WoW Moviewatch: Ninja Raiders
by Michael Gray 
Dec 22nd 2009 at 12:00PM
Occasionally, you come across a WoW music video parody so perfect in its conception, so ideal in its creation, and so pure in its execution, that after seeing it for the first time, you can only think, "Why did it take this long for it to happen?" In my opinion, Ninja Raiders is one such video.
I first learned of the song Single Ladies via one of my recent obsessions, Glee. So I will admit that some of my undying devotion to Kurt probably warmed me to the song. But I had not yet connected Single Ladies to WoW. So, when I watched Ninja Raiders, it seems like the most perfect, beautiful example of a WoW parody song ever. The creators did a fantastic job, and their interpretation of the tune has been stuck in my head ever since.
The creators did a great job of using the video to augment the song, without taking away from the audience's focus on lyrics. The imagery is spot on, and who doesn't love the references to Hunter Weapons?
Every word is true, my friends. If you liked it, then you should have rolled Need on it.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Andrew R. Dec 22nd 2009 12:07PM
My jaw hit the floor when I heard the first few verses. That could have not have been anymore perfect than it already is.
Great job and the video is perfect!
Vinzclortho Dec 22nd 2009 12:46PM
LOL - the QQ got me good!
Jack Draven Dec 22nd 2009 12:08PM
That was surprisingly well done and entertaining. I don't know that I'd watch it again, but one time through, it was enjoyable. Often time the vocalists in these WoW videos are a little, how do you say, lacking in talent. That wasn't the case here, as the vocals were cute and sounded very nice and spot on. Also, the absence of auto tune was great. All in all, it's nothing to write home to mom about, but a good solid video all around.
emberisolte Dec 24th 2009 3:13AM
Thanks, Jack. ^_^ I wasn't even happy with the recording. And I was just too lazy to re-record it for the video. I srsly never expected it to get this much attention. O_o
Jacqueline Dec 22nd 2009 12:12PM
That is an absolutely mega fabulous awesome video
Kelsey Dec 22nd 2009 12:14PM
Excellent! I first heard the song on The Instance podcast and immediately had to look it up on YouTube, but I didn't know a real video had been made for it. I'm going to be humming this all day!
Butts Dec 22nd 2009 12:21PM
I've adored this song ever since I heard the Ryan Myers version on The Instance. This version is good, too.
Sean Dec 22nd 2009 12:30PM
This is fucking win.
Kitzy Dec 22nd 2009 12:32PM
A Rare Elite ^_^
Vaxi Dec 22nd 2009 12:34PM
WTF MY EARS! Ok no but seriously you guys are raving, it wasn't that good, I must have heard the words "If you like it then you should have rolled need on it", about 900 times by now. Save me.
crschmidt Dec 22nd 2009 12:38PM
As a filk of a song, it's maintaining the exact nature of the original ("If you like it then you should have put a ring on it"); there may be things to complain about, but I can't blame the creator for staying true to the original in that sense.
kabshiel Dec 22nd 2009 1:02PM
Yo Vaxi, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish, but Ninja Raiders is the best WoW Moviewatch of all time!
zed Dec 22nd 2009 2:09PM
kabshiel, you win. Video was fun and this comment was even better.
crschmidt Dec 22nd 2009 12:35PM
I definitely laughed out loud. Luckily, I have the office mostly to myself today. (Yay for engineers never actually taking vacation until the last week of the year?)
napier Dec 22nd 2009 4:01PM
QQqqqqq QQQ...haha actually pretty funny...
PapaBurgy Dec 22nd 2009 12:38PM
/rolls need on it
Eager Dec 24th 2009 1:32PM
Wow, just wow...
Angrycelt Dec 22nd 2009 12:47PM
Already re-posted on facebook to my geeky friends who I know will dig it.
Nice find.
Butts Dec 22nd 2009 12:48PM
Definitely an appropriate message in the time of the battered hilt.
Lornicide Dec 22nd 2009 12:49PM
Full of win. I nominate this for best vid of '09.