Merton freestyles with random strangers on Chat Roulette. He’s not Ben Folds although he’s obviously quite inspired by him (the “number 3″ bit sounds like Ben Fold’s now famous “rock this bitch” improvisations). Anyway, it’s funny and original.

UPDATE: Merton has reposted the video, with the description: “This is a new, edited version of the original Video #1. I had to make some changes in order for YouTube to be happy with it.” Apparently, he didn’t get approval to use the images of those he chatted with.

UPDATE AGAIN: Merton posted a second Chatroulette piano impro video.

One of those “so simple but you had to think of it” idea: BooneOakley.com is actually a YouTube video! With the navigation throughout the site using YouTube’s interactive buttons, to jump from one video to another. Plus, they obviously know how to convey their message, and they have a nice and dry sense of humor. Great job.