IMP-Squad: Bad Driving InspiredMayhem 2009-06-15 | This car has seen better days, but never greater glory! Read the story behind the video at http://inspiredmayhem.blogspot.com/2009/06/creation-of-bad-driving.html Bad driving by Stickman With much help from John. Also thanks to Andre, Craig, Julia, and Paul IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players Music: "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee stickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: A Very Scientology Christmas InspiredMayhem 2020-12-27 | Put on another yuletide log and crank the e-meter. We cleared Thetans danced the famous Scientology Christmas pageant.Players: ilanamous, Nick, and StickMusic: "White Wine in the Sun" by Tim Minchin
IMP Squad vs Mike Myers InspiredMayhem 2020-11-23 | Stick and ilanamous goof in our first video in a decade! Yes, Nick the Ninja is still around. We'll be back soon.
Harlem Shake (original Muscle Beach version) InspiredMayhem 2013-02-19 | Also available in 3D:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29AFNygP-0wHarlem Shake at the original Muscle Beach, in Santa Monica, CA
IMP-Squad: How the Grinch Stole Christmas InspiredMayhem 2010-12-29 | Shot on Christmas Day! The Grinch and his trusty dog Max set out around L.A. to ruin Christmas! Gleeful badness ensues, until they are redeemed by the littlest Who in Whoville! Players: Andre, Nick, Stick Music: "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas" from the TV special "Grinch 2000" by Busta Rhymes IMP-Squad: special unit tactical force of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Ninja Politics! InspiredMayhem 2010-11-02 | Nick the Ninja runs for Governor of California! Canvassing for signatures on the Venice Beach boardwalk.Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting publicMusic: IMP-Squad: special tactics unit ofIMP: Inspired Mayhem Players
IMP-Squad: Ninja Dance Mob InspiredMayhem 2010-09-29 | Nick the Ninja gets a crowd of shoppers to join him in a massive display of Ninja dancing awesomeness! Bonus flatulence humor at the end. Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Club Can't Handle Me" by Flo Rida Special thanks to Flash Mob America, who did all the actual work! www.flashmobamerica.com IMP-Squad: special tactical unit of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Can I Have a Ride? InspiredMayhem 2010-08-26 | Old Man Stick looks for an alternate mode of transportation. Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Cocaine is a Sin" by The Strike Boys IMP-Squad: Special Tactical Unit of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Ninja Pillow Fight InspiredMayhem 2010-08-01 | Feathers fly, as Ninja Nick invites all comers to the pillow fight of the century! Read the story behind the video at http://inspiredmayhem.blogspot.com/2010/08/creation-of-ninja-pillow-fight.html Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public IMP-Squad: special tactical unit of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Ninja Audition InspiredMayhem 2010-04-28 | Nick the Ninja is back, and seeking fame! He goes to his first movie audition, and Hollywood may never be the same! Players: Nick, Stick, and special thanks to Desmon Heck Music: "Black Water Gold" by African Music Machine IMP-Squad: Special Unit Tactical Force of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Batman Smells InspiredMayhem 2010-04-08 | The Dark Knight's tireless vigilante quest to right wrongs! Players: Cameron, Cisco Kid, Isis, Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Roar!" by Michael Giacchino and the Batman TV theme by Neal Hefti IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players
IMP-Squad: Bubblicious on Rodeo Drive InspiredMayhem 2010-03-31 | Stick puts on his best hot-pink prostitute wear, and goes strolling along Beverly Hills' world-famous Rodeo Drive. Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Candy" by Foxy Brown IMP-Squad: special unit task force of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Photobombing Ninja InspiredMayhem 2010-02-13 | Nick the Ninja sneaks into family photos along the Rose Bowl parade route. Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "You Ought to Be in Pictures" covered by George Wein IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Bubblicious vs. the Lemonade Stand InspiredMayhem 2010-02-03 | "Are you a lawyer?" Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Tootsee Roll" by 69 Boyz IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com Who the heck is Inspired Mayhem? We're just ordinary folks, but a little sillier. We are school teachers, website developers, accountants. We range in age from mid-20's to mid-50's. We all love to dance, we all love to play, and we all love being alive. What the frig are we doing? I know, it's kinda weird. When we started making our first video, Stoner Park, a five year old (Finn) interrupted to tell us: "Stop doing your tricks!" Because even a 5 year old knows that grown-ups aren't supposed to act like that. But that's the point. By 5 years old, we already know that it's not right to be silly? To look foolish? IMO, there is a fundamental sickness in our society, which is that we are over-reliant on the parent-child model. Our government is a parent, politicians act like we're children. Our bosses treat us like children. Religion acts like our parents. Marketing treats us like children by enticing us to feel like we're parents. Watch kids, and you see some just love bossing the others around. "That's not how it's done!" Kids are in an awful hurry to become grown-up, because they see all the power there. But once they arrive, they have (a little) power, but they've also lost the fire, the humor, the curiosity, the possibility, the magic that come with being children. Most parents, meanwhile, are either preaching obedience, which is more like training a prize dog than raising a Buddha. Or they are trying to fulfill their own childhood lack by gratifying their children. Neither encourages the child to find their own desire, their own dreams. So IMP are grown-ups who are also becoming children again. We learn by playing, learn to trust our instincts, learn to enjoy our curiosity without the constant societal drum-beat of "grow up, pay attention, get real, stop dreaming." We learn to grow younger. And, of course, we are inspired by all the giants who came before us. By Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Jackie Chan, who constantly redefined the relationship between the human body and the material world. By Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O and all the great Jackass fools, who embrace chaos, and make great play of flipping common sense and taboos. By cutting edge dance companies like Diavolo and Pilobilus. By the street sports of parkour and free-running, especially the example of David Belle. By great stunt men and combat choreographers whose names we don't know. By sidwalk filmmakers like Spike Jonze, who never lets a big budget get between him and a great idea. By all those people who we envied growing up because they were more free than us. And finally, a story which makes no sense, but which may very well be useful in an internet search: We love sweet cute fuzzy furry animals doing tricks, but our hound and pussy cat are not exotic enough. At the farm, the rooster's crow was immense, but a throbbing head-ache caused a member of the board to wack the cock. What a boob! It's okay; the penile code of Virgin ia allows for hot chicks to be separated from their roost. Just a little tit for tat; that's what we get for living in a sexy state whose logo is: Vagina is for Lovers. Lots of boobs. As Mick Jagger sang in "Shattered": sex, sex, sex, sex, sex and look at me. Try singing that like you were giving a sexy massage to Paris Hilton kissing Britney Spears, or Lindsay Lohan caught on tape. Free porn is the cleavage of the internet. It grabs your attention and makes you stupid. Oh, yeah, I forgot to say lesbians.
IMP-Squad: Nicks Ninja Nacademy InspiredMayhem 2010-01-29 | Tired of being a loser? Become a Ninja! Players: Abou, Narayana, Nick, Stick Music: "Another Star" by Stevie Wonder IMP-Squad: Special Unit Tactical Force of Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Climb On! InspiredMayhem 2010-01-25 | Nick and Stick climb, clamber, scramble and pose on features of the L.A. landscape. Players: Nick, Stick Music: "M'Lady" by Sly and the Family Stone IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Desert Island Castaway InspiredMayhem 2010-01-23 | Shipwrecked on a desolate island in the middle of Wilshire Blvd., Stickman tries to flag down help from passing freighters. Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Land Of..." by St. Germain IMP-Squad: Special tactical unit of IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Silly Walks InspiredMayhem 2010-01-10 | Alex and Cisco each try on a pair of silly shoes, and mayhem ensues! Players: Alexei, Arlys, Cisco Kid, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Rapimento In Campo Aperto" by Ennio Morricone IMP-Squad: a special unit task force of IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Sneaky Little Ninja InspiredMayhem 2009-12-23 | Nick sneaks around L.A. in true Ninja style! based on the Bragster dare: "Dress as a Ninja in the most unusual places." Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly and the Family Stone IMP-Squad: special unit task force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Box Springs Chariot InspiredMayhem 2009-12-09 | Extreme sports on everyday objects. Players: Darkchamber, DJ, Stick, Tye Music: "Rumble with the Devil" by The Deluxtone Rockets and "Put You on the Game" by The Game IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Lunatic Street Luge InspiredMayhem 2009-12-02 | A furniture dolly that was not meant for downhill runs. Players: Darkchamber, DJ, Tye, Stick Music: "Percussion Precaution" by 2Mex IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Urban Sledding / Snowboarding #2: the Card Table InspiredMayhem 2009-11-23 | Beginning of a new series: riding found furniture (or whatever else will take me) down a flight of stairs. Player: StickmanMusic: "Boba Fett" by Amon TobinIMP - Inspired Mayhem Playersstickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Monster Mash! InspiredMayhem 2009-10-24 | For the stories behind the video, check out http://inspiredmayhem.blogspot.com/2009/11/creation-of-monster-mash.html Two fun-loving monsters invade the L.A. subways, to go to the best monster party in Hollywood! Players: Greg, Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Monster Mash" covered by the Misfits "Revolution" by the Beatles IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Elevator Monster Disco InspiredMayhem 2009-10-20 | Monsters like to party, no matter how close the quarters! Homage to Rémi Gaillard Players: Greg, Nick, Stick Music: "Serchin' 4 Gold) by Citadel of Kaos (f/ DJ Mus) IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Ninja Challenges InspiredMayhem 2009-10-20 | For a Ninja, all the joy is in the challenge! Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Land of ..." by St. Germain "The Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, remixed by Hotsnax IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Bully Love InspiredMayhem 2009-09-21 | Based on the Bragster dare: "Do everything a bully would do". Players: Nick, Outi, Stick Music: "Bye Bye Blues" by Les Paul and Mary Ford "Mary Jane" (DJ Green Lantern Evil Genius Remix) by Rick James IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: Hoedown! InspiredMayhem 2009-09-14 | Do si do your favorite beau! Players: Alexei, Baby Grace, Holly, Jonathan, Marci, Outi, Paul, Rachel, Stick, Sukha Music: "Draggin' the Bow" by Hot Club of Cowtown IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Bus Stop Contact Improv InspiredMayhem 2009-09-13 | Clips from an upcoming IMP-Style video. Players: John, Stick Music: "Check Me Out" by Dieselboy IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Dancing at the Donut Shop InspiredMayhem 2009-08-27 | Goofing off outside DK Donuts, in Santa MonicaPlayers: Outi, StickMusic: "Goody Two Shoes" by Adam AntIMP - Inspired Mayhem Playersstickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: Time Warp InspiredMayhem 2009-08-17 | It's just a jump to the left ... Players: Andrea, Arlys, Bob, Cisco Kid, James, Mary Ellen, Outi, Rita, SaRena, Stick Music: "Time Warp" from the Rocky Horror Picture Show IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Free $ InspiredMayhem 2009-08-14 | Andre tries to give away free money, but it's harder than it seems. Players: Andre, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Funky Dollar Bill" by the Funkadelics "Money (That's What I Want)" by Barrett Strong "Money, Money, Money" by Abba IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Clumsy Old Man InspiredMayhem 2009-08-06 | Old Man Stick crashes Venice Beach Players: Nick, Stick Music: "Bossman" by Beenie Man f/ Lady Saw & Sean Paul "Funkitus" by Warm Excursion IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: Rough Ladies InspiredMayhem 2009-08-04 | Inspired by the last scene in "Death Proof", and a dare from bragster.com: "Stage an Epic Slo-Mo Battle" Players: Arlys, Aryll, Lora, Mary Ellen, Paul, Stick, Sukha Music: "Lean Back" by Terror Squad f/ Mase & Eminem IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Ninjas Bearing Gifts InspiredMayhem 2009-08-01 | Players: Alexei, John, Nick, Stick Music: "Prelude to Happening" by Quantic and "Do Your Thing" by the Basement Jaxx IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Smash Bash Trash Thrash InspiredMayhem 2009-07-28 | Start with all the little pieces, and put it back together again! Players: Alexei, Arlys, Greg, John, Nick, Scotty, Stick Music: "Stay Together" by N.E.R.D. IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Helpful Ninja InspiredMayhem 2009-07-26 | Nick the Ninja seeks a calling in West L.A. Players: Nick, Stick, the unwitting public Music: "Broken Hearted Melody" by Sarah Vaughn and "Round Midnight" by Duran Y Garcia IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP-Squad: Future Man InspiredMayhem 2009-07-23 | A time tourist returns to 2009, to see what life was like, and maybe make it to Burning Man. Players: Nick, Stick Surprised guests: Arya, Ashkon, Terry, Todd Music: "G.U.B.N.U.F." by Bugge Wesseltoft IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
