If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, parody is the best way to flatten the seemingly sincere.
Goyte’s indie pop hit “Somebody That I Used to Know” has spawned a number of parodies, none better than this one, which even replicates the animated body-painting of the official video.
This is courtesy of the inventive folks at College Humor.
In case you haven’t seen the official Gotye video, or want to compare it to its cheaper and possibly better parody version, here it is:
Which one do you like better?
Which one do you like better?