Give "Dog Problems" a hand

The Format have a habit of making me love them more than I had the day before. Most recently, this happened with their video for the title track of their newest album, "Dog Problems." The song is deceivingly upbeat for a caustic indictment of singer Nate Ruess's ex-girlfriend (titled for the notion that getting a dog might solve their relationship issues). The bridge, however, features plaintive strings and keys to evoke the sadness of love lost.

The video stars a hand (presumably Ruess's; it's wearing a tiny version of his signature hat) acting out the lyrics literally, similar to how the singer performs on stage. It has all the normal video conventions -- walking dejectedly through the city, for example -- just with a small five-fingered protagonist. My favorite things about the video:

• Sesame Street-esque wall and spelling
• A chorus of hands shouting and dancing
• Harmony against a black background, "Bohemian Rhapsody"-style

I wonder if he got a manicure for this.