The Top 10 Videos of 2007
The Most Discussed and Most Watched Viral Clips of the Year
The Top Ten Videos of 2007 include a compilation of the most discussed, most popular and most watched viral videos of the year.
With the advent of cell phone cameras and the ease of uploading video clips online, the popularity of viral videos are soaring. Viral videos are videos and clips that gain widespread popularity and are shared with others through email and on social networking and media sharing websites such as YouTube and Veoh. Many viral videos explode in popularity while others fade into oblivion.
Compiled from numerous Top 10 listings including YouTube, Gawker, Digg, AOL Video and more, the following Top 10 Viral Videos include most popular, most viewed and most discussed virals of the year.
The videos listed below, are available on YouTube. To locate specific video, type name of Video in search box.
10. "Otters Holding Hands"
This popular YouTube viral has over 9 million views at last count. This pair of otters from the Vancouver Aquarium obviously have no trouble with Public Displays of Affection and ham it up for the group of cooing onlookers. (Type in "Otters Holding Hands" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
9. "Thriller"
Philippine prisoners from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, show off their dancing skills in this thrilling dance video. Over 10 million YouTube views. (Type "Thriller" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
8. "Alanis Morissette My Humps"
Watch and listen as Alanis Morissette sings her surprising rendition of "My Humps". (Type in "Alanis Morissette My Humps" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
7. "Chocolate Rain" Original Song by Tay Zonday
Talented 25-year-old, Tay Zonday, sings his original song “Chocolate Rain”. This video from the man with a booming voice is also a talented songwriter and pianist, has been viewed over 13 million times. (Type in "Chocolate Rain Original Song by Tay Zonday" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
6. "Me Singing What Goes Around by Justin Timberlake"
The lovely and talented Esmee Denters sings Justin Timberlake’s hit “What Goes Around” and has a surprise ending. Watch for this budding star! (Type in "Me Singing What Goes Around by Justin Timberlake" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
5. "Chris Crocker Leave Britney Alone"
This popular video has been viewed more than 15 million times and helped secure a reality show for Chris Crocker. Warning-explicit language. (Type in "Chris Crocker Leave Britney Alone" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
4. "Paul Sings Nessun Dorma"
Paul Potts, a mobile phone salesman from South Wales, surprised everyone with his performance on the television show “Britain’s Got Talent” as Simon Cowell and the other judges, look on. Their smiles say it all. This video has been viewed almost 20 million times. (Type in "Paul Sings Nessun Dorma" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
3. "Battle at Kruger"
As with many nature films and videos, this wildlife video filmed on safari while in South Africa's Kruger National Park, is disturbing. All is not as it appears; stay tuned for a happy ending. (Type in "Battle at Kruger" in YouTube search box to easily locate video).
This 7-minute inspirational presentation was created by Darren Draper to inspire and motivate educators to use technology in teaching. The video includes the haunting tune, “Everyday”, written by classically trained Carly Comando. Requires QuickTime (free download). International versions also available.
1. Miss Teen USA 2007 South Carolina Answers a Question
In the question and answer portion of the Miss Teen USA pageant, Judge Aimee Teegarden asks Miss South Carolina, Lauren Caitlin Upton, a seemingly simple question. Host Mario Lopez looks on as Miss S.C. tries her best to answer the question. Such as. (Also available with subtitles).
The Top 10 Viral Videos of 2007 illicit puzzlement, laughter and thought-provoking entertainment for all who watch.
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Sources:
AOLVideoBlog, The Videologist, Best Viral Videos of 2007, Sara G, 2007
YouTube's Top 10 Videos of the Year, 2007
Time's Top 10 Viral Videos, Rebecca Keegan, 2007
Gawker's Our Favorite Ten Videos of 2007
