"Shia LaBeouf" Live - Rob Cantor

“SHIA LABEOUF” is a song by Rob Cantor. It tells the true story of an actual cannibal.
Learn more here: www.robcantor.com
Purchase the song on Bandcamp: bit.ly/1zjiH5Z
Behind-the-scenes: / robcantormusic
Tweets: / robcantor
FEATURING:
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles -- Dr. Joseph Nadeau, Artistic Director
The West Los Angeles Children’s Choir -- Barbara Klaskin Silburg, Artistic Director
The Argus Quartet
CREDITS:
Directed by Scott Uhlfelder
Produced by Erica Harrell
Arranged by Greg Nicolett
Mixed by Gregtronic
Choreographer: Stacey Tookey
Asst Choreographer: Bruce Weber
Director of Photography: Scott Uhlfelder
Editor: Randall Maxwell
First Asst Director: Tyler Reynolds
Second Asst Director: Chandra Anna Marie
Second Second Assistant Director: Daniel Erikson
Camera Operators: Marco Cordero, Jonpaul Douglas & Andy Melo
Asst Camera: Seth Smigelski
Data Management: Ben Piety
Gaffer: Brian Sorbo
Electric: Lucas Pitassi
Production Designer: Sara Kugelmass
Rigger: Bobby C. King
Art Assts: Tamara Gurevich & Shannon Malone
Costume Designer: Alison Uhlfelder
Asst Costumers: Nicole Gemma & Mary Russell
Makeup Artist: Jenn Rose
Asst Makeup: Samantha Ward, Sheila Curtis
Technical Effects Supervisor: Jeff Barber
Asst Effects: Amanda Barber
Button: Andrew Laurich
Production Assts: Michael Dris, Katie Kaniewski, Cyndi Lynott, Nina Mahdavi, Steven Peltzer, Max Philips, Desiree Proctor, Justin Ridge, Jud Scott & CK Spitler
Audio Engineer: Kip Smedley
Sound Mixer: Lindsey Alvarez
Craft Services: Allison Kurtzer & Natalie Santana
BTS Video: Matt Fuller
BTS Photo: Zach Callahan
Maker Rep: James Koo
Visual Effects: Demis Lyall-Wilson
Colorist: Marco Cordero
CAST:
NARRATOR: Rob Cantor
BASSIST: Zubin Sedghi
DRUMMER: Bora Karaca
VIOLIN I: Jason Issokson
VIOLIN II: Clara Kim
CELLO: Joann Whang
VIOLA: Diana Wade
PIANIST: Greg Nicolett
SMALL MEN’S CHORUS: Eric Aufdengarten, Marcus Connaghan, Liam Gillen, Jason Frazier, Shawn Ingram, Jack Inman, Zachary Kasman, Rich Meyers, Tommy Monks, Adam Parker, Melvin Robert, Dale Sheldon, Brandon Steele, Lee Stickler & J.T. Williams
FEMALE DANCER 1: Amanda Cleghorn
MALE DANCER 1: Chris Jarosz
CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Ky’lee Abrams, Arielle Martinez Cohen, Matthew Goodman, Sophia De’Shea Lavender, Julia Lim, Valerie Mata, Coco Meritt, Jair Miles, Jack Thompson, Alexis Turner, Amadi Weser, & Catherine Zelensky
HARPIST: Courtney Flynn
FEMALE DANCER 2: Zola Williams
FEMALE DANCER 3: Savannah Latimer
FEMALE DANCER 4: Haley Erbert
LARGE MEN’S CHORUS: William Aguila, Eduardo Amador, Edwin Cabatit, Jerry Cordora, Thomas Patrick Cullen, John Dennehy Jr., E. Rene Fette, Thomas Franklin, Steve Goodwillie, Fred Gooltz, Michael A. Graham, Charles Holmes, Steven R. Holzer, William Kolschreiber, Nicholas Kuefler, Raul Martinez, John Mews, Joseph P. Nadeau, Brian Nichoalds, William Steve Pieters, Samuel Saison, Scott Williams, Gavin N. Thrasher & Manuel Zermeño
ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS: Jean-Paul Barjon, Tulsi Carpenter, Grant Cornish, Kristen Fields, Mary Catherine Finney, Jeff Grant, Charlene Huang, Jaclyn Kim, Constance Millecan, Eileen O’Neall, Ellen Ushijima & Joy Yi
MALE DANCER 2: Kevin Mylrea
MALE DANCER 3: Patrick Cook
MALE DANCER 4: Eric Schloesser
KUNG FU MEN: Rayne & Bradley Holzer
AERIALISTS: Alison Lockfeld & Maggie Moon
and SHIA LABEOUF as himself
Filmed at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
Cultural Arts Manager: John La Rock
Technical Director: Jack Meyer
Stage Manager: Jerrold Root
Master Electrician: James Blickensderfer
Follow Spot Operator: Robert Ory
Follow Spot Operator: Dewain Robinson
Flyrail Operator: John Swaffield
Stage Technician: Jonathan Reyes-Flores
Audio Engineer: Sylvia Krawczyk
3D Papercraft Shia Heads designed by Eric Testroete
Assembled by Lindsey Alvarez, Bora Karaca, Allison Kurtzer, Tamara Gurevich, Scott Uhlfelder, Alison Uhlfelder & Rob Cantor
Additional Recording by:
Charles Scott at The National Typewriter Company in Santa Monica, CA.
Grant Cornish at Endless Noise in Santa Monica, CA
Kip Smedley at ABI in Los Angeles, CA
Ethan Carlson at Stagg Street Studio in Van Nuys, CA
Aerial silks provided courtesy of Kinetic Theory Theater in Culver City, CA.
Very special thanks to John Crosby & John McCauley.
Special thanks to Becky Ackley, Glenna Avila, Sam Becker, Roni Black, John Boyd, Todd Burke, Alice Dutton, Jeff Elmassian, Elise Henry, Andrew Horowitz, Charlene Huang, Eric Jacobs, Brian Kaufman, Katie Kaniewski, Dan Karas, Morgan Karr, Ben Ketai, Dan Konopka, Zach Krasman, Anna Krendel, Andrew Laurich, Ricky Lax, Allegra Lily, Cyndi Lynott, Luis Medina, Alex Novakovich, Steven Peltzer, Aniela Marie Perry, Jim Raycroft, Ray Reinebach, Corey Richardson, Mark Robertson, Matt Saver, Isaac Schankler, Jeff Sneider, Cris Sposito, Anne Tomlinson, Justin Trauben, Chris Verdugo, Darren Yan & Nate Zeisler.
Executive Producers: Maker Studios, David Britz, Cyndi Lynott, & Rob Cantor

[@TimeLair]

"But you can do jiu jitsu" is the best plot twist I've ever experienced in 2nd-person

[@peckmyeyesout1437]

Shia suprise!

