This is a TikTok video of a man recording himself pronouncing the entirety of the ABC song backwards, then playing it in reverse, where it sounds like him singing the actual song with an accent. Most impressive. Also, I know in the title I called this a party trick, but in this particular instance it actually appears to be more of a sleeping in the back of a van trick.

@tannerharveyy

Best party trick I’ve ever seen ##fyp

♬ original sound – Tanner Harvey

Thanks again to JustA, who agrees this man just needs to learn the happy birthday song backwards and a few magic tricks and he’s got himself a lucrative birthday party entertainment business.

Presumably because the prom king of the Planetary Science Institute has to look the part, this is a video of some guy getting a very impressive hair coloring of a solar system as executed by New York City based hairstylist Cassie Carey. Now that, that is a look. One that I dare say is– “Out of this world?” Okay I was going to say not for me, but I do like what you did there, no matter how obvious. Always go for the low-hanging fruit, that’s my motto.

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Thanks to JustA, who sent me several promising tips in bed last night with the clear hope of earning a gold star sticker today. WE SHALL SEE, BEAUTIFUL.

This is some footage from a GoPro HERO10 Black (pay me, please) aboard a drone operated by Iceland Aerials as it flies around and over the currently erupting Geldingadalsgos volcano. The first shot alone is worth hitting play for — absolutely stunning. I felt like I was there. I also felt like if I really was there and carrying the One Ring I would have just thrown it about a mile back and hoped for the best.

In everything is bigger in Texas news, this is a video from San Antonio of a large Texas brown tarantula that a homeowner spotted wandering the backyard all the way from the home’s back door. Well how about that! Say, isn’t San Antonio where the Alamo is? “Sure is.” I thought so. *crosses ‘see the Alamo’ off bucket list*

Note: Keep your volume in check, screaming mom.

This is a short video of a mom playing the virtual reality edition of Blair Witch and freaking out in the process. I like how her daughter hightails it out of there, that was some good decision making. The dog on the sofa in the background looks up, but settles back down again pretty quickly, leading me to believe this mom may get scared easily, and frequently. You know, I still remember the first time I screamed bloody murder at the Oculus Rift loading screen.

In feel-good news, this is a video of a Spanish-speaking customer at a Taco Bell in Kenosha, Wisconsin putting on an employee’s headset and helping translate a drive-thru order. That is beautiful. Per the translator’s wife:

“My husband and our family went to Taco Bell for dinner. The workers were asking each other if they spoke Spanish and everyone said no. He was by the counter waiting for our food and said I do. The young lady asked ‘Will you do it?’ He said yes because he didn’t want the person to be stuck waiting and leave with no food. Kindness goes a long way. Workers where happy and customer too!”

Good people. Also, I’m afraid I have no choice but to go to Taco Bell for lunch now. The seed has been planted, and that seed is going to grow into a taco tree, bearing a bountiful harvest of farts this afternoon. Obviously, I’d steer clear of the farmer’s market if I were you.