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(Blank) in a box!

Published Thursday, January 11, 2007 by seanlmccarthy | E-mail this post

You have to hand it to Saturday Night Live. Every once in a while, they get it. Not just delivering laughs, but also understanding the need to let everyone in on the joke. Over the holidays, NBC's longtime late-night institution proved that once again with the music video, "Dick in a Box," starring Justin Timberlake and SNL'er Andy Samberg. Like "Lazy Sunday" before it, the video has only gotten more popular online, inspiring millions more viewers and countless parodies. This time, however, NBC wised up and put the video on YouTube -- along with many more SNL sketches -- online for anyone to see, anytime, anyplace.

One of the "Box" parodies/tributes getting buzz is "My Box in a Box." For good reason. This video has all of the essential qualities you need in a buzzworthy YouTube vid: Solid production values, a catchy soundtrack and an attractive woman who's not afraid to give plenty of come hither poses.