I sincerely wish that LA-based rock band Random Ninjas had been around when I was a ten-year-old throwing tantrums about having to write “Thank You” cards after Christmas. They could have taught me a thing or two about what it means to be appreciative, and how to have a lot of fun while doing it. The lively bunch have lately been posting a series of sweet “Thank You” videos for their backers, in which they express their gratitude through dance parties, silly songs, and … is that a plastic grenade launcher?! I think it is.

So, I guess what I’m ultimately trying to say is: thanks guys. Thanks for showing me how it’s done right. My Mom thanks you, too. Check out their ongoing project here, or be like me and watch the video, over and over again while you work.