Most Insane RiffTrax Short
From the stars of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', the comedy company RiffTrax had made fun of some pretty outrageous shorts through the years; over 300! Which of these classic short films do you find the most insane? (Not the riffs, just the crazy film itself)
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- Teaches children how to make crafts from weeds and grasses, usually with freakish results.Teaches children how to make crafts out of backyard grasses and weeds, with freakish results. Also, "IS CORN A GRASS?!?"
- Our narrator interrogates Cathy as to why she does not eat before leaving for school in the morning.Our narrator interrogates young Cathy as to why she does not eat before she goes to school in the morning. (Note: On RiffTrax, this short came attached to 'Petaluma Chicken'.)
- DirectorHerk HarveyStarsCliff BemisDavid EarlyCharles OldfatherA cautionary training film for those who operate and repair heavy equipment. Vignettes show men taking short cuts in their work, doing things they aren't trained for, neglecting to warn a less-experienced worker, using the wrong tool or a tool that's in disrepair, ignoring proper safety practices, trying to appear macho in front of fellow workers, thinking their reflexes are quicker than they are, working while distracted, and generally putting themselves and others at risk. The film is punctuated by the song, "Shake Hands with Danger," the story of Three-Finger Joe. Filmed using Caterpillar equipment.A cautionary tale of the dangers of being careless in industrial settings.
- DirectorJohn BurgessShows the correct and safe ways to get to and from school. A lesson in how to correctly respond to traffic lights and signs, get across streets, ride bicycles, wait at bus stops, and react to strangers' offers.A family buys a house terrorized by a magical raccoon mascot, who educates them on safely navigating their roads.
- DirectorShevard GoldsteinStarsDouglas P. MacIntoshA man returns home from a business trip and has trouble trying to leave the airport.Norman Krasner has returned from a trip, but getting home may be harder than it seems. *SIGH*
- This short featuring "Mr. Bungle", a puppet, instructs children on how to best behave in a lunchroom situation.Inspired by the puppet Mr. Bungle, a young boy decides to mind his manners at lunchtime.
- DirectorKarl H. DempwolfS. Marc TapperStarsCanard Emile BarnesTony BarrPamela Jane CruikshankAliens visit a crossing guard and deem her 'Guardiana' (aka Safety Woman).Aliens visit a crossing guard and deem her 'Guardiana' (aka Safety Woman).
- StarsRichard L. HawkThe narrator instructs children on how to bounce balls and catch them.The narrator instructs children on how to bounce balls and catch them.
- StarsJames Rolph Jr.Footage of a surreal publicity stunt by Petaluma, California poultry farmers involving the making of a giant omelet for the mayor of San Francisco as part of 1930's "National Egg Week".A bunch of people apparently want to make the world's largest omelet, but I'm not sure. (Note: On RiffTrax, this short came attached to 'Why Doesn't Cathy Eat Breakfast?')
- DirectorPaul Nagel Jr.StarsAnita BryantHolly DushkinShannon WallaceThis anti-drug film uses common childhood habits and activities, such as building a machine out of Lego blocks, to metaphorically illustrate the effects and dangers of drug abuse.Kids discuss the effects of drugs, comparing them to completely unrelated situations.
- DirectorBill CrainStarsPhilip BrydenShan KellyKids try to reason what nothingness is.Kids try to reason what nothingness is.
- DirectorMary Anna WinklerPeter Erik WinklerChildren are seen using cardboard cylinders of all sizes to make crafts. Using glue, scissors and markers, they fabricate animals, totem poles and kites.This time, kids are taught crafts to make out of cylinders.
- StarsPinto ColvigEdward J. NugentAn animated pixie named Coily grants a man his wish that all springs disappear...a wish that he soon regrets.When a frustrated man gripes about the springs in his furniture, a little sprite called Coily arrives to grant his wish and teach him a lesson.
- DirectorTed ZarpasA group of misbehaving children come across a magic mirror that, when they look into it, shows them as clowns and tries to convince them to change their disruptive behavior.Children see their 'true selves', usually in the form of clowns.
- DirectorWilliam Dale JenningsStarsRalph Hulett Jr.Charles HagensDick HuttoThis bicycle-safety film shows children what can happen when bicycles are driven carelessly and recklessly.A bunch of kids in monkey masks are killed off in bicycling accidents, until the final one can have all of their lunches for himself.
- DirectorRay NankeyStarsBob CraneBob Crane explains to children what he believes patriotism is.Bob Crane explains to children what he believes 'Patriotism' is.
- Decisions on the basis what is morally right or wrong is not always black and white. Such a situation with young Harry Green is presented, where he is with a group of his "friends", who break some windows at a warehouse late one night, and although Harry didn't throw rocks like the others, the warehouse nightwatchman only recognizes Harry in the group, and knows him to be an otherwise good boy. The nightwatchman has a decision to make whether to report "good" Harry to the authorities. The nightwatchman's decision has a snowball affect in putting further moral questions to a number of other people down the road in Harry's story: Harry's mother who has to decide on whether to give up Harry to the police not knowing what he has or has not done or may be accused of doing; Mr. Kastner, the warehouse owner, who has to decide who and how to make accountable for the vandalism, even if it is someone good like Harry who may not have thrown rocks; Police Sergeant Kelly, who has to decide how much to push for information from someone like Harry who may be guilty in this situation somewhat only by association; Mr. Barker, an elder at Harry's church who is trying to guide Harry; and Harry himself, who has to decide whether to stay mum or tell the truth about what happened.When some boys break windows on purpose, the audience is left to decide whether they think it was wrong.
- StarsChet DavisNora DenneyA boss is having trouble learning how to treat his female employees.A boss is having trouble learning how to treat his female employees.
- StarsPeter ThomasA creepy man in a car tells you about how to stay safe from technology these days.A creepy man in a car tells you about how to stay safe from technology these days.
- Kay, a boy-crazy high school student, devotes her entire life to finding dates. She tries every trick she can to get boys to take her out, from pretendng that she cars about sports and cars to getting herself put on cleanup committees to meet boys.Teenage Kay stalks the boys at her school, simultaneously flirting with all of them.
- DirectorSteven CampusStarsRoberta PaleyHelen K. TritchEducational short in which two teachers organize a Kindergarten classroom prior to the start of the new school year.
- DirectorGeorge B. Seitz Jr.StarsSherry AlberoniBonnie FranklinKevin O'NealTeenagers have a cooking contest with an unexpected ending.Two teen girls goad boys into competing against them in a baking contest.
- StarsDonald WoodsWanda McKayKen CarpenterA sales pitch for an herbicide/fertilizer for the lawn made by Sherwin Williams.A sales pitch for Sherwin Williams lawn fertilizer.
- DirectorChuck UngarStarsDoug EdmundsWendy TaylorGary AbdullahWho is going to teach you important information about school bus safety procedures? Why, your supernatural girlfriend, of course!A teen boy learns bus safety.
- DirectorPhil PattonStarsBetty LusterBruce PodewellBeverly YoungerProduced by C.D. Conn, a company that manufactured brasswinds, to encourage children that musical talent can improve their self esteem and social interaction. The video also shows how musical instruments are made in the factory.A seemingly gender-less sprite called Mr. B Natural tells a young boy that the secret to being popular is being musical.
- DirectorF.R. FurtneyStarsBrad RuggGregory D. RuggDale A. RuggTwo boys on vacation take a tour of the Hormel meat packaging plant (produced by Hormel).Two boys on vacation take a tour of the Hormel meat packaging plant (produced by Hormel).