http://revision3.com/instmsgs INST MSGS is a web anthology series that dramatizes social media. Based on everything from submitted instant message conversations to found Craigslists ads, INST MSGS shines a satirical light on modern (mis) communication. en-us yes The most telling stories are being shared everyday by ordinary people. They surge through the net as status updates, Craigslist rants or even #trending topics on Twitter. INST MSGS brings to life these often funny but sometimes poignant expressions of popular culture, revealing the bizarre ways people communicate when no one is around to talk. Every week, found and audience-submitted material from the internet is dramatized with a new cast and a fresh aesthetic, ranging from crass comedy to musical numbers. What will INST MSGS do next? It's up to you, internet. The most telling stories are being shared everyday by ordinary people. They surge through the net as status updates, Craigslist rants or even #trending topics on Twitter. INST MSGS brings to life these often funny but sometimes poignant expressions of po Revision3 feedback@revision3.com Revision3 comedy, inst msgs, twitter 100 100 http://revision3.com/instmsgs http://videos.revision3.com/revision3/images/shows/instmsgs/instmsgs_100x100.jpg http://revision3.com/instmsgs/fact For our Season Finale, Inst Msgs presents the most elaborate "ReTweet" ever. We took some of our favorite tweets using the hashtag topic "#Fact" and made this. Check out the lyrics at INST-MSGS.com For our Season Finale, Inst Msgs presents the most elaborate "ReTweet" ever. We took some of our favorite tweets using the hashtag topic "#Fact" and made this. Check out the lyrics at INST-MSGS.com feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT 337 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 For our Season Finale, Inst Msgs presents the most elaborate "ReTweet" ever. We took some of our favorite tweets using the hashtag topic "#Fact" and made this. Check out the lyrics at INST-MSGS.com /instmsgs/0014/instmsgs--0014--fact--large.h264.mp4 #FACT - INST MSGS For our Season Finale, Inst Msgs presents the most elaborate "ReTweet" ever. We took some of our favorite tweets using the hashtag topic "#Fact" and made this. Check out the lyrics at INST-MSGS.com adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/adultstore INST MSGS is a web anthology series that dramatizes social media. Based on everything from submitted instant message conversations to found Craigslists ads, INST MSGS shines a satirical light on modern (mis) communication. INST MSGS is a web anthology series that dramatizes social media. Based on everything from submitted instant message conversations to found Craigslists ads, INST MSGS shines a satirical light on modern (mis) communication. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT 402 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 INST MSGS is a web anthology series that dramatizes social media. Based on everything from submitted instant message conversations to found Craigslists ads, INST MSGS shines a satirical light on modern (mis) communication. /instmsgs/0013/instmsgs--0013--adultstore--large.h264.mp4 Adult Store Etiquette - INST MSGS INST MSGS is a web anthology series that dramatizes social media. Based on everything from submitted instant message conversations to found Craigslists ads, INST MSGS shines a satirical light on modern (mis) communication. adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/seekingaliveingirlfriend Meet Andre. He's not an actor. He's a real guy using Craigslist to find a girl who will move in "with all her stuff tomorrow." We found Andre's ad and followed him around for this small glimpse into his life. Meet Andre. He's not an actor. He's a real guy using Craigslist to find a girl who will move in "with all her stuff tomorrow." We found Andre's ad and followed him around for this small glimpse into his life. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT 261 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 Meet Andre. He's not an actor. He's a real guy using Craigslist to find a girl who will move in "with all her stuff tomorrow." We found Andre's ad and followed him around for this small glimpse into his life. /instmsgs/0012/instmsgs--0012--seekingaliveingirlfriend--large.h264.mp4 Seeking A Live-In Girlfriend - INST MSGS Meet Andre. He's not an actor. He's a real guy using Craigslist to find a girl who will move in "with all her stuff tomorrow." We found Andre's ad and followed him around for this small glimpse into his life. adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/uh8me How might an IM conversation between you and a former fling play out if it took place face to face instead? This week we bring to awkward life a real IM conversation submitted to us by viewer "Aries329." How might an IM conversation between you and a former fling play out if it took place face to face instead? This week we bring to awkward life a real IM conversation submitted to us by viewer "Aries329." feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT 324 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 How might an IM conversation between you and a former fling play out if it took place face to face instead? This week we bring to awkward life a real IM conversation submitted to us by viewer "Aries329." /instmsgs/0011/instmsgs--0011--uh8me--large.h264.mp4 U H8 ME - INST MSGS How might an IM conversation between you and a former fling play out if it took place face to face instead? This week we bring to awkward life a real IM conversation submitted to us by viewer "Aries329." adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/instmsgs-10 Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats" in part 2 of this two part mock-u-mentary. Riding high off a successful audition, Louie the cat is poised to be the next LOLCats superstar. But a rivalry brews between his owner Sugar and another famed cat photographer Francine. Featuring special guest star "Liam Kyle Sullivan." Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats" in part 2 of this two part mock-u-mentary. Riding high off a successful audition, Louie the cat is poised to be the next LOLCats superstar. But a rivalry brews between his owner Sugar and another famed cat photographer Francine. Featuring special guest star "Liam Kyle Sullivan." feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT 655 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats" in part 2 of this two part mock-u-mentary. Riding high off a successful audition, Louie the cat is poised to be the next LOLCats superstar. But a rivalry brews between his owner Sugar /instmsgs/0010/instmsgs--0010--lolcats2--large.h264.mp4 Teh Tail of One Kitteh Part 2 - INST MSGS Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats" in part 2 of this two part mock-u-mentary. Riding high off a successful audition, Louie the cat is poised to be the next LOLCats superstar. But a rivalry brews between his owner Sugar and another famed cat photographer Francine. Featuring special guest star "Liam Kyle Sullivan." adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/instmsgs-9 Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats." Part 1 of this two part mock-u-mentary chronicles the making of an LOLCats photo and it's newest star Louie, who's owner Sugar will stop at nothing to see her and Louie's names in lights. Featuring special guest star "Liam Kyle Sullivan". Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats." Part 1 of this two part mock-u-mentary chronicles the making of an LOLCats photo and it's newest star Louie, who's owner Sugar will stop at nothing to see her and Louie's names in lights. Featuring special guest star "Liam Kyle Sullivan". feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT 528 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats." Part 1 of this two part mock-u-mentary chronicles the making of an LOLCats photo and it's newest star Louie, who's owner Sugar will stop at nothing to see her and Louie's names in li /instmsgs/0009/instmsgs--0009--lolcats--large.h264.mp4 Teh Tail of One Kitteh - INST MSGS Inst Msgs takes on the web's strangest and most beloved meme "LOLCats." Part 1 of this two part mock-u-mentary chronicles the making of an LOLCats photo and it's newest star Louie, who's owner Sugar will stop at nothing to see her and Louie's names in lights. Featuring special guest star "Liam Kyle Sullivan". adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/ruthere Abigail Spencer from 'Mad Men' guest stars to help dramatize this viewer submitted Instant Message conversation between two long distance lovers. But as is often the case with the internet, things are not at all as they seem. Abigail Spencer from 'Mad Men' guest stars to help dramatize this viewer submitted Instant Message conversation between two long distance lovers. But as is often the case with the internet, things are not at all as they seem. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT 380 yes instant messages, instant message, secrets, hd, love, love triangle, threesome, mad men, abigail spencer, josh cooke, four kings, suzanne farrell, break-up, cheating, betrayal, im message, break-up ims, one night stand, angela's eyes Revision3 Abigail Spencer from 'Mad Men' guest stars to help dramatize this viewer submitted Instant Message conversation between two long distance lovers. But as is often the case with the internet, things are not at all as they seem. /instmsgs/0008/instmsgs--0008--ruthere--large.h264.mp4 R U THERE? - INST MSGS Abigail Spencer from 'Mad Men' guest stars to help dramatize this viewer submitted Instant Message conversation between two long distance lovers. But as is often the case with the internet, things are not at all as they seem. adult instant messages, instant message, secrets, hd, love, love triangle, threesome, mad men, abigail spencer, josh cooke, four kings, suzanne farrell, break-up, cheating, betrayal, im message, break-up ims, one night stand, angela's eyes http://revision3.com/instmsgs/missed While the Inst Msgrs put the finishing touches on episodes for 2010, enjoy a bonus MISSED CONNECTION, brought to awkward life by overly trained thespian Phil Van Hest. This week, a lonely Craigslister laments missing a missed connection in the first place. While the Inst Msgrs put the finishing touches on episodes for 2010, enjoy a bonus MISSED CONNECTION, brought to awkward life by overly trained thespian Phil Van Hest. This week, a lonely Craigslister laments missing a missed connection in the first place. