The video for "Main Offender" by The Hives has a black and white, cartoon-like style with many special effects. It begins with the band playing their instruments in newspaper-framed shots and then introduces each band member separately. Throughout the video, the lead singer is multiplied and the lyrics appear in animated text. The band also appears in picture frames. The video contrasts with The Hives' previous video by being effects-based rather than focusing on the band playing, and by telling a story in a timeline rather than just showing the band.