Childish Gambino - Sober

The music video for Childish Gambino's latest mix-tape single proves, yet again, that actor/song-writer Donald Glover and director Hiro Murai make a creative force to be reckoned with. Sober opens with a disheveled and sullen-eyed Gambino staring at a young woman seated across from him in a take-out diner. After wrestling with the decision to go up and talk to her, he lurches over like the living dead to sit next to her.

No, he's a zombie, he's just really really high. Though the video does have an undeniable Thriller-vibe about it, with Gambino launching himself into a full-on phantasmagoric display of dance moves in an attempt to woo this mysterious young stranger.  Ian Eastwood deserves a resounding round of applause for his exquisite choreography direction.

I Love Food Illustrations By Jonathan Ball

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UK based illustrator Jonathan Ball wants us to know he loves food! And to do so he's created a series of adorable culinary illustrations featuring some of our favorite dishes. Ranging from breakfast fare to classics like pizza, all donning the same hollow eyed, creepy smile. Would you take a bite out of something looking right back at you?

Ball has had a chance to work with clients including MTV, BBC, Sony's Playstation Division, Microsoft, Stuff Magazine and a slew of other high profile clients so far, which is why you might find his work to be a little familiar. Check out more of his tasty food illustrations after the break!

Squirrel Away

While on the hunt for a light-hearted, fun animated short, I came across Mark Sheard's 'Squirrel Away'. From the thumbnail it looks like a cute, bright animation, so I think "Jackpot!"  And that it is: A cute story about a squirrel who gathers all of his nuts and stores them inside of a hollow tree.  He works hard all year long, even through snow.  When he finally has his cache all set, that's when things get... Weird.  And a bit surprising.  Watch for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

Ringo

'Ringo', or 'The story of the couple who tried to revitalize their relationship but instead ruined a child', is an animated short that is both cute and creepy.  M.R. Horhager wrote, directed, and created the art for this tale about a couple who desperately want a child, but can't have one.  Then one day they have a son, named Ringo.  Unfortunately for Ringo, he has a condition.  A condition that threatens his relationships, and ultimately, his life.  And in a true macabre fashion, his parents find a way to remedy such a problem.