The Top 13 Videos of 2008

YouTube and other video-sharing sites are a regular part of our lives on the net. Every year brings out some new funny videos, cool new talents, interesting viral videos and tons of fun-clips-to-watch.

2008 was a very intense year in terms of internet marketing and videos. The US elections brought out a lot of interesting videos, and it seems the winner, Barack Obama, was also the one who knew how to put this medium to the best use.

In my list of the Top 13 Videos of 2008 you won't find any political videos. Only fun, funny and interesting videos.

#13
Pork and Beans

So many YouTube stars in one clip - even though the song ain't much to talk about, the concept is nice and was a huge success as a viral video. Among other highlights, you can spot the Dramatic Chipmunk, Chris Crocker, The Chocolate Rain kid, The Diet Coke and Mentos guys, The Evolution of Dance dude and more.



#12
Oktapodi

A sweet animated movie about the love of octopuses. Cute, funny and touching.




#11
"Star Wars" - an a Capella tribute to John Williams

A fairly recent YouTube success story - one geek, one a Capella band and a great idea.



#10
Gary Kasparov and the Flying Penis

Sure, it happens to all of us. One day, a flying penis attacks!



#9
Ninja cat

Cats are known for making hit videos on the net. This one is no different - nothing directed or created - just a cat and its owner. A bit creepy but very funny.



#8
Reporter Goes Ghetto

You can get the reporter out of the Ghetto, but you can't get the Ghetto out of the reporter.



#7
The Simpsons - Mapple Store

I am not a very big fan of the Simpsons in recent years, but this little piece of animated satire is very sharp, funny and hits the right points.



#6
I'm Fucking Matt Damon by Sarah Silverman

This clip was a huge hit at the beginning of 2008 - and rightfully so. It's hilarious, wicked and has Matt Damon in it.

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#5
Dramatic Lemur

Creepy as hell. The heir of the Dramatic Chipmunk, of course, although not as successful.



#4
Go Shorty

This clip just goes to show you don't need a complex production to make something cool, funny and viral.



#3
Pleo at Sea World 2008

This is one of the cutest, sweetest videos ever made. I don't think the maker intended it to become so wonderfully adorable, but when you combine dolphins, curiosity and a cool dino-robot - you get a great clip.



#1 - We have a tie!!!

The clips who share the #1 Spot:

The Website Is Down: Sales Guy vs. Web Dude

Man, oh man. I couldn't decide which is better, so I put 2 very different clips in the first place. The first one, The Website Is Down, is a great, hilarious, geeky creation. It's a very sarcastic but realistic look at the life of a tech-support person, and it hits some very sharp points. Well done!



Christian the Lion

Even if you are a cynical, cold-hearted bastard, you can't avoid being moved by this clip about two men, a lion and true friendship and love between man and nature. This clip has so many versions, edits and mixes, it's hard to tell where it all started, but it is certainly hugely popular, moving, sweet and involves a cat. A BIG cat. And that's really all you need to become the top clip of 2008.

Top 10 Cool and Funny Animal Videos

Animals are the stars of the internet. They are everywhere, especially in clips. Although cats dominate the plethora of animal videos from around the world, there is plenty of room for other critters to show their worth.

Some of them are funny, others interesting, but mostly they are simply incredible. And now, without further ado, here are the Top 10 Cool and Funny Animal Videos from around the net:

#10
Knut the Polar Bear
Yes, OK, it's just because he's so cute. But, damn, he IS so CUTE! Knut the Polar bear also has an interesting story behind the clips, which adds to the coolness. Did I mention he was cute?!

#9
The Liger
It's half a lion, half a tiger, weighs 900 pounds and amazing to watch. The Liger.




#8
The Ninja Cat
A relatively new clip to the YouTube scene, this ninja cat has stirred a lot of interest - and got quite a few views, and mostly - a lot of laughs.




#7
Chicken Police
OK, OK, that's enough out of you. Break it up now. BREAK IT UP I SAID!!!




#6
Battler At Kruger
What haven't been said about this amazing capture of nature's drama? One of the most viewed and rare clips on the net. Very much worth eight and a half minutes of your time.




#5
Pleo at Seaworld
This is a cute little video that starts up as nothing much. Skip to 1:46 to catch the real fun - the dolphins see Pleo for the first time and sweetness ensues.




#4
Einstein the Parrot
We know that African Gray Parrots are smart. But just how smart are they? Watch this clip and find out for yourself.




#3
Christian the Lion
I actually had a hard time picking just one of the myriad of versions and edits of Christian the Lion. It matters not. The story is amazing, and if you don't get just a wee-bit emotional when you see this clip, you probably don't have a heart.




#2
The Indonesian Mimic Octopus
As an avid scuba diver and Octopus lover, I had my breath taken away by this clip, who was presented to me by Amir Gur - a great friend and a fellow sea lover.




#1
Spiders on Drugs
What happens when you introduce spider to psychoactive drugs? Hilarious.

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The all-time best kitten video online!!!

Spike the Kitten
Because he's cute, he's funny, he's a fireball and he's all mine.





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Spore Penis Creatures and Monsters

Spore is an eagerly awaited computer game, which is generating a lot of interest around the web. While we wait for the real deal, the developers released all kinds of previews and demos, in which the players can start creating creatures.

Which, of course, makes for a lot of genitalia-related creatures. In other words - boys will be boys, and YouYube is full of stupid clips of creatures with a huge penis, and even creatures that are in the form of a penis. Here are some hilarious examples:

The Dancing Spore Penis

The Spore Penis Monster








Spore Penis Goblin








Spore Penis Creature







The Jumping Spore Penis Creature








Somehow related, and funny as hell, although it's rather old now - check out Robin Williams playing Spore. The funnies man on earth.








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Top 5 Cats and Kittens Clips

Post a clip that contains a cute cat or kitten on YouTube, and you are guaranteed to be at least a minor hit. It's no secret that cats and kittens clips are a success in video site. Cat-related content is usually very popular on the net. The success of LOLcats speaks for itself - although it's not all about cats in LOLcats.

I love cats and kittens clips myself, and I see many of them every day. Most of them are cute and sweet, but over the years - a few really stood out. I picked what I consider the Top 5 Cats and Kittens Clips:

#5

Silly Kittens: Anyone who ever had cats in the house, must have experienced this annoying and funny incident. I find it hilarious, even after quite a few views.

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#4

Talkin Cats - The Translation: The original clip, which was a hit on YouTube, featured two cats "talking" to each other via meows and purrs. This one is much better, in my opinion, and also a hell of a lot funnier.



Watch this cat clip on YouTube


#3

Cat Bloopers: Oldie but goldie. One of the funniest cat clips around - originated at some TV show, somewhere in the 90s.



Watch this cat clip on YouTube

#2

Sparta - The Mean Kitty Song: Cute guy, cute cat, cute song - who needs more?



Watch this cat clip on YouTube


#1

Simon's "Wake Up" Cat: This animated clip features no real cat, but cat owners swear that thier pets act EXACTLY like this black-and-white-2D-cat right here. My top pick - Simon's Cat.



Watch this cat clip on YouTube


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