[@Dlannin05]

(and you can do it well)

[@yourlocalfestivefurry354]

"BODY SLAM SUPERSTAR SHIA LABEOUF"

[@sanderdavid8626]

@SmiffyLel original?

[@barneyfromblueshift]

@@sanderdavid8626 This song predates this performance. The original ends after the Protagonist stumbles away from the cabin, seemingly victorious.

[@Hanna-wz3hc]

No one fucking even smiled not even the kids. The level of professionalism.

[@chistinelane]

Lucy Haynes they probably rehearsed this a few hundred times.

[@hamstsorkxxor]

...Which further supports them being very professional.

[@alyssahansen1400]

Lucy Haynes You don't know that for sure, as at times the dancers were wearing masks. They could have been grinning like buffoons.

[@jayvswrld]

quiet quiet

[@roguishpaladin]

My head canon for why they aren't smiling is because Shia LaBeouf has captured them all and is forcing them to do this act.

[@williamdiment7439]

this dude literally got multiple choirs, an orchestra, interpretive dancers, booked a theater, and shia labeouf *himself*, dropped this masterpiece, and then disappeared. absolute chad

[@my123mon]

he actually works for disney now

[@wafflewolf2967]

@@my123mon He's also one of the members of the band Tally Hall

[@davidnissim589]

He was the lead singer of Tally Hall

[@themantimeforgotx]

@@my123mon I wouldn't be proud of that at the moment.

[@Bit125_]

his ass did *not* disappear

[@aaronfetter9922]

My favorite “read between the lines” moment is when you realize that the reason everyone is so serious during the performance is because THEY are trapped in a theater with Shia LaBeouf and he’s the one making them perform for him. So they’re scared for their life!

[@Christian-rb8wk]

Shia Surprise!

[@lenandov]

Omg that's so meta Just wow

[@johnanon6938]

@@lenandov Quiet Quiet! :D

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

Yup, Shia is standing between them and the exit, any of them try to run, Shia surprise.

[@bingram2011]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnnyormsby9]

I’d like to see historians try and explain this one in a few hundred years

[@NaiefThegoony]

Why wait for hundreds of years?

[@samuelnakai1804]

They will attribute it as the height of Shia Labeouf's career

[@DereC519]

welcome to ap shitpost!

[@lastnamefirstname5295]

Bold of you to assume we'd make it that far

[@cestarianinhabitant5898]

I'd like to see them try and explain it now.

[@Volvith]

This has to be one of the world's most expensive shitposts. _And it was worth every penny._

[@katherineduke3232]

20k worth haha

[@dani.munoz.a23]

I would do this for free lmfao he wouldn't have to pay me to do this

[@99SuperKiller99]

I can't help but feel like Shia had a hand in funding this 😂

[@tweer64]

Right up there with the Bee Movie

[@LordDaveyjones]

Him being there was a coincidence

[@scotwllm]

I was the guy in the middle of the back row of singers that come in at around 1:50. Your comments made my day. A number of you commented on how serious we all looked. A big reason for that is the song is rhythmically complex and full of tongue twisters. I practiced "You can do jiu jitsu" over and over and over before I could get it right. Another reason is that it was very difficult to read the music because it was very small and the lighting caused a lot of glare. Holding the folders was mostly for show, and we were singing from memory. We sang over a recording we made a week before, and what you hear is the combined sound. I wasn't worried about Shia eating me because there were a bunch of people between me and him that looked much tastier, plus there were lots of snacks in the lobby.

[@mandie492]

If this is true, thank you for being part of something that never fails to make me laugh even on my worst days

[@ryancade3829]

Awesome.

[@niceguy1602]

This is such a great comment lol

[@trolololmejorwuey2975]

​@@xXVitalsXxthere you go

[@BeatinCheekz]

Thanks for your help in this amazing piece of entertainment. You and your team are all very talented and should be proud of yourselves. What a cool performance.

[@nolananderson4782]

It's been nearly a decade and the "quiet, quiet" kid still haunts my nightmares

[@averybreece7892]

Why? I like him

[@danktankdragkings7117]

I hope he's finished school and is doing exactly what he dreamed of at this age.

[@Mushroomelixir]

they're an icon and the superstar of this entire video

[@rosethornheart7385]

If Shia doesn't have "You're finally safe from Shia LaBoeuf." on his grave stone, I'll be super disappointed.

[@zhivkozaev2438]

Oh god that's gold lol

[@oogoog9074]

And then it turns out that he isn't dead! Shia surprise!

[@enduity]

And the coffin is empty with a note: "Shia surprise"

[@shiestysean]

Rose Thornheart facts. that would be genius

[@Gray963]

Oh man... That's too good... are you secretly Robb Cantor?

[@kayko6229]

“But wait, he isn’t dead! Shia surprise!” I laugh every time

[@matthewkirk]

"There's a gun to your head, and death in his eyes" sounds like the normal Shia LaBoeuf reaction to anything these days.

[@carsonalexandermuck1136]

One of my favorite parts is the incredible cresciendo on "you have just decapitated Shia LeBeouf"

[@Orpheus_224]

@@matthewkirk that line feels so cool

[@ThenDarknessFalls]

Lmao. Every time.

