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Auto-Tuning the News – Pure Brilliance

Michael Gregory and his team of comedians have taken YouTube by storm with their creation of “Auto-Tune the News.”  Put simply, these group of kids take televised news (mostly political news), manipulate it with auto-tune (think T-Pain style), and put it all on top of catchy beats.   The guys themselves (and one girl) pop in and out of the videos, too, adding their own touch to each song.  So far, they have created four Auto-Tune the News videos that are posted on YouTube.  I have posted my two favorite videos above; the other two can be found embedded after the break.  Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh, bob your head to some catchy tunes, and maybe even learn a thing or two.  Also, be sure to check out where you might have seen the creator of Auto-Tune the News in the past…on American Idol!  All after the break.  Enjoy.  (Who knew Katie Couric was a good singer?  I still have it in my head–“very thin ice, very thin ice.”) Continue reading Auto-Tuning the News — Pure Brilliance