IMP Squad: Simultaneous Multisport InspiredMayhem 2009-07-21 | Sports: from pure to puree! Players: Alexei, John, Nick, Stick Music: "Boom Boom" by the Kumbia Kings IMP-Squad: Special Unit Task Force of: IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
July 4th in Los Angeles InspiredMayhem 2009-07-10 | Street fireworks in my neighborhood, Independence Day, 2009Music: "Drunken Tune" by Cinematic Orchestrastickmanfilms.com
Ohmigod, Here They Come! InspiredMayhem 2009-07-09 | A harmless prank that goes horribly wrong.IMP - Inspired Mayhem Playersstickmanfilms.com
Sign Sled Stairs Slide Stunt InspiredMayhem 2009-07-04 | It was a theory I've wanted to test for awhile. Found the stairs, and then looked for something to use as a sled. Then I found the fiberglass traffic horse. Player: Stickman Music: "BlueBirds" by Cinematic Orchestra IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: Dance Tribute to Michael Jackson InspiredMayhem 2009-06-30 | The king is dead; long live the king! Players: Alexei, Arlys, Aryll, James, Kelly, Paul, Phil, Stick, Tony Music: "Don't Stop Until You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Parkour-inspired Contact Improv InspiredMayhem 2009-06-30 | Partner dance and mosh on the urban stage. Read the stories behind the video at http://inspiredmayhem.blogspot.com/2009/03/creation-of-yuri-g.html IMP-Style is Improvised Environmental Freestyle Dance. It is a gumbo of Zen, Parkour, Hip-Hop, trespassing, Contact Improv, and whatever else shows up. There is no choreography, no rehearsal, and no bail money. All sites are stumbled upon, exploited thoroughly, and hastily escaped from. What we did: rode around on, until we found interesting things to dance with and/or on. I put my camera on a tripod, and we explored. I cut the highlights together to make this video. Enjoy! Dancer: John, Stick Music: "Yuri G" by PJ Harvey IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: Wrapping David InspiredMayhem 2009-06-26 | Clings, seals, and protects, to keep David in longer. Players: Craig, Edward, Julia, Stick, and others. Guest starring: David! IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players music: "I Put a Spell on You" by Screaming Jay Hawkins
Car Top Slide Stunt InspiredMayhem 2009-06-19 | Found an old dirty mattress in the alley. John drove and slammed on the brakes, while I held on up top. See more bad driving, including the destruction of the car, at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUzrg-WRHEg
Backboard Street Surfing InspiredMayhem 2009-06-19 | Found an old basketball backboard out by the trash, and used it as a surfboard, hauled by my car. See more bad driving, including me destroying the car at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUzrg-WRHEg
Inspired Mayhem: Zombies! InspiredMayhem 2009-06-11 | Minute of the Living Dead! Players: Arlys, Aryll, Dave, James, Katie, Mary Ellen, Phil, Robert, Sarena, Stick, Theresa, and more! IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players Music: "Not of this World" by Tim Reynolds Ending song by Aryls
Inspired Mayhem: Chicken Dance InspiredMayhem 2009-04-27 | Shake your tail feather, baby! Players: Alexei, Cisco Kid, Darcey, Heather, James, Marci, Paul, Peter, Riccardo, Stick, Sukha Music: "Chicken Dance" performed by Hofbräuhaus Festkapelle IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players stickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: Wreath Wraiths Writhe InspiredMayhem 2009-04-25 | Random wrecking of wreaths Players: Andre, Cisco, Craig, David, Didi, Duran, Julia, Rob, Stick IMP: Inspired Mayhem Players music: "Who's That?" by R. Kelly and Fat Joe stickmanfilms.com
Inspired Mayhem: Protest! InspiredMayhem 2009-04-15 | What use is the freedom of speech if we don't abuse it, once in a while? A mock demonstration, protesting the Hare Krishnas for their lack of cruelty to animals. Based on a dare: "Protest!" from bragster.com Players: Arlys, Aryll, Cisco Kid, Heather, John, Marci, Stick, Tye IMP - Inspired Mayhem Players