[@WaitWhatWho]

@@matthewkirk but you can do jiu jitsu! (you can do it!) Is always gonna be funny to me

[@Godsbutterknife]

This song spawned an incarnation of Shia Lebouf who pops in every so often in our DnD campaign. The first time i encountered him was alone in the woods. Hes was legitimately challenging. His second appearance, he downed the barbarian with a single arrow to the chest, surprising everyone at the table.

[@scytha3721]

That sounds amazing. His stat block must be stacked.

[@Godsbutterknife]

@scytha3721 he's got rogue levels, so his tactic was hit and run and get constant sneak attacks. I had to use my action to find him so another player could actually hit him. He's reoccurring, with the in universe lore being he's an entity that occurs when someone has been stabbed with the cursed dagger, turning them into a Shia lebouf. His bite heals himself, amd once dropped for the first time, Shia Surprise triggers bringing him back up with 1 health and a buff to his ac.

[@patrickpromen3605]

I'm DM'ing a 1 on 1 Curse if Strahd. The player finally decided to hunt down the cannibal they heard about. Shia surprise! And because he didn't pass the perception check, Shia escaped, now becoming a recurring villain.

[@SurnameName]

@@Godsbutterknife your dm sounds fun

[@Godsbutterknife]

@SurnameName Definetly. Adds all kinds of crazy shit like cursed items, the cantrip "Kamehameha" (does 2d6 force damage, but can be charged by concentrating on it every turn, adding 2d6 per "charge". Favorite cursed item is "Ring of Beuracratic Wizardry". I put it on thinking it was a normal ring of wizardry, instead when you cast spells, it summons a sheaf of paper and a quill, causing you to fill out paperwork for turns per spell level before casting. As a bard, I've convinced 2 different magical threats to wear the ring themselves and completely neutered them before a beat down Ala party.

[@justinwysocke9032]

For a song ostensibly written as a joke, I am always floored by what a bountiful showcase of performing arts this video presents. An adult choir, a children's choir, a full string section, percussionists, interpretive dancers, a ballet company, acrobats. And of course, the subject himself. Bravo, Mr. Cantor.

[@KairuHakubi]

It wouldn't have a tenth of the impact without that. You're taking a completely dumb joke and pumping it full of quality and a genuinely catchy tune, so there's no possible way left to look down on it.

[@ziqqerlad]

a well made shitpost can be a masterpiece

[@benhavener995]

But if it’s a masterpiece, can it still be a shitpost? Is shit a separate metric of art analysis from quality rather than simply a negative critique? Is it the lack of effort, the absurdity of the content, or some synthesis of the two that makes a post a shitpost? To evaluate these questions and more, I am writing this essay to-

[@KairuHakubi]

@@benhavener995 You'd better put in a batteries diagram there, The Yellow Dart.

[@foxi13x]

It's hilarious to think about how Cantor himself didn't even know about some of the dancers, as well as how the invitation of Shia himself was just a joke

[@alexandersupertramp6957]

The “quiet quiet” kid didn’t have to go that hard, but he did. He did that for us.

[@SteamedToast]

He is the best part of the song.

[@sillyname3969]

you just said the exact same thing the guy above you said

[@SteamedToast]

@@sillyname3969 Yet neither of us is wrong. Marvellous.

[@logansheffield8641]

No one that was involved with this had to go this hard, but they did. They did this for us.

[@jessemarano9839]

da real mvp

[@pirategaming5679]

Why does the kid who said "quiet quiet" look like he actually saw Shia lebeouf kill someone

[@TenBillionAnts]

he did

[@ZoeBateman]

he was told to keep "quiet quiet" about seeing it

[@NaiefThegoony]

He saw something.

[@hamsacc]

I just got up to the door and I saw it

[@Jofoyo]

@@ZoeBateman He was so traumatized that those were the last words he would ever speak again.

[@chuggermagic]

I once saw Shia LaBeouf on the red carpet, it was supposed to be a white carpet.

[@timothym.orourke5283]

Kudos! 🏳️‍🌈🤨🏳️‍🌈

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

This deserves all the upvotes!

[@addisonwillard5848]

change the comma to a period and you my friend have just created the perfect two sentence horror story

[@doubleleterlady]

imagine trying to convince a artistic institution of your serious commitment to your art and this is on your resume.

[@henroneestudio]

you'd get in instantly

[@Grimmsly]

All the more reason to hire.

[@scotwllm]

I don't know about the other performers, but the GMCLA guys would have a lot more to include on a resume than just this performance. Most could say they participated in three concerts each year on average consisting of three performances over a weekend, many sold out, that required learning twenty songs from every genre of music ranging from Gregorian chant to classical to opera to Broadway to modern pop from all the world's languages and from all the continents (except Antarctica). The vast majority of the songs are performed from memory (off book) and many include choreography and costumes. GMCLA toured Europe (including Russia) and South America. Television appearances on Will & Grace, Six Feet Under, Sh*t My Dad Says, and who could forget singing "We Saw Your Tits" on the Academy Awards telecast. But this performance was special because it got us listed as individuals in the IMDB database. You have to click "More popular matches" a couple of times, but there I am, "Scott Williams, Actor, Rob Cantor: Shia LeBoeuf Live 2014."

[@RBlue118]

Buddy, this is art

[@drphaxtom3335]

I would be proud to have this on my resume

[@thebadshave503]

"But you can do juijitsu" is the most interesting thing I've learned in second-person perspective.

[@AngelRhythmOfficial]

Bodyslam superstar Shia LaBeouf

[@Naturally2Sexy]

Severely underrated comment

[@luthandomdadane]

I like the reassuring "you can do it" they follow with, as if to subside any doubt you understandably have

[@calamity2383]

@@luthandomdadane Actually he says “and do it well” I’m pretty sure - which is still reassuring any doubts, because now you know you’re not just shit at it - you’ve got skills

[@eta0carinae]

what about "you have just decapitated Shia LaBeouf"?

