3 Awesome Viral Internet Videos

Jillian McCoy
Viral internet videos are those videos that find their way into your email inbox, get posted on social networking sites and viewed among friends. Ever been at someone's house and see them tripping over themselves on the way to the computer? "Oh my God, you've gotta see this!" your friends proclaim, eager to share their latest funny find. These are just 3 of the many viral internet videos that have become my favorites in recent years.

Evolution of Dance - Watch free at YouTube

This may just be the king of viral internet videos, having earned 142 million views on YouTube in just about 4 years. Comedian Judson Laipply revisits several popular songs and dance moves of the last ~60 , including several we'd like to forget. Remember the Macarena, the Worm, or the "Night at the Roxbury" dance to Haddaway's "What is Love?"? One song and dance blends seamlessly into the next, offering 6 full minutes of funny remembrances. If you like this video, check out the sequel on the official website of the Evolution of Dance.

Golimar (Indian Thriller) - Watch free at YouTube

This viral internet video is just plain hilarious, which is exactly why I love it. Bollywood/Indian films have always fascinated me, since seemingly every single one features singing and dancing. I've never seen Donga, the original film that this little number was featured in, but I'd love to find it. This is a watered-down Indian spinoff of Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller", featuring many similar dance moves. I can't help but laugh every time I see this video. This is only one of many video copies of the song floating around - as of this writing, this specific version has garnered nearly a million views. This viral internet video, just like the one above, got so popular it spawned its own website - visible here. Enjoy!

Star Wars According to a 3-Year-Old - Watch free at YouTube

This video does exactly what the title suggests - shows a 3-year-old girl's commentary on the original Star Wars film. Having only seen the movie once, she's still able to recall characters and important plot elements vividly. This isn't so much of a funny viral internet video as the first 2 choices in this article, but it's still entertaining. This is one of the most popular YouTube videos starring children, having received over 14 million views to date. Watch out for Darth Vader, he'll getcha!

Published by Jillian McCoy

I'm a freelance writer and college student based in Philadelphia. Though I'll write just about anything as a "pen for hire," I specialize in short-form content written for the web. Some of my favorite subj...  View profile

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  • Stephanie M. Lucas5/5/2010

    Great picks! I LOVE The Evolution of Dance!

  • Jennie Lee Williams4/28/2010

    Ohhh that little girl is so cute! "Don't talk back to Darth Vader, or he'll get ya!"

  • Victoria Maylo4/28/2010

    Those are great I hope it is ok if I post a link to a new one I found. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFyPxAsnohg

  • L B Woodgate4/27/2010

    :-D

  • Ranee Wright4/27/2010

    Very funny viral videos!

  • Faye Fairley4/27/2010

    good article, Jillian

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