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The Midnight Beast is <s>just another [[Boy Band]]</s> a British comedy band consisting of Stefan Abingdon, Dru Wakely, and Ashley Horne. They mock the living hell out of stuff for a living. |
[[The Midnight Beast]] is <s>just another [[Boy Band]]</s> a British comedy band consisting of Stefan Abingdon, Dru Wakely, and Ashley Horne. They mock the living hell out of stuff for a living. |
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First coming to prominence in 2009 with their [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4npUdfEmbQ Youtube parody] of [[ |
First coming to prominence in 2009 with their [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4npUdfEmbQ Youtube parody] of [[Ke$ha]]'s "Tik Tok", they have since gone on to: |
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* be among the most viewed and subscribed producers on [[YouTube]] |
* be among the most viewed and subscribed producers on [[YouTube]] |
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* top the iTunes charts in multiple countries |
* top the iTunes charts in multiple countries |
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* make videos for [[MTV]] and [[The BBC]] |
* make videos for [[MTV]] and [[The BBC]] |
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* play several major concert festivals |
* play several major concert festivals |
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* [[All Guys Want Cheerleaders]]: Averted in "Booty Call", they'd rather engage in a [[Ho Yay]]-filled slumber party. |
* [[All Guys Want Cheerleaders]]: Averted in "Booty Call", they'd rather engage in a [[Ho Yay]]-filled slumber party. |
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* [[Ambiguously Gay]]: Ashley. |
* [[Ambiguously Gay]]: Ashley. |
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* [[ |
* [[Auto-Tune]]: Used heavily. The "Just Another Boyband" video implies that [[Self-Deprecation|they sound terrible without it.]] |
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* [[Boy Band]]: Parodied, [[Exactly What It Says |
* [[Boy Band]]: Parodied, [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|obviously]], in "Just Another Boyband". Going by TV Tropes' own formula, Dru is the Bad Boy, Stefan is the Heartthrob/Sweet One, and Ash is the Cute One. |
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* [[British Political System]]: The subject of their "House Party" video for [[BBC]] Comedy, created for the 2010 General Election. |
* [[British Political System]]: The subject of their "House Party" video for [[BBC]] Comedy, created for the 2010 General Election. |
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* [[Chromatic Arrangement]]: Used in "The Dance Routine" and their live shows. Stefan wears red, Ashley wears blue and Dru wears green. |
* [[Chromatic Arrangement]]: Used in "The Dance Routine" and their live shows. Stefan wears red, Ashley wears blue and Dru wears green. |
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* [[Mr. Fanservice]]: All three of them. |
* [[Mr. Fanservice]]: All three of them. |
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** They're pretty [[Adorkable]]. |
** They're pretty [[Adorkable]]. |
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* [[Hey It's That Guy]]: Stefan and Dru previously worked together in the bands The Clik Clik and Perfect People; Ash is an actor who has appeared on [[Eastenders]] and [[ |
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: Stefan and Dru previously worked together in the bands The Clik Clik and Perfect People; Ash is an actor who has appeared on [[Eastenders]] and [[Doctor Who]]. |
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** Nicholas Hoult in the "Lez Be Friends" video |
** Nicholas Hoult in the "Lez Be Friends" video |
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** "[[Selena Gomez|Selina]]" [[Selena Gomez|Gomez]] (!!!) shows up with Stefan in "The Dance Routine" |
** "[[Selena Gomez|Selina]]" [[Selena Gomez|Gomez]] (!!!) shows up with Stefan in "The Dance Routine" |
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** However, this was only used once, in the "Tik Tok" parody, to mimic Ke$ha. |
** However, this was only used once, in the "Tik Tok" parody, to mimic Ke$ha. |
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* [[Metaphorgotten]]: From "Ninjas": |
* [[Metaphorgotten]]: From "Ninjas": |
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{{quote|'''Stefan''': And my hands are like samurai swords/but they're not metal so nothing like swords/they're just hands... |
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'''Dru''': What the fuck you sayin', man? }} |
'''Dru''': What the fuck you sayin', man? }} |
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* [[Overly Long Name]]: According to "The Dance Routine," Stef's full name is Stefan James Donald John Abington |
* [[Overly Long Name]]: According to "The Dance Routine," Stef's full name is Stefan James Donald John Abington |
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* [[Parental Abandonment]]: Dru. See [[Running Gag]]. |
* [[Parental Abandonment]]: Dru. See [[Running Gag]]. |
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* [[Parody]]: So far, of [[ |
* [[Parody]]: So far, of [[Ke$ha]]'s "Tik Tok", Jay Sean's "Down", and (as "XXXMas Buddies") Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas". |
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** Averted with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGslnol566I their version] of [[Friday ( |
** Averted with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGslnol566I their version] of [[Friday (song)|Rebecca Black's "Friday"]]: it's a straight cover that they called a parody anyway because they thought original lyrics were so funny. |
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** Most recently, [[Katy Perry|Katy Perry's]] "E.T." |
** Most recently, [[Katy Perry|Katy Perry's]] "E.T." |
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** And don't forget their [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU6xc_G_G1s&feature=related "All Time Low" Parody] |
** And don't forget their [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU6xc_G_G1s&feature=related "All Time Low" Parody] |
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* [[Record Producer]]: They most recently produced the Selena Gomez track "When The Sun Goes Down" from her album of the same name. |
* [[Record Producer]]: They most recently produced the Selena Gomez track "When The Sun Goes Down" from her album of the same name. |
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* [[Running Gag]]: Dru's dad. Peaks with "Daddy". |
* [[Running Gag]]: Dru's dad. Peaks with "Daddy". |
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* [[Shout |
* [[Shout-Out]]: Some of the more obvious include: |
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** [[Amy Winehouse]], [[Sarah Palin]], [[MTV|Alexa Chung]] and [[Lady Gaga]]'s hits in "Tik Tok (Parody)" |
** [[Amy Winehouse]], [[Sarah Palin]], [[MTV|Alexa Chung]] and [[Lady Gaga]]'s hits in "Tik Tok (Parody)" |
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** [[Shock Site|Two Girls, One Cup]], and rappers Nelly and [[Snoop Dogg]] in "Ninjas". |
** [[Shock Site|Two Girls, One Cup]], and rappers Nelly and [[Snoop Dogg]] in "Ninjas". |
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** Dru dressing exactly like [[Lil Wayne]] did in the original "Down" video. |
** Dru dressing exactly like [[Lil Wayne]] did in the original "Down" video. |
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 20 October 2018
The Midnight Beast is just another Boy Band a British comedy band consisting of Stefan Abingdon, Dru Wakely, and Ashley Horne. They mock the living hell out of stuff for a living.
