could “chill” with them.
What’s the Most Shocking Thing Your Kids Don’t Know About You?
Other than that hidden stash of chocolates on the top shelf, is there something else you’re hiding from your kids? Watch the video below to see how some parents answered the question, “What’s the most shocking thing your kids don’t know about you?”.
Friends Without Kids
Are you the first of many new moms who find it hard to explain why there’s no time to hang out anymore? Or maybe you remember that lonely era when you were the only one with a mini-me on your hip. Luckily Whats Up Moms created this lighthearted (and on point) explanation for all your friends without kids. Psst … check out this “Dear Cool Looking Mom” video too!
“Just Don’t Go” Weather Report
Frozen has been out for a year now, but that hasn’t stopped 2014 from becoming the Year of Frozen. Bob Herzog, the Traffic Man of Cincinnati, Ohio, turned “Let It Go” into parody jingle reminding residents to stay indoors and avoid black ice for the day. Watch the video below — it’s surprisingly just as good as the original.
A Dad’s Saturday Morning for Three Months
At first this Dad’s clips were one Vine, and then they slowly became two, three, four … 15 short videos over the next three months that hilariously showcased Vine user Bottlerocket’s Saturday mornings. We’re positive many of you can relate to this weekend dance party.
Bars & Melody – Britain’s Got Talent
Fifty-seven million views and counting, this Britain’s Got Talent audition stunned a nation and more with a self-penned rap about anti-bullying. Watch the audition below to hear how two kids turned a negative experience into a positive one.
#ShareaCoke with the McGillicuddys
The McGilicuddys took advantage of Coke’s “Share a Coke” campaign to make a hilarious announcement with a shocking twist. If you haven’t seen it, we probably already said too much. Hit play to see the sweet reveal.
“Do You Know Any Naughty Words?”
They might not say these words in front of us, but evidently they’ll tell Jimmy Kimmel anything. Click play to hear these adorable tots rattle off all the bad words they know.
Kids React to Old Computers
Video producers TheFineBros brought in a 1970s computer and a floppy disk to a group of lil’ techies. Their shocked reaction gives us a mixed feeling of nostalgia and old age. Nevertheless, we’re still grateful for Siri.
I’m Not Fancy (Iggy Azalea Parody)
If Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” was the anthem of summer 2013, then Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” was surely the jam of this past summer. Moms from The Girls With Glasses created their own lyrics to this hit song that divulges what it really means to be a mom.
All About That Baste (Parody)
Known for their catchy parodies, The Holderness Family created a Thanksgiving anthem that reminded us of the key to cooking that big ol’ turkey (it’s butter and baste). Check out the ridiculously catchy tune below.
Which video made you laugh the hardest? Want to have another good chuckle? Click here for more!
— Christal Yuen
Need a small boost of energy to get you through the day? What’s Up Moms just published this spot-on, relatable Taylor Swift parody that has us wondering if it’s time for our third coffee before our lil’ Elsa or Olaf wakes up. Ready to be humming this catchy tune all weekend? Hit play below.
— Christal Yuen
If you’re not following @LosFelizDayCare, the hilarious feed currently blowing up Twitter, you’re obviously way too busy consciously uncoupling from cold-pressed cider like the other families at this hysterical (and totally satirical) LA institution of mindful learning. Find out the inspiration behind the feed, how the insanity of the LA school scene gets so perfectly captured, and most importantly, how you can get your precious Talulah or Axl enrolled.
photo credit: Jason Shapiro
The mind behind the madness is Jason Shapiro. When he’s not busy performing stand-up and improv gigs around town or working as script coordinator on the new ABC sitcom, “Cristela,” he serves as the brilliant voice of @LosFelizDayCare – a hysterical (and all too real) parody of the LA day care scene. Like most comedy writers, Shapiro was looking for a unique way to get his name out there, and despite his father’s suggestion that he “just get his jokes to Brad Pitt or Jon Cryer,” he decided the Twitterverse might be a more viable and less stalker-y option.