[@kiwilemontea4622]

I spent most of the video being stunned at how DEAD SERIOUS they all were. Then I realized they were trapped in a theater with Shia LaBeouf, and they're performing for their very lives.

[@ERROR_SNF]

KiwiLemonTea Oh my god

[@kade_viralbrush]

these are the facts they dont want you to know

[@linsdeybaggins2807]

Why would Shia want to hear the story of his death thoooo?

[@ERROR_SNF]

Linsdey Baggins Why would anybody want to hide out in a forest and murder people for sport, some men just wanna watch the world burn.

[@KokuroSame]

@@ERROR_SNF You've clearly never met General Zaroff.

[@whitestarlinegoodnight]

It brings me joy that "he isn't dead! Shia Surprise!" is the most replayed part of the video.

[@rowancrowder1955]

I'm running a rather serious DnD campaign for my family and they are currently stranded in a small town, very confused about why there is a random leg in the woods in a bear trap and are asking the locals about it. They've been having disappearances in the woods as of recently. Little do they know that it's Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf.

[@cloudinessoverdose2009]

thats goddamn gold

[@Fireballin]

update?

[@randomkidnamedethan8065]

For no particular reason, what are his stats?

[@Plaguedocwhoneedsabreak]

Shia Lebard.

[@capgroundhog2368]

That is amazing

[@californiarollwithramensea8220]

They perform this for him everyday and whoever has the weakest performance is eaten

[@daniellelivingston621]

LMAOO

[@dudewitdagoggles8756]

I CANT💀💀

[@mrflibble5203]

underrated comment check

[@WebOfStuff]

The circulation of talent keeps the blood fresh.

[@kentonbaird1723]

Get the axe!

[@Laurabeck329]

I think this is the most high effort shitpost anybody will ever make.

[@Shanghaied_Tsung]

Try "It just works!" By The Chalkeaters a parody song of Todd Howard its pretty good and is very catchy

[@fiyahspinnah]

Nah, shitposting specifically means low quality and trying to flood out the intention of a forum or site with garbage. This is fine art meme status.

[@furcornmanwiththemasterpla8380]

lift yourself-kanye west

[@lillythefennec]

@@fiyahspinnah true

[@alex-jm9fm]

nah someone made a shit post out of the entirety of Batman The Dark Knight

[@heathertaylor8904]

I cannot express how much I respect Shia for playing along with this instead of getting offended.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

If someone put THIS much effort into insulting me, I'd be thrilled and impressed!

[@tablesalt2628]

It's not really an insult, there's nothing realistic about it that would be hard hitting and actually sting. Not like anyone believes Shia is an axe murderer

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@tablesalt2628 well, yeah, but it's not a compliment, either.

[@tablesalt2628]

@@MatthewTheWanderer The point is it's so ridiculous and unbelievable that there's no reason not to play along, it can only make him look good.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@tablesalt2628 obviously

[@A-6flicks]

“Body slam superstar Shia LaBeouf” has to be one of the best lines in a song ever

[@davidnissim589]

According to Rob Cantor, the idea for this song came about after his friend started dramatically whispering "Shia LaBeouf!" while they were camping.

[@steveaustin2686]

That's too hilarious

[@findlaymangan9174]

In my imagination (hands make a rainbow gesture) , someone was arguing Transformers as a quality film vs someone defending Citizen Kane (as in Michael Bay is water trash), while The Avalanches - Frontier Psychiatry plays in the background. That's how I see this coming into existence.

[@jessepatterson8897]

quiet quiet

[@worldsyoungestmermaidintra1885]

My brother did that during our camping trip(just got back)

[@DMT-kk3dp]

😅🤣

[@mrmeatman9948]

"You're finally safe, from Shia LaBeouf..." *_ＳＨＩＡ　ＳＵＲＰＲＩＳＥ_*

[@spyder-qh1ix]

Its a warning

[@RexTorres]

Shia Surprise sounds like a yogurt flavor.

[@Laplace3060]

@@RexTorres it just screams YEAH EAT THAT YOGURT YOU CAN DO IIIIIT!!!

[@MeatGreasy]

SHIA SURPRISE YOU WERE SHIA LEBEOUF THE WHOLE TIME

[@jamsjams1111]

DUN DUN DDDUUUUUNNNNN

[@MarvinPowell1]

The "creeping silently through the underbrush" dancers kill me every single time.

[@harrietsmells]

1:42 kills me every time I don’t know why

[@harrietsmells]

And the quiet quiet kid

[@neotheresa]

The power of professionals to remain 100% serious never ceases to blow my mind

[@lollipopsfordays3610]

How can they not remain serious at a time like this-running for your life from Shia LaBouf!

[@neotheresa]

@@lollipopsfordays3610 Y’know what? Fair enough

[@jeziscrust5793]

Who is the only audience member? Shia isn't watching them perform. He's *MAKING* them perform.

[@rattled6732]

To be fair this probably wasn’t the first take

[@katelynsmith7467]

it's been almost 6 years and the line "shia surprise" gets me every single time.

[@woods2water-fishing]

This is my fav video on YT besides the” mmm watcha say”

[@chaoticlaserflounder]

Holy crap those are my top two as well

[@woods2water-fishing]

Yeeeaato 2 vids on YT for me

[@leylarichards4360]

And then “but you can do jujistuuuuuu”

[@woods2water-fishing]

Safe at last from Shia LaBeouf

[@louisryder2208]

When you die your voice gets added to the chorus of this song

[@naivenitara]

God, I hope so! 😇

[@BayOfWulf]

Suicide rate rises to 100%

[@bunnymoth7794]

My favorite part about this comment implies that your voice is added to a gay mens choir when you die and thats beautiful

[@quinbomcfly8354]

This is heaven, the afterlife of hell is being added to the Seinfeld laughtarck

[@atlas7409]

it’s a gay men’s choir so i can’t wait

[@alexaf3155]

Every now and then, I come back to this masterpiece to remind myself that this is art in its purest form.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

Shia LaBeuof gets decapitated, re-attaches his head, and makes it to the show on time. That is amazing.

