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Videos
An old cartoon uncle teaches kidnapped children about ice cream in this dark and surreal animated sketch.
The 'modern-day parable' comes from the online comedy series Patchwork Travesty, which has just released a new episode.
It has been written, directed and animated by Victor Hampson and released via Oxar Productions.
Old cartoon uncle teaches kidnapped children about ice cream
From Patchwork Travesty
Katherine Ryan's daughter is absolutely brutal
From her First Born Daughter special
Trailer for series two of Rosie Jones's Out Of Order
Returning to Comedy Central next month
Scottish Christmas movie accents
From Queen of the New Year