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'Keyboard Cat' Spreading Painful Hilarity Across the Web

by Warren Riddle on May 25, 2009 at 01:17 PM



During our quest to stay abreast of the latest Web memes -- and to break up the doldrums of your day with some comic relief -- it has been impossible to ignore the explosion of "Play him off, keyboard cat" videos. If you're not familiar with this cute little virtuoso, keyboard cat interrupts awkward and painful moments with some sweet, jazzy piano riffs. The original video was created by Brad O'Farrell, using an old clip from graphic designer Charlie Schmidt. Inspired by O'Farrell's creation, YouTube users everywhere have taken to crafting their own videos featuring the feline sensation.

While examining hundreds of these videos (a noble journalistic pursuit, we assure you), we came across an Oscar-worthy piece of editing thanks to 'Walker Texas Ranger' and that kid who sees dead people. Be sure to watch for the priceless facial expressions after Haley's startling revelation.

Also, make sure you check out the gallery below for some other inspired keyboard cat clips, and let us know if we neglected your favorite clumsy, keyboard-accompanied exit. [From: AP/AOL News]

GALLERY

1) Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly expresses some confusion over the meaning of "play us out." Don't worry, Bill... Keyboard cat is here to help. (NSFW - profanity)

2) Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley, who played basketball at Auburn University, drills an arch-rival University of Alabama fan in the back of the head with a golf ball. Wicked slice, or done on purpose? Only Sir Charles and the keyboard cat know for sure.

3) Haley pt. 2

Another touching moment with Haley -- who appears to be enjoying a career rejuvenation, thanks to keyboard cat.

4) Dick Cheney

Not averse to politics, keyboard cat breaks up some tension created by the stoic Dick Cheney.

5) Nunchuks

Slapstick videos dominate the meme, so it's difficult to pick one representative. Although it may not be the flashiest, our sophomoric sensibilities won't let us pass up a good shot to the groin (especially if nunchuks and a skateboard are involved).

6) Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat

Can't get enough of the cat? There are plenty of choices here, where we highly recommend the Corey Haim and Jim Rome offerings.

Tags: keyboard cat, KeyboardCat, meme, memes, play him off, PlayHimOff, top, video, webvideo

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