This was an internet cross over waiting to happen. You probably already know that the Muppets have become quite the internet sensation with their cover of Queen's classic "Bohemian Rhapsody." They also have a lot of other great videos and have garnered a huge following at their Muppet's Studio page on YouTube. What you may not know is that Alt. Rock band OkGo has also made a career out of viral video. They are really good musicians but they wouldn't be nearly as popular as they are with out buzz videos like their "Here We Go Again" video which features the band dancing on treadmills and their videos for "This Too Shall Pass," One which features the band playing the entire song accompanied by a high school marching band, and the other video for the same song that has the band jumping from stunt to stunt in real time through the worlds largest Rune Goldberg machine.
This video is actually a lot more than a crossover video. it is actually an odd little slice of internet culture as not only are both subjects viral video icons, but this video was shot back stage at this years "Webby" awards(awarded to the best and most popular of the web). This video also features a hilarious cameo by comedian turned Hollywood actor Zach Galifianakis, who had been doing stand up for years, but had only become well known because of several internet videos he did. The reason his cameo is so funny, is because part of his shtick is his serious, deadpan expression he wears upon his face, which he struggles to maintain as the video progresses. If you are not familiar with the Muppet's or OkGo's videos, we have a small sampling below. Under that is the hilarious "Staring Contest: Animal vs. Danimal." Great stuff! -Admiral Duke
Here are two of OkGo's most popular videos:
Here are two of Muppets Studio videos:
And here is their hilarious crossover:
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