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Smoke Break #724: Inevitable “Take Off Your Riot Suit” Remix

If any scene from the G20 summit in Toronto went quantifiably viral, it was that video of the dancing protesters taunting the cops by lap-dancing their riot line and chanting “you’re sexy, you’re cute, take off your riot suit!” Trust the internet to take the most meaningless (albeit absolutely entertaining) vignette from a weekend that could have actually mattered and then turn it into a proper meme, complete – as you can see above – with requisite catchy dance remix (original CNN report here). Oh brother internet, I can’t quit you.

Keeping It Sunny: Antisocial Skateboarders Show Off One of Vancouver’s Better Sides

Antisocial Skateboard Shop is keeping the warm weather and dry pavement energy alive with their latest skate video, shot during the sunny days of summer, and featuring nearly two dozen of their skateboarding crew bringing their skills to the forefront with some seriously beautiful moves - dope soundtrack included.

Proud Backyard Chef Shows Off Outstanding DIY Barbecue Set-Up

From his waterwheel-powered rotisserie to his four-storey filing cabinet full of spuds and corn, this guy is killing it.

This Might Be the Strangest TV Ad Ever Made for a Candy Bar

Everybody keeps secrets, even from their loved ones. This advertisement takes that theme to a bizarre extreme.

How Stainless Steel Knives, Forks and Spoons Are Made

From grinding serrations to spoon bowls, this short video details how our everyday eating implements are made.