Palahniuk's Laughter

Infobox Single
Name = Palahniuk's Laughter


Artist = Fightstar
from Album = They Liked You Better When You Were Dead
Released = flagicon|United Kingdom January 2005
Format = Video Only
Recorded = 2004
Genre(s) = Alternative Metal
Post-hardcore
Length = 3:58
Writer = Charlie Simpson, Alex Westaway
Producer = Kate Keeton
Last single =
This single = "Palahniuk's Laughter"
(2005)
Next single = "Paint Your Target"
(2005)

"Palahniuk's Laughter" is the debut song from British rock quartet Fightstar, featuring on their debut album, "They Liked You Better When You Were Dead". It is the first song on the UK version of the CD. The songs title is a reference to author Chuck Palahniuk. The song was originally called 'Out Swimming In The Flood' but the title was changed out of respect after the Tsunami in Asia on 26 December 2004. A video was made for the song to promote the release of the album "They Liked You Better When You Were Dead" and received heavy rotation at the time on Kerrang TV. The video was directed by the band's bassist Dan Haigh.

Video

The video for "Palahniuk's Laughter" is the band playing in heavy rain in a post-apocalyptic future. Near the end of the video water rises from the ground before smashing back down. Then the band's instruments catch fire.