And Now, for Something Completely Different: Animated Octopuses - Octopods - Octopi - More Than One Animated Octopus

"Octopus Dance"

adnamameww, YouTube (May 16, 2007)
video, 0:46

"My final project for my electronic imaging 4 class, as well as my first 3D animation."

It's not likely to win an Emmy or an Oscar - but it's a fun way to spend 46 seconds.

"Awesome Octopus Animation"

TheBestVideos2227, YouTube (September 29, 2008)
video, 2:26

"that is some talent... after the video please visit http://www.tylergram.com to send real mail to loved ones and friends Thanks!"

I know: With the word "awesome" in the title, I was prepared to see something that was anything-but.

But, as #1 daughter said, "that is seriously cool!" There's pretty high-quality 3D animation here, a well-paced story - and fairly decent character development, considering the tight time constraints.