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:00:00 GMT 156 yes missed connections, dramatization, hd, lonely, blackbox theatre, shakespeare Revision3 While the Inst Msgrs put the finishing touches on episodes for 2010, enjoy a bonus MISSED CONNECTION, brought to awkward life by overly trained thespian Phil Van Hest. This week, a lonely Craigslister laments missing a missed connection in the first plac /instmsgs/0007/instmsgs--0007--missed--large.h264.mp4 Missed 'Missed Connection' - INST MSGS While the Inst Msgrs put the finishing touches on episodes for 2010, enjoy a bonus MISSED CONNECTION, brought to awkward life by overly trained thespian Phil Van Hest. This week, a lonely Craigslister laments missing a missed connection in the first place. adult missed connections, dramatization, hd, lonely, blackbox theatre, shakespeare http://revision3.com/instmsgs/craigslistchristmas This time of year, it's important to focus on the reason for the season. Unintentionally tragic Craigslist ads. Craigslist's quirkiest are brought to awkward life in a brand new Digital Date and a twisted holiday segment from the depths of QVC hell. This time of year, it's important to focus on the reason for the season. Unintentionally tragic Craigslist ads. Craigslist's quirkiest are brought to awkward life in a brand new Digital Date and a twisted holiday segment from the depths of QVC hell. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT 307 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 This time of year, it's important to focus on the reason for the season. Unintentionally tragic Craigslist ads. Craigslist's quirkiest are brought to awkward life in a brand new Digital Date and a twisted holiday segment from the depths of QVC hell. /instmsgs/0006/instmsgs--0006--craigslistchristmas--large.h264.mp4 A Craigslist Christmas - INST MSGS This time of year, it's important to focus on the reason for the season. Unintentionally tragic Craigslist ads. Craigslist's quirkiest are brought to awkward life in a brand new Digital Date and a twisted holiday segment from the depths of QVC hell. adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/mylegs Shrouded in anonymity Craiglisters make some pretty interesting requests. This week a Craigslist personal ad is given a dramatic twist with the help of guest star Dileep Rao from "Drag Me to Hell," and James Cameron's upcoming film "Avatar." For a more in depth look go to http://www.inst-msgs.com Shrouded in anonymity Craiglisters make some pretty interesting requests. This week a Craigslist personal ad is given a dramatic twist with the help of guest star Dileep Rao from "Drag Me to Hell," and James Cameron's upcoming film "Avatar." For a more in depth look go to http://www.inst-msgs.com feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT 242 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 Shrouded in anonymity Craiglisters make some pretty interesting requests. This week a Craigslist personal ad is given a dramatic twist with the help of guest star Dileep Rao from "Drag Me to Hell," and James Cameron's upcoming film "Avatar." For a more /instmsgs/0005/instmsgs--0005--mylegs--large.h264.mp4 My Legs - INST MSGS Shrouded in anonymity Craiglisters make some pretty interesting requests. This week a Craigslist personal ad is given a dramatic twist with the help of guest star Dileep Rao from "Drag Me to Hell," and James Cameron's upcoming film "Avatar." For a more in depth look go to http://www.inst-msgs.com adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/aboutme "About Me" is taken from a young woman who treats her dating profile like a twitter account, leaving a fractured tale of hangovers, broken ankles, and lost loves for all her potential suitors to see. Show Opener - "We Live Together," a Craigslist Missed Connection from a husband to his indifferent wife is brought to dramatic life by Phil Van Hest and his Silent Other. "About Me" is taken from a young woman who treats her dating profile like a twitter account, leaving a fractured tale of hangovers, broken ankles, and lost loves for all her potential suitors to see. Show Opener - "We Live Together," a Craigslist Missed Connection from a husband to his indifferent wife is brought to dramatic life by Phil Van Hest and his Silent Other. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT 445 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 "About Me" is taken from a young woman who treats her dating profile like a twitter account, leaving a fractured tale of hangovers, broken ankles, and lost loves for all her potential suitors to see. Show Opener - "We Live Together," a Craigslist Miss /instmsgs/0004/instmsgs--0004--aboutme--large.h264.mp4 About Me - INST MSGS "About Me" is taken from a young woman who treats her dating profile like a twitter account, leaving a fractured tale of hangovers, broken ankles, and lost loves for all her potential suitors to see. Show Opener - "We Live Together," a Craigslist Missed Connection from a husband to his indifferent wife is brought to dramatic life by Phil Van Hest and his Silent Other. adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social http://revision3.com/instmsgs/thanksgiving re: Thanksgiving: Taken from a widely circulated email from a neurotic family member detailing precisely how the rest of the family should prepare for thanksgiving, right down to the size of the casserole dishes. The infamous "Thanksgiving Letter" email, circulated on several food blogs before exploding on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com is brought to life as we explore the psychological