Reading his tweets, it’s hard to believe he’s not yet a dad himself, as he perfectly captures the craziness that so many Angelenos experience daily while sending their tofu-toting tots to school in this city. Shapiro’s inspiration comes from listening to his co-workers talk ad nauseum about their funny interactions with the faculty, kids and families at the prestigious day cares their kiddos attend. He believes the feed has struck a chord because “people read tweets and look at Facebook and see themselves reflected back. People find things to relate too.” (He admits he really took most of this theory from Arcade Fire.)
Because @LosFelizDayCare is so convincing in its delivery, Shapiro receives emails a few times a week from real parents asking to send their kids to LFDC. He always tries to let them know right away that the school is fake. After all, he “wants these kids to grow up and solve climate change and all that.” If anyone tweets at him though, that’s a whole other bag of organic beans. He says someone in Indiana thought it was a real day care and he played along, actually asking her to come visit.
We asked Shapiro what the application process would be like to gain acceptance to Los Feliz Day Care. He says that “Once applicants are born and being considered, they need to make sure they speak at least two languages. And children must be breastfed, vegan or at the very least meat conscious, sustainability minded, tolerant and of course, non immunized.” Seems easy enough.
Find it on Twitter: twitter.com/LosFelizDayCare
Has your family had any insanely funny LA day care experiences? We’d love to get the scoop! (And who knows, maybe Shapiro will pull from you too!)
–Jennifer O’Brien
photo credit: young boy by James Emery via Creative Commons
Sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy Mom.me‘s Kid Emmys parody, in which boys and girls reenact spoof scenes from such popular shows as “Game of Thrones,” “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad.”
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Your kids are obsessed with everything Frozen and judging by the sheer volume of “Let It Go” covers, your family’s not alone. Take a breather from the original version and give these fun renditions a spin. Here are our five favorites. 1). Brian Hull reminds us of all the other great characters Disney that we’ve come to love with his jaw-dropping cover of Let It Go.
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the last few months, chances are you’ve heard, and danced, and maybe even sung to the catchy (ok, maybe slightly annoying) song “Call Me Maybe” by little known, but now famous Carly Rae Jepsen (if you haven’t click here for the full song — though we’re warning you it will likely be stuck in your head for the remainder of the day). Everyone under the sun has parodied this radio hit from the less than pitch perfect amateurs to the pros like Jimmy Fallon.
Well, those hoping to spoof this song or for those itching for their 15-minutes of YouTube fame can officially call it quits because there’s a new voice on the block: Cookie Monster. Sure, Cookie Monster isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think “Call Me Maybe” spoof, but we have to admit that this is by far the funniest and most original parody of Jepsen’s song to date.
The lyrics of the song are so creative and we challenge you to watch this video without laughing. Instead of “Call Me Maybe” Cookie Monster sings, “You’ve got cookie, so share it maybe.” The video comes complete with Cookie Monster solos, dance numbers, and of course, footage of Cookie Monsters devouring cookies.
So here’s to Cookie Monster (and the folks at Sesame Workshop) who have totally outdone themselves with this hilarious video. Take a look…
Have your kids seen this hilarious vid? Leave us a comment below!
Whether we like to admit it or not, we’ve all indulged in some trashy reality television because there’s just something about cat fights, drama queens, and beer tears that is utterly addicting. Take for example Bravo’s reality series, “The Real Housewives,”, which began following a group of affluent housewives in Orange County in 2006. The series has since branched off to five further cities chronicling the lives of the rich, richer, and richest as the nation watches with bated breath to see who bought what luxe ride, who’s talking behind her friend’s back, and who will get into the next cat fight.
Now imagine “The Real Housewives” series based upon our favorite Disney characters. That’s right — Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Jasmine, and Rapunzel are all about to duke it out to see who’s the fairest of them all. Of course, no “Real Housewives” sketch would be complete without some tears, fights, and boozy fun. We bet you never thought you’d see your favorite Disney characters hammered, right?
Watch this hilarious “Saturday Night Live” sketch, which was the stand-out performance from this past week’s SNL that featured everyone’s favorite kid star turned jail bird, Lindsay Lohan.
Let us know in the comment section below your favorite part in the parody — we’re partial to Taran Killam’s portrayal of Prince (not-so) Charming, but you’ll have to watch the video to decide for yourself.
