It’s painfully funny to watch, but it embodies what often makes a video viral: Finding humor and/or entertainment at the sake of others.
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“Twouble with Twitters”
This animated video from Current TV takes on Twitter and pokes fun at the seemingly pointless nature of the popular social site.
“Where the Hell is Matt?”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #17 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #17 in Viral Video 100
The answer: Cheerfully dancing his way across the globe and documenting it on YouTube for everyone to see.
“Charlie the Unicorn”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #14 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #14 in Viral Video 100
Charlie the Unicorn proves that not all fairy tale creatures end up in tales with fairy tale endings.
“Rick Astley – ‘Never Gonne Give You Up'”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #4 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #4 in Viral Video 100
This video redefined “viral video” and gained cult status when it became a part of the popular Internet meme known as “Rickrolling.”
“Chocolate Rain”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #13 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #13 in Viral Video 100
YouTuber Tay Zonday surprised everyone and became a hit with his super-deep voice and oddly funny lyrics.
“Leave Britney Alone!”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #29 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #29 in Viral Video 100
Who would have guessed that a crossdressing Britney Spears fan could get 26 million views for his teary rant against Britney haters?
“Boom Goes the Dynamite”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #48 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #48 in Viral Video 100
This young man offers aspiring sportscasters a painfully funny lesson in how not to anchor a sports show.
“Evolution of Dance”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #8 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #8 in Viral Video 100
Judson Laipply made a name for himself with his six-minute video of dances that spans five decades of pop music.
“Leroy Jenkins”
By Web100 Staff
on August 18, 2009
in Viral Video 100 > All-Time Greats
Ranked #7 in Viral Video 100
Ranked #7 in Viral Video 100
It might be staged, it might be real, but one thing’s for sure: “World of Warcraft” has never been funnier.