First coming to prominence in 2009 with their Youtube parody of Ke$ha's "Tik Tok", they have since gone on to:
- be among the most viewed and subscribed producers on YouTube
- top the iTunes charts in multiple countries
- make videos for MTV and The BBC
- play several major concert festivals
The Midnight Beast provides examples of the following tropes:
- All Guys Want Cheerleaders: Averted in "Booty Call", they'd rather engage in a Ho Yay-filled slumber party.
- Ambiguously Gay: Ashley.
- Auto-Tune: Used heavily. The "Just Another Boyband" video implies that they sound terrible without it.
- Boy Band: Parodied, obviously, in "Just Another Boyband". Going by TV Tropes' own formula, Dru is the Bad Boy, Stefan is the Heartthrob/Sweet One, and Ash is the Cute One.
- British Political System: The subject of their "House Party" video for BBC Comedy, created for the 2010 General Election.
- Chromatic Arrangement: Used in "The Dance Routine" and their live shows. Stefan wears red, Ashley wears blue and Dru wears green.
- Don't Explain the Joke: The addition of a hilariously superfluous "if you know what I mean" in "Lez Be Friends" following an extremely non-subtle proclamation by Stefan that he is going to have sex with lots of girls.
- Dubstep: In the "Dubstep On My Mouth Skit", it's an evil force replacing their voices with "offensive noises".
- Mr. Fanservice: All three of them.
- They're pretty Adorkable.
- Hey, It's That Guy!: Stefan and Dru previously worked together in the bands The Clik Clik and Perfect People; Ash is an actor who has appeared on Eastenders and Doctor Who.
- Ho Yay: Getting more and more obvious with each music video.
- It's pretty much the entire point of "Booty Call".
- Incredibly Lame Pun: Lez Be Friends.
- Instant Awesome, Just Add Ninja: "OF THE DANCEFLOOR!"
- Katanas Are Just Better: They get you into nightclubs, apparently. But are not actually like Stefan's hands.
- Lucky Charms Title: St£fan.
- However, this was only used once, in the "Tik Tok" parody, to mimic Ke$ha.
- Metaphorgotten: From "Ninjas":
Stefan: And my hands are like samurai swords/but they're not metal so nothing like swords/they're just hands... |
- Overly Long Name: According to "The Dance Routine," Stef's full name is Stefan James Donald John Abington
- Parental Abandonment: Dru. See Running Gag.
- Parody: So far, of Ke$ha's "Tik Tok", Jay Sean's "Down", and (as "XXXMas Buddies") Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas".
- Averted with their version of Rebecca Black's "Friday": it's a straight cover that they called a parody anyway because they thought original lyrics were so funny.
- Most recently, Katy Perry's "E.T."
- And don't forget their "All Time Low" Parody
- Record Producer: They most recently produced the Selena Gomez track "When The Sun Goes Down" from her album of the same name.
- Running Gag: Dru's dad. Peaks with "Daddy".
- Shout-Out: Some of the more obvious include:
- Amy Winehouse, Sarah Palin, Alexa Chung and Lady Gaga's hits in "Tik Tok (Parody)"
- Two Girls, One Cup, and rappers Nelly and Snoop Dogg in "Ninjas".
- Dru dressing exactly like Lil Wayne did in the original "Down" video.
- Uncomfortable Elevator Moment: In the beginning of "Just Another Boyband," with the song's melody playing as the awkward elevator music
- Take That - Now let's copy "Poker Face", like whoa whoa oh oh.
- E.T.: "Taylor imma' let you finish/After I destroy another fairly decent song"
- "Pizza in Ibiza" is basically a long Take That at ignorant English tourists.