[@Mikhailvoeikovjr]

Now that’s what I call commitment

[@mrstealyourstars9222]

"But you can do Jiu-Jitsu!" Is the single best plot twist I have ever heard in my entire life.

[@chrislemieux6838]

I like it cause I actually do Jiu jitsu

[@chrischilds8266]

With a damn stump leg

[@genome6778]

SHIA SURPRISE

[@Daddy_Lazar1067]

I understand the beauty of it now that I do jujitsu

[@khaiiiii4249]

This rob is the same rob in tally hall’s band

[@comandosespeciales]

This is probably one of the most expensive and most elaborated jokes in the history so far. Imagine how much rehearsal and practice has gone into this.

[@Meaxis]

Not taking into account all the fails when someone must've laughed

[@MG-gw8wb]

As far as I know it actually wasn’t that expensive since rob didn’t have a big budget. Most people did it discounted or for free because they liked the project. This is just to my knowledge thi

[@grenshaw6836]

right, they got 2 choirs, the dancers on the curtains, the people in the shia heads, the women, musicians, its great

[@sonicchica]

And getting Shia himself to appear at the end.

[@ham1847]

What’s the joke bc my brain go “aa funy song me want listen”

[@imperialprotocoldroid8570]

Shia LaBeouf is the guy in the hypothetical Bear vs Man question

[@jamesshep909]

I love remembering every few months that this exists

[@ComedyPlastic]

This is me replying to tell you it's time to remember again.

[@katattack907]

It's the gift that keeps on giving!

[@bane2201]

Here's a (Shia) surprise reminder to watch it again!

[@humanperson8732]

The most underrated line: “He gets down on all fours and breaks into a sprint.”

[@PastelGrace26]

Lmao this comment made me SPIT

[@cucumberhoney6243]

Can you just imagine a grown man getting on all fours and just sprinting towards you

[@zebj6112]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp_UhJ5-eqdgl6c This is exactly that

[@bitterbugs.1]

@@cucumberhoney6243 *muffled snorting sounds* 😂😂

[@bitterbugs.1]

"BUT YOU CAN DO JIU JITSU

[@laradomleo-robertson8690]

𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭- 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝓈𝒽𝒾𝒶 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓈ℯ

[@Angela-vw7de]

Here have your first comment I can’t think of anything witty

[@GGgentlemen]

The Shia surprise is a sex move waiting to be made.

[@cherry_blooms]

@@GGgentlemen oh god

[@Saronite]

𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓼 𝓪 𝓰𝓾𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝒹𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝒾𝓃 𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝑒𝓎𝑒𝓈

[@nickcappalli518]

Big Smoke 𝖇𝖚𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖉𝖔 ꒻ꀎ꒻ꀤ꓄ꌚꀎ

[@ZottyLuck]

can we appreciate the fact that zubin is the bassist in this? i love that so much

[@oc2thorpe]

bora is the drummer too

[@adamrivera544]

The level of sincerity from the choir when you stab him in the kidney is timeless comedic gold

[@ProfessionalFascist]

Bro the lyrics “Wait he isn’t dead, Shia surprise! There’s a gun to you head and death in his eyes” hit SO hard

[@eliteoxgamer4655]

Can't hold back a smile when i hear them banger lyrics

[@LizBizEEEE]

I just discovered this 😅

[@coolnamepending7604]

You know you”re in danger when you hear “SHIA SURPRISE!”

[@renee8096]

fr

[@justfellicitya]

My siblings and I use "Shia Surprise!" whenever something completely unexpected happens.

[@Nihyre]

Things I learned from this video: 1) Shia LaBeouf is a cannibal 2) I can do jiu jitsu

[@selahanany5645]

(and do it)

[@hen4716]

when i first heard it i thought it was “nin jitsu” because i watched through naruto-

[@galladegamerletsplays]

3) He isn't dead, it's a Shia Surprise

[@anactualplant9574]

Bodyslam superstar Shia labeouf

[@squidy9078]

@@hen4716 I thought they said Jujutsu bc I watched Jujutsu Kaisen yesterday xD

[@owi-cd9ru]

Without a doubt, the greatest thing Shia LeBoeuf was ever in

[@horsegirl1598]

Idk holes was pretty good

[@LieneBirka]

I just got emotional about how much I love this to the point of tearing up. It's still my favourite thing on the internet.

[@72discoghost]

This is my go to when I'm stressed; calms me with it's perfection.

[@emilyt.59]

i hope the "quiet, quiet" kid is having a nice day

[@ethancook4418]

Same

[@JustBizmuth]

ye

[@percymcplop]

Me too :)

[@featheredhyena5974]

I hope so too

[@bethanyscarbrough3416]

Hes a librarian now

[@danielpohl2014]

You can feel the tension ease as Shia Labeouf stands and applauds. They have pleased him. For now at least, they are safe from Shia Lebeouf.

[@hiropon2985]

im cackling lmao

[@unkwn1157]

for now..

[@NoJokesInc00777]

I love this

[@Mox1990]

Wait he isn't pleased' Shia surprise

[@danielpohl2014]

@@Mox1990 He's jumping over seats, with death in his eyes!

[@staremerson2921]

One can only dream to be a member of that cast

[@I_also_like_tally_hall]

I think its funny how I didn't know this existed until after I started obsessing over tally hall and when I saw this I was like HOLY CRAP ITS ZUBIN AND BORA

[@ErzengelDesLichtes]

When your English teacher says stories are written in first or third person, but not second, send them this.

[@pokaay3163]

ErzengelDesLichtes *you have just decapitated Shia Lebouf*

[@GAMMAE]

You can also read Aura by Carlos Fuentes

[@girlwiththeblueglasses8284]

ErzengelDesLichtes we watched this is english lmao

[@ohno6919]

Wait, do people actually say that??

[@ErzengelDesLichtes]

@EpicZantetsuken It's very common in visual novels as well. Point is, this is an easy example to show.

