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George Gendi is a mind controller. No no, stay with me here.

Try to watch the short animated film “Middle dog gets angry” without clapping at the end. Is it those big bulgy eyes? The simple, slyly expressive drawing style? The exuberant dance moves? The heart-warming finale?

Whatever the formula is, I was drawn in to this simple tale from the very beginning.  With minimalist visuals but plenty of timing and acting flair, George Gendi managed to tug at my heart strings, make me laugh out loud, raise my eyebrows in surprise, and clap delightfully. And that’s when I realized that the characters were watching me clap. I freaked out.

George Gendi, you are the Derren Brown of movement. The Paul McKenna of animation. The James Randi of dogs. Now go and update your blog, will you? I want more. MORE! MORE!!!

If, like me, you are an impressionable, pliable soul, you can see more samples of George Gendi’s work on Sherbet’s site. He has a youtube channel too. Who’s for forming a fan club?