The barometer of success for hitchhiking is not getting murdered, so consider Hoodie Allen a huge winner as he manages to survive several odd pick-ups and get the girl in the end.
Ballerinas get lassoed back to shore and business men get lost in a storm of papers as Airborne Toxic Event frontman Mikel Jolett sinks into the cold, cold sea. In a way the video is reminiscent of "Losing My Religion," both in terms of the vibe and in surreally hooking into the emotions of what should be an anthemic smash.
Music is a playground for Robert Delong, using everything from a joysticks to drum kits to synths and even a Wii Remote to create a sound bed that indeed makes people fucking dance.