The "Slow Motion" Awkward

The "Slow Motion Awkward" can be filed under classic. We've all done it and can recognize how unnatural slow motion is on video. You are doing slow motion to pose for a picture, period. Flip it to capture a video instead, now that's awkward baby...

October 30th, 2004

Awkward Hillel

TIP: Take an already awkward circumstance and use it to your advantage.

Posing your closest friends with unfamiliar attendees at the Hillel of the Claremont Colleges Freshmen class social mixer.

NOTE: The Name Tags (an obvious nudge that an awkward video should be taken)
August 29th, 2004

The Classic Awkward

I'd like to start by sharing an old time classic from the year of "Awkward Video's" conception.

One summer night in August, 2004...

Introduction and Definition

What is an "Awkward Video!"??

The answer is simple:

When people pose for a photo, they look awkward. When cameras "malfunction", recipients of a photograph strive to stay "posed". The lapse of time"posing" while the "malfunctioning" takes place is an inviting opportunity for the "Awkward Video Bandits" (AKA "Awkward Video" plotters).

It is important to throw in random words like, "I dont think my camera is working...", "I don't get why it's not taking it!" or even, "OK act CRAZY for this one!"

The icing on the cake is to exclaim "Awkward Video!" at the appropriate moment, in order to cash in on the "post-they-already-know-it's-an-awkward-video" awkwardness.