4 in the Afternoon: JetFrisbee

November 29, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Speed Boat Frisbee Catch Jetman with Jets Brush with Death Don't Say Gay
  1. Frisbee master Brodie Smith tells a boat to go long. As seen on CBS News.
  2. Yves "Jetman" Rossy flies with two jets above the Swiss Alps. As seen on Devour.
  3. A unique short film on our Most Viewed list from Corridor Digital.
  4. This 8th Grader's funny PSA was posted last year, but is just finding a new audience. As seen on HuffPost.

4 in the Morning: Liberty Photo

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Take a Photo Liberty Walk Bicycle Animations Magic Pizza Reheat
  1. A hidden camera social experiment. Among our Most Shared videos.
  2. Turning some heads, Miley Cyrus released a remix in support of the Occupy protests over the holiday. As seen on Rolling Stone.
  3. A unique animation study that plays out in the spokes of a bicycle wheel. As seen on HuffPost.
  4. This simple method for reheating leftover pizza is a small hit. As seen on Reddit.

4 in the Afternoon: Last Amazed 9

November 28, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Dance For You Last Dictator Standing 9-9-9 the Movie Amazed Cat
  1. Beyoncé's new video is quickly rising the Most-Viewed chart.
  2. Nando's South Africa has a controversial new ad. As seen on Meme Machine.
  3. Herman Caine's new animated ad is getting some political buzz. As seen on HuffPost.
  4. From Ukraine comes this video of a cat riding in the car for the first time. As seen on BuzzFeed.

4 in the Morning: Paper Time

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
It's time. Old-Timer Football Stars Fight Open a Bottle with Paper Miley Cyrus Birthday Cake
  1. This emotional activism/non-profit video from Australia is one of the weekend's most-viewed videos.
  2. A fight breaks out at CFL luncheon between former players Angelo Mosca, 74, and Joe Kapp, 73, following a highlight of a controversial tackle.
  3. Woody of WoodysGamertag provides this most-shared household tip.
  4. A lot of conversation around the star's comments in this video, which was posted by The Daily. As seen on E!

4 in the Afternoon: Gorilla Grandma

November 23, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Internet Love Story Address is Approximate Grandma Tries Pop Rocks Going Gorillas
  1. Joined by friends, YouTube stars Charles & Alli Trippy get married in this Most Shared video.
  2. Google Street View combines with stop-motion in this short film.
  3. Title says it all on this now popular 2009 video. As seen on Reddit.
  4. Popular clip from Australian comedy pranksters Hamish and Andy.

4 in the Afternoon: MotorMario

November 22, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Guys Scream for Bieber Motorcycle All We Ever Wanted Was Everything Real Life Mario Karts
  1. The most shared video of the day, a Macy's Black Friday spot, features -- surprise, surprise -- Justin Bieber.
  2. The latest from Old Spice. As seen on High Definite.
  3. Animated take on MGMT's single by director Ned Wenlock. As seen on Devour.
  4. From the LA Auto Show 2011. As seen on BuzzFeed.

4 in the Morning: Flour Physics

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Flour House Slingshot Physics Baruch Students and Police FEN-TON
  1. With just a little lack of supervision, two children make the biggest mess you could possibly make with a bag of flour in this Most Shared video.
  2. Destin of Smarter Every Day travels to Germany to create this video with YouTube's slingshot master. As seen on Devour.
  3. The scene at New York City's Baruch College where protesting students clashed with police officers Monday.
  4. Labrador chasing red deer in Richmond park, London, much to the frustration of his owner. As seen on Daily Wh.at.

4 in the Afternoon: Rollin Alpine

November 21, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Rolling in the Deep Family Cover Black Friday Commercial Blind Kitten's First Toys Alpine Coaster
  1. The Vazquez siblings' take on Adele's hit single is the biggest thing on YouTube in Mexico right now.
  2. Kohl's Black Friday spot, which features a certain well-known YouTube tune, is one of our top trending videos.
  3. Adorable video of a blind kitten named Oskar playing with his first toys. As seen on Reddit.
  4. A terrifying, single-pipe alpine coaster in Mieders, Austria. As seen on The Feed.

4 in the Morning: Sideline Have It

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Ella's Gotta Have It Students Pepper Sprayed Sideline Scream Egypt Riot Police
  1. From the post title on Reddit: "Wanted my brother to film my newborn with his DSLR camera, just for a simple home video. He made this instead..."
  2. This footage from UC Davis was one of the weekend's most-shared and most-viewed videos. More info here. The other angle.
  3. Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy's daughter and her foul-shooter-rattling scream are one of the weekend's top trending videos. As seen on CBS Sports.
  4. Footage from Cairo this weekend where protesters clashed with riot police forces.

4 in the Afternoon: Robot Chef

November 18, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Drift Dubstep Robot Dance Cast Iron Cook Daughter Chose Dark Side
  1. Motorcyclist Jorian Ponomareff shows his skills in this clip that's very popular internationally.
  2. Impressive dancing from Denmark. As seen on Geekosystem.
  3. Jason Schwartzman hosts Super Chef on Sesame Street. As seen on Daily Wh.at.
  4. One little girl has one very evil little laugh. As seen on Videosift.

4 in the Afternoon: Brave Down

November 16, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Sunday Morning Coming Down Brave The Raid on Zuccotti Car Show Accident
  1. Jesse Morris, San Francisco's Punk Rock Johnny Cash, passed away Sunday and this performance is now being shared.
  2. The first full trailer for Pixar's latest is a top rising search.
  3. Filmmaker Casey Neistat brings together a collection of footage from NYC's home of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement on November 15th as it was raided and reopened.
  4. Bad breaks at a car show lead to an awkward moment on state. As seen on Jalopnik.

4 in the Afternoon: Marcel the App

November 14, 2011

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Two Bert and Ernie GPS RoboKopter 6th Grade App Developer
  1. The original Marcel the Shell with Shoes On -- starring Jenny Slate -- was posted last year and drew 12 million views. Here's the sequel, which is already a rising search.
  2. The famous Sesame Street duo "record" GPS voiceover for TomTom. As seen on Videogum.
  3. Trending video from Poland showing a remote-controlled copter view of protests and riots in Warsaw.
  4. TED Talk from 6th grader Thomas Suarez who develops iPhone apps. As seen on Bits.

4 in the Afternoon: Hunger Pony

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
Hunger Games Speed Demon My Little Pony Graduation Speech West Side Flash Mob
  1. The hotly anticipated new trailer is spreading and has become a top rising search.
  2. Experience 462 mph by way of a Replay XD1080. As seen on Devour.
  3. A California high school student delivers the most unconventional address of the year. As seen on Daily Wh.at.
  4. The West Side Story 50th Anniversary tribute from DanceOn is on our Most Shared list.
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