YouTube has recently released its pick of the choicest viral videos for 2011, based on views. But the most viewed aren’t necessarily always the best. Allow us to fill in the blanks with our proper list of 2011’s finest online celluloid.
Fenton/Benton
The runaway dog who just doesn’t give a damn about the consequences of his deer-chasing actions became an overnight sensation late this year. Because it is hilarious. If you don’t find this endlessly funny then you’re devoid of all known humour.
Rebecca Black
It was number one on YouTube’s list of top videos for 2011, so we thought we’d best stick it in the list. While the song that Miss Black sings will go down as one of the worst of all time, it’s simultaneously horrifically catchy. Remember: gotta have bowl, gotta have cereal.
Ultimate Dog Tease
Combine a mouthy dog looking genuinely stressed out with some class voice dubbing work and you’ve got this: a tormented, personified mutt with a hunger for meat.
Charlie Sheen Winning
Remember when Charlie Sheen became front page news for going through a prolonged, public breakdown? YouTube lesson one: telling the world that you’re a rock star from Mars is a sure-fire way to end up having your ramblings songified.
The Dark Knight Rises trailer
Ok so it’s not exactly your standard viral video, but it’s just been released in lovely HD so we thought we’d stick it in. Because it looks amazing. The scene with the football field will give you chills.
Wish I had a Portal Gun
Portal 2 was one of the biggest games of the year, and when something’s big it’s primed for a comedy rap song. CollegeHumor’s effort is brilliantly well done, catchy and funny. Enjoy.
Skittles boombox
Looking for something to make you smile uncontrollably? We don’t know what the scientific formula is for comedian Nathan Barnatt’s insanely cheerful video, but we’d like to bottle it.
Nyan Cat
Then there’s this. Of which you can watch 100 hours nonstop, should you so choose.
