Fun to Watch: Most-Viewed Videos on YouTube

Nothing on TV? Don't Worry, There's Always YouTube

H.Rox
YouTube can be lots of fun to watch if you know which videos to click on. Here are ten that are among the most-viewed on the website. I say among, because this list does not include music videos or movies people uploaded to YouTube bit by bit, such as High School Musical.

Evolution of Dance. This is the most-viewed YouTube video of all time with more than 67 million hits, and it's easy to see why. Comedian Justin Laipply puts together a "Thriller" of a dance marathon in which he Walks Like An Egyptian, Twists, does the chicken dance, the worm, and much more. Hilarious!

Guitar You could call him a real-life guitar hero. He plays the Pachelbel Canon really quickly and has gotten quite a lot of attention on YouTube, with more than 33 million views.

Haha. This cute laughing baby video has been viewed about 30 million times, which is amazing, considering how many people upload videos of cute kids on YouTube. The baby's laugh is incredibly hearty - you have to laugh when you see it.

OK Go- Here It Goes Again In this music video, this band dances on treadmills, and you can't help but wonder how many times they got tossed during practice sessions. Unlike many music videos on YouTube, which people see on TV and upload, I included it because this video went the other way. The band apparently became famous because of YouTube. Their video has more than 26 million views.

Potter Puppet Pals in "The Mysterious Ticking Noise" I'm a big Harry Potter fan, so I was intrigued when I saw this video on YouTube's most-viewed list, with more than 26 million hits. I thought the video started slow, but there's a fun twist in the middle that makes it worth watching. The Puppet Pals have also done other episodes on YouTube.

Remember MeThis video blends photographs of U.S. troops, music, and quotes. It includes pictures of funerals, as well as troops on the job and happy homecomings. Apparently it has stirred up a lot of debate because the person who posted it on YouTube has disabled the comments section. It's gotten more than 21 million views.

Free Hugs Campaign. (music by Sick Puppies.net album out) Need a hug? This is a story about hugs, and how hard it is to get them in public. More than 21 million views on YouTube.

Battle at Kruger Lions and buffaloes, and crocodiles, oh my. Nature videos sometimes make me sad but this one isn't so bad. It has 20 million views on YouTube.

Soulja Boy Tellem - How to Crank That - INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO! In this video, they teach you how to do a dance. Lots of people must be trying it, with more than 20 million views on YouTube.

Ronaldinho: Touch of Gold A talented soccer player struts his stuff. You'll like this if you're into soccer, and 19 million people have clicked on it.

Published by H.Rox

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  • Cassandra Mae6/4/2008

    Thanks for this!!!!

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  • Kathera5/12/2008

    This is a great list! I'd seen the free hugs which I loved. And I saw the lion and buffalo which kept me on the edge of my seat, bu tI had never seen the treadmill dancing. That was awesome and definitely made reading this article worth it!

  • steveking4/29/2008

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  • Lori Piper12/16/2007

    thanks for this!!!!!!!!

  • Genie Walker12/16/2007

    Loved the history of dance, Remember me made me cry and the guitar player was excellent. Great article!

  • PHILLIP TOBIAS12/15/2007

    The history of dance is hilarious!

  • Momie Tullottes12/15/2007

    Great article! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to go see what these videos are all about. Since it's the instrumental version, I might just let my kids try that soulja boy one. :-)

  • Tony Vega12/14/2007

    H.R, I've not seen a review like this before-EXCELLENT job!

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