[@30andfree]

The fact of the matter is that there's absolutely no reason for this to exist but now I don't know what I'd do without it

[@aidanwalsh2522]

30andfree enjoy it, like a fine wine.

[@dubyah7308]

To be fair, there is no reason for anything to exist. Even the universe itself!

[@kung-borean30]

@@dubyah7308 damn you completely right!

[@trever2244]

The reason for anything is just cause and effect in motion. This happened so that happened, to put it simply.

[@ADRENERGlC]

Some things are just ment to exist

[@trxgreder]

be me - young, about 7 or 8 years old - watch video - entranced and bewildered - 8 years later - ruler of everything meme pushes me to get into tally hall - listen to their two albums - need more - see joe hawleys and rob cantors solo albums - he made a single - click on video - i am bewildered and flabbergasted

[@Theprofessorator]

The child whispering, "Quiet. Quiet." as he peers straight into my soul always gets me. 😂

[@vieuxnez]

"Normal Tuesday night, for Shia LaBeouf" -- best line ever

[@accountaccount3359]

Dustin Kick nah its *Shia surprise*

[@ClueFinder654]

666 likes, can't break that. Adding a dislike to make dislikes the same.

[@fritz4044]

Nah, I think it's "BUT YOU CAN DO JU JITSU"

[@ClueFinder654]

It has been broken. Moving my dislike back to a like. Disappointed

[@KawaiiJackHonne]

@@fritz4044 YOU CAN DO IT

[@ZoeBateman]

Shia himself being in this video elevates this from an incredible shitpost to a legendary, unforgettable, iconic one

[@jubbusbubbus]

The shitpost to shit upon all posts

[@craigstephenson7676]

@@jubbusbubbus no post was left unshat

[@l.kuchen5738]

couldn't have said it better

[@fuckingstupidhandles]

what's up with normies and calling everything "shitposts" when they've never even seen one lol

[@ZoeBateman]

@@fuckingstupidhandles "ooh I think I'm better than people because I spend every second of my life on the internet"

[@jerrybiv1441]

This song & entire production is INSANE just WTF

[@WOLF_but_a_dead_one]

Was the & a tally hall reference?

[@poo11apr84]

Literally one of the best videos to ever end up on KZbin.

[@masseffect435]

The way Shia is doing a standing ovation at the end makes me think he organized this whole thing for his own pleasure. They were singing for their lives.

[@blairwhitley4826]

It looks like shia new something about the hollywood industry and they made a demonstration of power to shut him up and get him on thier side again. Cool red shoes Rob.

[@TheWaifu4Laifu]

It's a citizen kane reference

[@masseffect435]

@@TheWaifu4Laifu i know it is.

[@aaljustaal1890]

@Collin Vail He them all after this performance, they just posted it to throw off suspicion

[@MikeUnity]

I think he actually paid for them to do this :p

[@louieeeeee6073]

not a song, a prophecy

[@ShreddedSteel]

Its like they knew...

[@QuiteAnonymous-nv5fk]

It happed to me

[@bepisthescienceman4202]

2020s final boss

[@garbageyoutubechannel310]

what happened

[@DjocarS]

Ah yes I also always get chased by Shia lebeouf in the woods

[@prodigalsonresurrection]

The part that I truly cannot believe is that this is almost a decade old and I am just now experiencing this glorious production. Don't know how this flew under my radar when it's right up my alley.

[@okiemax]

You know, better late than never

[@Camoop]

I just found out about this today because a friend made me listen to it.

[@Horaktyle]

This is such a masterpiece that I still to this day randomly at 9:42 pm get the urge to watch it because the song popped into my head and I sang it xD

[@TheShinyDude]

"Normal Tuesday night for Shia LeBeouf" I love that line

[@carlosmoldova9812]

Legendary fight with Shia LaBeouf

[@BenleVorace]

The greatest line from the song. They made it sound so casual :D

[@Oogtarisking]

Now we insult people my calling them something and then added a “ on a Tuesday” at my brother and sister

[@Mushy6462]

2:07 I like “Legendary fight with Shia LaBeouf

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

Also “stab him in his kidney. . . “

[@ZanikPanik]

When SHIA SURPRISE happens and the Shia-head dancers all grab their Shia-heads, I 100% expected them to rip the Shia-heads off to reveal they were all, in fact, Shia Labeouf

[@nathanjames72]

shia surprise!

[@CometMothman]

*fucking Shia surprise*

[@shmeepicus]

should've done a deepfake for the video smh

[@gojifan_479]

*S H I A S U P R I S E*

[@HotChokolate007]

@@shmeepicus probably wasn't a think 5 years ago

[@jhardman1876]

this video was legitimately my introduction to Shia Labeouf, had never heard of him before this. Really it just added to the overall feeling of "wtf???" I think of it fondly to this day

[@V0r4xiz]

Ageless, timeless and simply brilliant. I doubt that there will ever be a masterpiece like this on the internet again. This had and still has everything a good video needs. Surrealism, sarcasm, 7 layers of depth, humor, drama, horror, action, surprise, expectation, anticipation, a twist and all wrapped in a rythmical, lyrical and melodical 10/10 masterpiece of a song.

[@ToshimahaIaketa]

The best part is that Shia LaBeouf is okay with this.

[@alliekingsley7919]

Ray Wolf I see approval at the telling of his life story.

[@JojoThePan]

Ray Wolf He is an actor though so you know.

[@JojoThePan]

Ray Wolf K thanks captain sarcasm.

[@madisoncaldon2988]

I like to think that Shia LaBeouf saw the original song and then approached Rob Cantor with this idea himself, then the two of them worked together to put together this marvelous, extravagant work of art.

[@iamdjslim]

Madison Caldon I can see that being 100% true

[@ackbarfan5556]

"But you can do Jiu Jitsu!" Why weren't you doing this earlier!?!

[@georgeth3dinosaur]

Ikr

[@voidme457]

+Brendone With life LOL LOL

[@JamesMcCloud966]

+ackbarfan5556 Because they didn't have a stump leg.