under pinnings behind a "No Cocktail Sauce" rule. Digital Date: Our favorite posted online personal ads brought to you as God intended...in the form of video personals from the early 90's. In this one we meet the Gamer who asks the profound universal question: Want it from behind while you play Super Mario Brothers ? - m4w re: Thanksgiving: Taken from a widely circulated email from a neurotic family member detailing precisely how the rest of the family should prepare for thanksgiving, right down to the size of the casserole dishes. The infamous "Thanksgiving Letter" email, circulated on several food blogs before exploding on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com is brought to life as we explore the psychological under pinnings behind a "No Cocktail Sauce" rule. Digital Date: Our favorite posted online personal ads brought to you as God intended...in the form of video personals from the early 90's. In this one we meet the Gamer who asks the profound universal question: Want it from behind while you play Super Mario Brothers ? - m4w feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 437 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social commentary Revision3 re: Thanksgiving: Taken from a widely circulated email from a neurotic family member detailing precisely how the rest of the family should prepare for thanksgiving, right down to the size of the casserole dishes. The infamous "Thanksgiving Letter" email, /instmsgs/0003/instmsgs--0003--thanksgiving--large.h264.mp4 Re: Thanksgiving - INST MSGS re: Thanksgiving: Taken from a widely circulated email from a neurotic family member detailing precisely how the rest of the family should prepare for thanksgiving, right down to the size of the casserole dishes. The infamous "Thanksgiving Letter" email, circulated on several food blogs before exploding on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com is brought to life as we explore the psychological under pinnings behind a "No Cocktail Sauce" rule. Digital Date: Our favorite posted online personal ads brought to you as God intended...in the form of video personals from the early 90's. In this one we meet the Gamer who asks the profound universal question: Want it from behind while you play Super Mario Brothers ? - m4w adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social commentary http://revision3.com/instmsgs/secrettweet MISSED CONNECTION: Missed Connections finally get their due...staged dramatization in the style of a Shakespearean tragedy. SECRET TWEET: Anonymous secrets submitted as tweets to SecretTweet.com come to life as we imagine what strange and lost souls are behind these little existential dilemmas. MISSED CONNECTION: Missed Connections finally get their due...staged dramatization in the style of a Shakespearean tragedy. SECRET TWEET: Anonymous secrets submitted as tweets to SecretTweet.com come to life as we imagine what strange and lost souls are behind these little existential dilemmas. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 300 yes craigslist, missed connections, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social commentary, bizarre, society Revision3 MISSED CONNECTION: Missed Connections finally get their due...staged dramatization in the style of a Shakespearean tragedy. SECRET TWEET: Anonymous secrets submitted as tweets to SecretTweet.com come to life as we imagine what strange and lost souls /instmsgs/0002/instmsgs--0002--secrettweet--large.h264.mp4 Missed Connections & Secret Tweets - INST MSGS MISSED CONNECTION: Missed Connections finally get their due...staged dramatization in the style of a Shakespearean tragedy. SECRET TWEET: Anonymous secrets submitted as tweets to SecretTweet.com come to life as we imagine what strange and lost souls are behind these little existential dilemmas. adult craigslist, missed connections, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social commentary, bizarre, society http://revision3.com/instmsgs/mywomen MY WOMEN: A crass, crude but at times poignant Craigslist ode to love and ex's. DICTIONARY FOR DECODING: Based on a Craigslist rant: Harry the puppet teaches you how to read between the lines of an online personals ad. MY WOMEN: A crass, crude but at times poignant Craigslist ode to love and ex's. DICTIONARY FOR DECODING: Based on a Craigslist rant: Harry the puppet teaches you how to read between the lines of an online personals ad. feedback@revision3.com (Revision3) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT 395 yes instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social Revision3 MY WOMEN: A crass, crude but at times poignant Craigslist ode to love and ex's. DICTIONARY FOR DECODING: Based on a Craigslist rant: Harry the puppet teaches you how to read between the lines of an online personals ad. /instmsgs/0001/instmsgs--0001--mywomen--large.h264.mp4 My Women & Dictionary for Decoding Women's Personal Ads - INST MSGS MY WOMEN: A crass, crude but at times poignant Craigslist ode to love and ex's. DICTIONARY FOR DECODING: Based on a Craigslist rant: Harry the puppet teaches you how to read between the lines of an online personals ad. adult instant messages, craigslist, missed connections, im's, aol, social media, facebook, twitter, social networking, friendster, myspace, humor, dating, satire, spoof, viral, web, internet, dramatization, community, web series, entertainment, social