Ah viral videos. How many hours have I wasted on you?
According to HubSpot
Americans spend an average of 3.5 hours per week watching viral videos.
In all of my viral video watching though, there have been a
few that have really stood out from the rest. Today I think I will share my top
5.
5: Charlie the
Unicorn:
Don’t act like you haven’t see it. And don’t like you didn’t
like it. Charlie was the first viral video that I ever watched on YouTube.
Although it was posted five years ago, I still go watch Charlie lose a kidney
on his trip to candy mountain every once and awhile and laugh.
Favorite quote: “Shun the non-believer. Shuuuu—n.”
4: Bed Intruder Song
with Antoine Dodson
I honestly have no idea how many times I watched this video
of a song created from a news report. Words cannot describe its genius.
Favorite quote: “So you can run and tell that, run and tell
that, run and tell that homeboy, home home homeboy.”
3: Kid President
I had to put an inspirational video in the post. And this is
by far the best inspirational video I have ever seen. Kid President thinks we
all need a pep talk. And I think he is right.
Favorite quote: “Not cool Robert Frost!”
2: OK Go: Here It
Goes Again
Such a cool video. I have this on my workout playlist just
so I can imagine everyone going crazy on the treadmills in the Field House at
Utah State.
The treadmill choreography is so original and unique. It was
destined to be a hit.
1: Lazy Sunday
Andy Samberg is hilarious. Stick him in an Saturday Night Live short rapping
about cupcakes and the Chroni(what!)cles of Narnia with Chris Parnell and a
viral video is born. And even better, they followed it up with Lazy Sunday 2.
Which is also crazy-hilarious.
Favorite quote:
Chris Parnell: Reach in my pocket, pull out some dough.
Andy Samberg: Girl actin’ like she never seen a ten befo’.
Chris Parnell: It’s all about the Hamiltons, baby!
Chris Parnell: Reach in my pocket, pull out some dough.
Andy Samberg: Girl actin’ like she never seen a ten befo’.
Chris Parnell: It’s all about the Hamiltons, baby!
So what makes a good viral video? According to InnovaTonic there
are 5 characteristics required for a viral video: humor, creativity,
simplicity, emotional and engaging. I can see a lot of these characteristics in
my top five favorite videos.
I like how you put your opinion first then added the sources after only to back up why you chose the videos you did.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of the Kid President video and I've never watched until now. I love it! I can see why it is a viral video! It has a great message, well made, cute kid, witty comments, and just so funny.
ReplyDeleteI also love the OK video. So creative!
I really liked your post, especially all your examples. I did something similar on mine and I think it really helps portray some good viral videos and what made them become viral. It's crazy to think how much time people waste watching viral videos, but at the same time I kind of feel like it's a pop culture thing that's important to be aware of, so maybe it's not a complete waste. :)
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