[@laughsquad007]

+ackbarfan5556 Considering the fact he wrestled a knife from someone's hand without getting stabbed, I'd say he was doing it.

[@saltykitkat1434]

+ackbarfan5556 Because he felt like being chased by the Hollywood Super Star Shia LaBeouf

[@aimeesygney6515]

I just got into Tally Hall about a month ago and was delighted to see Bora and Zubin! I saw this video so many times as a kid and it's still iconic

[@spiritedaway0tutu]

How have I never seen this before??? It came out when I was in high school and it took me this long to find out about it. The slow ramp-up of how many people are involved, how serious everyone is, the song itself, the actual Shia LaBeouf clapping at the end, there are so many amazing things in this. The thing I find the best is the dancers with the Shia heads, especially the first time they came in. Absolute masterpiece - 100/10

[@Fischjesicht]

Time to try highschool again. 100/10 is impossible.

[@spiritedaway0tutu]

@@Fischjesicht When ratings are written to be higher than the base value, it implies emphasis - an additional compliment to the creator. Also, if you want to nitpick, then it is only fair that I do so as well. 100/10 is absolutely possible, since even though it was implied, I never directly stated it was a rating. I could have just as easily been posing a math problem. The answer is 10, which is both the number you independently decided I should have given, and, if you square it, is also the percentage of the human population that finds you completely insufferable.

[@drippyrat1178]

"…WAIT he isn't dead, SHIA SUPRISE" and "normal Tuesday night for Shia LaBeouf" are the greatest lines in history

[@Megan_Jennifer]

I laughed so hard 😂😂😂

[@Kinobambino]

This is just beautiful

[@monhi64]

For sure but ya can’t forget the “legendary fight with Shia lebeouf” that preceded the line making it way funnier

[@denverbeek]

“But you can do Jiu Jitsu” is certainly a top contender.

[@lollipopsfordays3610]

I dunno, ‘gnawing on your stump leg (quiet quiet)’ is rather rousing.

[@thequeenofspades]

"But you can do ju-jitsu" is the greatest line in music history.

[@hen4716]

and “stab it in his kidney”

[@ECSizemore]

‘Actual cannibal Shia Lebouef’

[@BrigitteMain33]

No its "Shia surprise!"

[@Cosmic_Gorilla]

I'll raise you: "Legendary fight with Shia LaBouef, normal Tuesday night for Shia LaBouef"

[@hummingbirde5147]

"Wait, he isn't dead! Shia Surprise!"

[@Jalapenosquid]

The first time I watched this Me:BOOOORAAAA, 2 seconds later Me: ZUUUBINNNN

[@Sepia_Skittles]

Where?

[@Jalapenosquid]

​@@Sepia_Skittles The first "Shia LaBeouf" was Bora, and Zubin is kinda everywhere but you can see his the first time it opens up to everyone. He is inbetween Rob and Bora on the bass, there is a shot on him at 0:42

[@toast_stealer]

Actual *cannibal* Shia LeBouf I AM THE WILLING VI-

[@Jalapenosquid]

@@toast_stealer LOL

[@DjangosBlack21]

9yrs on and still listening to this banger

[@zrkf1394]

true

[@TenBillionAnts]

“WAIT! He isn’t dead! Shia surprise! There’s a gun to your head and death in his eyes” That’s gotta be the best rhyme I’ve ever heard.

[@straightfromdema]

that is what they said tbh

[@arcticfox5379]

BUT YOU CAN DO JIU JITSU

[@cybergeek11235]

@@arcticfox5379 (you can do it)

[@TenBillionAnts]

Why are you guys commenting on my shitpost

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

@@cybergeek11235 YES! HAHA XD

[@thisaccounthasbeenshutdown9164]

the fact they had shia labeouf in it makes it just that much better

[@ceriani1234]

Hey have u seen the interview Mr.un

[@thisaccounthasbeenshutdown9164]

ceriani1234 actually it is Mr. Kim and yes, its about two True Korea Genius Army Generals who satan obama has asked to do an interview with

[@SteeleOkami]

At least your father made an excellent movie compared to it. _Pulgasari_ is a kaiju masterpiece.

[@generaladmiralalladeen4944]

Hello there great leader

[@thisaccounthasbeenshutdown9164]

General Admiral Alladeen i don't like how you've referred to me in the past but i'll forgive if you answer what you're doing here

[@WastingTime-gg4yh]

Years later and I still haven’t heard anything funnier than “Shia Surprise!”

[@Damodred_Heiress]

How everyone involved managed to perform this with without laughing or even smiling is truly commendable.

[@andrewalbrandt7585]

“Normal Tuesday night for Shia Lebeouf” is the best line

[@callieb9049]

It’s so subtle too! I didn’t even notice it until this time I just watched it!

[@marekwygnany924]

Normal Tuesday Night with Shia Lebouf" sounds like some everyweek horror show.

[@AresofWar0]

Yes

[@idanderi1970]

“body slam superstar Shia Lebeouf”

[@peytongomer2305]

What is timestamp?

[@OracleFish]

"Shia Surprise" needs to be a thing

[@MissCatCam]

Shia Surprise! I agree. I was finding it pretty funny and then that happened and I lost it. Pure genius!

[@rehmsmeyer]

It actually is. I'm blurry on the details, but something about "prisons", "showers" and "soaps".

[@NextLevelBSG]

Yussss

[@zacharyschearer427]

My wife has been saying thos for weeks

[@JerryScander]

xD #shiasurprise is going to viral.

[@Nameless.Hermit]

Anyone else get randomly dragged here my the algorithm and is now supremely happy?

[@walkingdeadbarbiedoll]

10 years later, and this still has me in tears laughing! 😂

[@peblezQ]

I'm 100% sure this guy woke up from this nightmare in a cold sweat, and immediately wrote it down and turned it into this.

