This video stems from a single, pure concept: a WoW music video for the Safety Dance. And with many machinima that start from such an unfettered stroke of genius, Caution Jig! is awesome. It's a WoW music video for the Safety Dance. There's not a whole lot more to it than that.
Maybe it's just my status as a scion of the '80s and '90s, but I really, really loved this video. It's fun, lighthearted, and just plain brilliant. No fancy tricks, no complicated jokes ... just a bunch of Azerothians getting their cautionary groove on. My hat's off to Off the Air. Great video!
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They did an excellent job at matching the animations to the beat. The choice in visuals was also very good. Dancing around the world evoked the delight of Matt Harding's music video travelogues.
This was amazing, even though I dislike that version of Safety Dance (original is so awesome). BUT I actually love Men Without Hats, so my judgement might be a little biased.
Growing up, one of my local radio stations had a "Friday Night 80s" program, and I always tried to call in to request "Safety Dance" (which, considering I now have this song on my iPod, was a laughably complex way to hear a song...).
This video made me grin from ear to ear. Lots of fun to watch, and the Heigan appearance was hilarious. Well done, Off the Air!
At about 59 seconds in, there is a dancing female goblin in a turqoise and white robe on. Does anyone know what the robe is called? I want it for transmog
How foolish did you feel about that accusation when the page refreshed? There's this thing called "server-side page caching" you should look into. If a sheeple such as I can comprehend it, I'm certain that a superior intellect such as yours can sort it out.
Ugh, forgot to add the "@viciouspen" part. Of course the comment system proceeded to fail to insert my reply where it should have gone. My retort kinda lost its pertinence...
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Daisyfizzi Apr 2nd 2012 6:11PM
I thoroughly enjoyed this:)
Nadia Apr 2nd 2012 6:20PM
This is so awesome, I love it!
Very simply done, but the timing is amazingly clever.
Wrathkind Apr 2nd 2012 6:43PM
They did an excellent job at matching the animations to the beat. The choice in visuals was also very good. Dancing around the world evoked the delight of Matt Harding's music video travelogues.
Jaq Apr 2nd 2012 6:21PM
Okay, it wins for the Heigan appearance. Total victory there.
Andres Apr 2nd 2012 6:39PM
You know, that dance wasn't as safe as they said it was!
roseclown Apr 2nd 2012 6:36PM
This was amazing, even though I dislike that version of Safety Dance (original is so awesome). BUT I actually love Men Without Hats, so my judgement might be a little biased.
WanderingNomad Apr 2nd 2012 6:47PM
ooook....that's it....start me up.....
DANCESTUDIO DANCESTUDIO DANCESTUDIO DANCESTUDIO DANCESTUDIO
NAO NAO NAO NAO NAO !!!!!!! PLEEEEEEEEEEZE !!!!
damn, I love this song =)
Molly Apr 2nd 2012 7:06PM
Growing up, one of my local radio stations had a "Friday Night 80s" program, and I always tried to call in to request "Safety Dance" (which, considering I now have this song on my iPod, was a laughably complex way to hear a song...).
This video made me grin from ear to ear. Lots of fun to watch, and the Heigan appearance was hilarious. Well done, Off the Air!
Murmel Apr 2nd 2012 9:09PM
At about 59 seconds in, there is a dancing female goblin in a turqoise and white robe on. Does anyone know what the robe is called? I want it for transmog
7Seti Apr 3rd 2012 12:08PM
Looks like a re-color of Robe of Power (http://www.wowhead.com/item=7054), but as far as I know there's no turquoise version in-game.
ravyncat Apr 2nd 2012 9:41PM
XD
That was awesome!
I especially love the cameos.
Tauren Fan Apr 2nd 2012 10:01PM
That video absolutely made my day.
kortney Apr 2nd 2012 11:12PM
I'm an '80s kid, so how can I not love it?
viciouspen Apr 3rd 2012 9:21AM
-5
I lost interest super quick as it was nothing but horde.
viciouspen Apr 3rd 2012 9:24AM
lol wow okay, so I didn't like the video and wowinsider deleted my comment?
wow okay let me put on my sheeple costume
:D it was awesome!!
Lariko Apr 3rd 2012 9:31AM
Hah! That was great fun, and felt very video-ish with elements like the cuts putting a blood elf further and further back the street.
Wrathkind Apr 3rd 2012 10:42AM
re: "...wowinsider deleted my comment"
How foolish did you feel about that accusation when the page refreshed? There's this thing called "server-side page caching" you should look into. If a sheeple such as I can comprehend it, I'm certain that a superior intellect such as yours can sort it out.
Wrathkind Apr 3rd 2012 10:48AM
Ugh, forgot to add the "@viciouspen" part. Of course the comment system proceeded to fail to insert my reply where it should have gone. My retort kinda lost its pertinence...
Gon2happyplace Apr 4th 2012 12:41AM
This video was very fun to do :). *guild plug* Off the Air on Madoran, recruiting fun people if anyone has interest.