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June 5, 2007

Funny or Die: Will Ferrell's Video Startup

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Funny ir Die Looking for comedy on YouTube? If so, you might want to check out Funny or Die. The site launched a few months ago but has been attracting some attention as it offers up community-vetted viral comedy videos produced by some popular comedians. You may have already seen The Landlord (shown below) is short sketch that stars Will Ferrell. Interestingly, Gary Sanchez Productions co-owned by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, took the idea of Michael Kvamme and created Funny or Die.

The Landlord

The idea behind the site is simple, Funny or Die enables its users to upload funny videos and then the community can vote on the videos and decide whether they are funny or die by being sent to the crypt. According to the site there are a few additional levels which are explained as follows:

    Immortal: This video shall live forever like Thor or The Fonz. 
    Walking Tall:  In great shape.
    Kinda Cute: Worth a chuckle or perhaps a guffaw.
    Uh-Oh: Not doing so good.
    The Crypt: This video flat lined.   

For an Immortal video and if you cannot get enough Will Ferrell you might want to also check out, Third Date (shown below) or Will Ferrell as George Bush. Jimmy Fallon also has joined in and produced a spoof of Internet famous lonelygirl15, called lonelyfallon32. Bill Murray will also be making an appearance soon.

Third Date with Will Ferrell

Bottom-line: Funny or Die is a great place to upload and vote on funny videos and laugh a little bit.

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