Comments on: What! No Beer? : Not starring Elmer J. Butts

By: JJT

JJT — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:45:50 +0000

Just wanted to say excellent job on the video –
As you mention, there is something sad about someone getting into such a deep inebriated state and the irony of a beer-soaked brain’s tendency to say “You know what I need? More BEER!”

But, as a silent movie lover you transformed it perfectly into something more. The title cards were just understated enough to add to the story. Thanks!

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Matters of Questionable Importance But Certain Value — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:08:28 +0000

[...] “Drunkest Guy Ever: Larry Goes to the Market”. Have a look at the video then go read his blog post, What! No Beer?, describing his creative process and the video’s success, currently sitting at 716,000+ views on [...]

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:57:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Thought you might like to know I got it via an email today from this link: http://mj.933flz.com/pages/mainfeed.html?feed=204719&article=6208458

MJ Morning Show…probably in FL and I’m in Montana. Good luck with your endeavors.

By: Larry goes to the market « The Bioscope

Larry goes to the market « The Bioscope — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:58:28 +0000

[...] Scott writes about the video at http://whitscott.com/2009/10/22/what-no-beer-not-starring-elmer-j-butts (its title a reference to the Buster Keaton 1933 short What! No [...]

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Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:22:45 +0000

[...] Showing a little more creativity was Whit Scott, who took the footage, recut it, added black-and-white film effects, and transformed it into a Chaplin-esque short film. His approach to the editing process was surprisingly well-thought-out. [...]

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Weekend Vid Picks: Drunkest Guy Ever, Remixed — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:01:49 +0000

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:50:49 +0000

…this was the finest piece of work I have seen in a long time.

It clicks and, having been wobbly and sucked down by gravity on more than one occasion in my formative years, I can relate to both the pathos and humour of the event.

This guy is going to become a minor celebrity because of your efforts.

I hope he remembers you when he lands his first fat Hollywood role.

Cheers and thanks for this classic!

By: abby

abby — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:54:23 +0000

There are two things that I enjoy about this post.

First it’s cool to see all the ways you can track movement on the internet.

Second, I appreciate your asking/musing about what allowed for this video to take off. I agree with what you’re saying about the silent film aspect making the humor of the situation accessible. For me this insight, your “thought on the psyche,” is what most had to do with the spread of this video and what made it so enjoyable to me.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:56:06 +0000

Hey Whit, it was pretty sweet to see the process of this whole adventure! Now I just need to think up ways to make medical librarian stuff cool enough for my friends to pass around…ha! and yet, hmm…

I came across an article that (supposedly? The blogger’s pretty anonymous) explains a little about the guy in the video. It’s not happy, but I guess maybe it’s good to know, if anyone brings it up? Sorry if you’ve seen it already! http://jischinger.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/what-is-wrong-with-you-tube/

But I don’t think anyone’s going to give you a hard time. You’ve got skills, sir, with not only your artistic talent and good eye for entertainment value, but with your empathy and communication. Keep it up. See you around!

By: kdfa!

kdfa! — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:47:38 +0000

thanks Whit, with you and your videos, internet is less mysterious now.