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To help you sort through the myriad of junk that is scattered throughout the web, we’ve consolidated a few choice virals that we found particularly watchable for whatever reason. From the funny and the interesting, to the just plain sad, here are our virals of the week.

First up, Bro. Franklin gives his offering to the church … after busting a serious move, that is.

What makes this next video so shit-your-pants funny is the half-punch/half-slap combo the reporter puts on the drunk. It’s like he couldn’t commit to all-out violence, yet, at the same time, he wanted to teach the intruder a lesson.

It’s a little old by now, but this video still captivates me. This is one of the most elaborate pranks ever. Kudos to all those who were involved.

This simply hasn’t been a good week for celebrities. Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and now, Billy Mays (celebrity is bit of a stretch, but we still include him). Here is a rap tribute to the indomitable spirit of the infomercial icon. The synchronization of Mays’ moves to the music is perfect.

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Dunno if you heard the news, but Michael Jackson is dead. I write that with a lot of sarcasm because by now, everybody has heard the news. And it is sad news.

Now, from a musical perspective, the saddest aspect of his death is that the guy died being known as a weirdo.

I mean, if you’re 25 years old, or even 30, and under you probably only know Mike as an eccentric, alleged child molester with bleached skin and an addiction to plastic surgery. But back before all that shit, Mike was really one of the most incredible soul/R&B performers ever.

I’m talkin’ back before even Thriller.

I was born and raised in Jackson’s hometown of Gary, Ind., so growing up I heard a lot about the guy. We’d drive by his house and kind of laugh at the weirdness that such a legendary icon was from our town. Him appearing on shows like Soul Train and Motown 25 was a big deal for folks in the city. And, taking a look back at some of those old performances, you can see that Jackson’s vocal skills and dancing abilities were — even today — ahead of its time.

I guess I can’t describe how amazing the dude was with words, so I found some video clips — arranged in no particular order — to illustrate my point. Forget the cheese of his later years, and listen to the vocals and arrangements. Fuck “pop.” This is real soul music:

And here’s the last one live from Gary. Rest in peace Mike:

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So, you may know that RuPaul is coming to Charlotte this week. But you may not know that everyone’s favorite drag queen got her start starring in bizarre made-for-TV movies that aired on public access. Check out a few of said films right here:

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As the struggle for power in Iran continues, street protests have remained steady. Here are some clips of protests that have taken place since the disputed elections on the 12th of June.

The final clip is a video that has been making headlines, as the victim, Neda, has become a symbol of solidarity for Iranian reformists.

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Whatchu know about Billy Jack? Hippie/Native American/kung fu cinema at its best!

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Evil Dead: The Musical hits the Actor’s Theatre stage tomorrow (June 11). Today, however, take a gander at a scene from Evil Dead 2 — on of the sick-ass films that inspired the off-beat stage play:

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Before you check out Jessica Lea Mayfield at the Visulite Theatre tonight, take a look at her here singing “Kiss Me Again”:

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New shit from Kanye. This one’s for you Jeff:

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The undying Swine Flu moves quick. But these virals move even quicker. As a way of keeping you distracted from the epidemic and other bad news, here are some of our favorite videos clips of the week. From the political to the humorous to sports to dance, we’re providing a little taste of why the Internet is such a great place. Enjoy!

Font Fight

Ever wonder what it would look like if those typefaces and fonts came to life and duked it out in a fight to the death? Well, if you ever had that ridiculous, random thought pass through your head, you’re apparently not alone.

Breakfast Club Breakdance

B-boys had the opportunity to showcase their stuff Sunday night when the Breakfast Club hosted one of it’s popular breakdance competition.

Gordon Brown Fail

The difference between Gordon Brown and Barack Obama. It’s subtle, but it’s there.

Magic vs. Cavaliers

If you didn’t see the last two minutes of game two of the Magic/Cavaliers NBA playoff series, it’s worth checking out. Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, it’s still one the greatest finishes to a game I’ve ever seen, culminating with Lebron James’ 3-point miracle shot.

Python

Whoever volunteered for this filming project has some very large cojones. Just watching it gives me the heeby-jeebies.

We’re always looking for more funny, crazy and wild videos floating around cyberspace. Please share by flipping us a link to backtalk@creativeloafing.com.

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If you’ve seen the ShamWow commercials on TV (and thought, what the heck?), you’ll appreciate this.

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