The video features a reaction from YouTubers to a cartoon short film created by Don Hertzfeld in 1999. The cartoon is known for its absurd and dark humor, featuring stick figures and ridiculous situations. The YouTubers are shocked and amused by the content, which includes gore, toilet humor, and general randomness. They praise the creativity and originality of the film, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short. The discussion also touches on the themes of artistic merit, the industry's expectations, and the creator's intentions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The animation in question was created by Don Hertzfeld.
2. The animation was made in 1999.
3. The animation won 27 animation awards around the world.
4. The animation was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.
5. The animation was shared on MSN Messenger before YouTube existed.
6. The animation was not made for TV or a specific network.
7. The animation is an example of "random cartoon humor" and "surrealist and gore-focused stick drawings".
8. The animation features a character who says "My spoon is too big" and another who says "My anus is bleeding".
9. Don Hertzfeld made more animations in a similar style after this one.
10. The animation is considered a classic and is still popular today.
Note that I excluded any opinions or subjective statements from the text, and only included verifiable facts.