[@noteless1]

actually, he based the song on something his friend did, there's a wiki page on it if you want more detail

[@garbagereviews3236]

I am tho

[@marialourdescoladilla2438]

he said he just finds himself chuckling whenever he whispers "Shia Labeoaf" xD

[@remanjecarter2787]

This feels natural enough that he would be going around doing this

[@thatguycalleddan1702]

Yeah I have nightmares that include little kids whispering ‘quiet quiet’ all the time

[@99xara99]

This is probably the most expensive joke ever.

[@helterskelter416]

yooooooooo, let me introduce you to my friend "trickle down economics" in america XD

[@jasonbaylor9865]

What about the Trump Campaign?

[@zoomer5700]

@@jasonbaylor9865 Joe Biden doesn't even remember what he's running for

[@lizs004]

+

[@t0ad_]

Zoomer comments this meme is getting old. watch some of his recent speeches. his stumbles really aren’t that bad and you can easily find the same kind of behavior for trump

[@minedude33]

From Tally Hall to Shia LaBeouf, musical geniuses

[@The-Eye866]

“Normal Tuesday night for Shia lebouf” amazing

[@elliothellyer933]

I like how the 'Legendary fight with Shia Labeouf' is also a 'normal Tuesday night for Shia Labeouf'

[@delksbwg3777]

For you, it was a Legendary Fight, for me it was Tuesday

[@westoneuler4065]

@@delksbwg3777 that line alone makes watching street fighter worth it

[@kyuubitao]

You'll never guess which day of the week this video was uploaded.

[@simonjenkin]

@@kyuubitao a sunday? a monday? a...oh shit!

[@awesomegaymer5786]

Dying was part of the normal Tuesday night. He cannot be killed while within his domain.

[@azure-sparrow]

NORMAL TUESDAY NIGHT FOR SHIA LABEOUF

[@mattbeef1221]

Azure-Sparrow as we know he has multiple heads that are to be cut off.

[@faea_]

matt beef doesn't that make him a hydra is hydra labeouf confirmed

[@akrybion]

CameraFan Time to learn Jiu- Jitsu then...

[@Cassner]

CameraFan hail hydra

[@xNathan2439x]

Azure-Sparrow LABEOUF* sorry

[@micahhawkins8233]

After a near decade this is still one of the most incredible pieces ever.. it's just so good on so many levels

[@yummyslimschowder693]

Years later, I am now an adult and this is still a fucking banger

[@hagridsdisappointingson769]

"Wait he isn't dead, Shia surprise." Why does that sound like he just hit his special move.

[@heyimcraig8766]

*FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER! SHIA SURPRISE*

[@nintendonerdjoseph]

Sounded almost like Tobuscus, to me.

[@thesenate9562]

Stand: Shia Surprise Ability: Surprises the opponent in some way.

[@Skunkanoid]

it's the second stage of the bossfight. or was it the 48th stage... can't remember

[@ThomasBearsOfficial]

2nd health bar

[@TheSmolBrit]

The 'Normal Tuesday night' bit always gets me.

[@benjabincranbrejiuce2676]

"shia surprise!" genius

[@justinlindfors8512]

This was uploaded on a Tuesday!

[@_Lucary]

I love that part too xD

[@stephenfiler3204]

Shia surprise was the best.

[@Michelle-ms8qj]

That, and I love the "quiet, quiet" part!

[@icysarcasm7177]

Gotta rewatch this every year or so.

[@bunilove]

Its 1:30 am i am crocheting and i just found this 😂

[@tomkaidalov6345]

Remember that at some point in every singer notes it’s written “Body slam super star Shia LaBeouf”

[@idiotswithacameras6612]

"You have just decapitated Shia LaBeouf"

[@FishSnackems]

"Actual canibal Shia LaBeouf"

[@intensestare5027]

“Eating all the bodies”

[@confetti_kisses427]

"Shia surprise"

[@rafaelsuarezii1738]

@BONESAW IS READY "He's gaining on you"

[@sammack1890]

The fact they made a children choir sing "You have just decapitated Shia LaBeouf"

[@SeriousBusinessman.]

The children need to know how to defend themselves from Shia LeBeouf, so this is secretly a blessing.

[@con1297]

WAIT HE ISN'T DEAD *" S H I A S U P R I S E!"*

[@Vilemonger]

what an honour, right?

[@Kinobambino]

@@SeriousBusinessman. every kid should be taught as soon as they can walk. That's the ones he goes for anyway

[@alexdelosreyes8362]

someone brought this up in the bear vs man debate and yeah. id still choose the bear

[@lewstherintelamon244]

Terminally online behavior.

[@joshheaton2361]

Watching this high af last night was a feeling I'll never forget

[@NARUTOSADEMON]

You are walking in the woods. There is no one around and your phone is dead, then you hear it. "JUST, DO IT!"

[@DamperMoney]

Is that suppose to motivate me or scare me? Cuz I feel both.

[@waterlubber]

Dic Soupcan Will it Blend?

[@dumpygrimbo8623]

Gustavo Bernardo strangely enough, its turning me on...

[@myrecommendedisallmemes]

Do it with dickhead reference or Nike slogan? Lol

[@TheWingmanPro]

12345678987654321dog :o where have you been? do you live in the forest??? lol, search "shia labeouf Just Do It".

[@Ladyrhan]

I'd be completely satisfied with this being the only piece of humanity aliens found.

[@naecov]

Honestly though, the aliens would be jealous of this perfection.

[@thebilby602]

the aliens would be like "we aren't invading this place there are super ninja people and a supersoldier named shia labeuf"

[@ConsumeristScroffa]

Joke has already been made.

[@Positivectrl]

Shia would be too :D

[@brennaevans9527]

Ya

[@VeranimasMegaZone]

This is probably the most expensive and elegant sh*tposts ever

[@steveaustin2686]

Supposedly Rob Cantor and someone were moving a couch (not out hiking in the woods as I heard) and Rob kept whispering "Shia LaBeouf" creepily. The song came out of that. I like out Shia LaBeouf leaned into it as the only audience member.

[@jamisonfawkes8537]

how the hell has it been nine years since this iconic production was released honestly this lives in my head rent free