Lady Gaga Cover By Greyson Chance, OK Go "This Too Shall Pass", and more on TWIYT #133

TL;DR

The countdown names Antoine Dodson and the Gregory Brothers’ “Bed Intruder Song” as its top YouTube video, followed by “Double Rainbow” and Merton’s Chatroulette performance. Other selections include Greyson Chance covering Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” OK Go’s “This Too Shall Pass,” Die Antwoord’s “Enter the Ninja,” and Jimmy McMillan’s debate appearance. Read on for the featured videos and why the hosts highlighted them.

Transcript

hello and welcome to part two of this year in youtube the show that's going to keep wrapping up 2010 clear through st patrick's day at this rate i'm lon harris and i'm andrea renee today we'll be counting down the top 10 youtube videos of the year for 2010 and filling in the number 10 spot is young grayson chance whose performance of lady gaga's pa... Read More

Key Insights

• 🖐️ YouTube played a significant role in launching the careers of young talents like Grayson Chance and Die Antwoord.
• 🙈 Viral videos have the power to catapult individuals into the national spotlight, as seen with Epic Beard Man and Jimmy McMillan.
• 👻 YouTube's platform allowed for creative music videos, such as OK Go's "This Too Shall Pass."
• 🫵 Memes and unexpected moments, like Trollo and the "Double Rainbow" video, can captivate and entertain viewers.

Questions & Answers

Q: Which video topped the TWIYT countdown?

The hosts place Antoine Dodson and the Gregory Brothers’ “Bed Intruder Song” at the top of the countdown. They describe it as an Auto-Tune song derived from a local newscast and say millions of Americans watched it on YouTube.

Q: How did Greyson Chance’s Lady Gaga cover become a viral hit?

Greyson Chance performed Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” and the hosts say the performance won him millions of fans worldwide. They also say Lady Gaga was impressed by his performance.

Q: Which OK Go video appeared in the countdown?

OK Go’s “This Too Shall Pass” appeared in the countdown. The hosts present it as another example of the band making effective use of YouTube.

Q: What was Epic Beard Man’s featured video about?

The clip shows Epic Beard Man, an older man, in a physical confrontation. The hosts describe him as being rapidly catapulted into the national spotlight and jokingly credit his fanny pack as an advantage.

Q: How did Die Antwoord appear in the countdown?

The South African band Die Antwoord was featured for its viral hit “Enter the Ninja.” The hosts say the song helped the band gain international attention through YouTube.

Q: Why was Jimmy McMillan featured?

Jimmy McMillan appeared for introducing the Rent Is Too Damn High Party during the New York gubernatorial debate. The excerpt centers on his declaration that children could not afford places to live and that the rent was too high.

Q: What did Merton do on Chatroulette?

Merton improvised songs for strangers on Chatroulette while wearing a hoodie. The hosts praise him as an improvisational genius and virtuoso musician who elevated the site to an art form.

Q: What happens in the “Double Rainbow” video?

The person filming reacts intensely and repeatedly asks what the double rainbow means. The hosts rank the clip just below the top selection and say the man who recorded it was on psychedelic mushrooms at the time.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Grayson Chance's performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" catapulted him to fame, impressing Gaga herself.

• Epic Beard Man showcases an old man beating people up, highlighting the advantage of a fanny pack in a street fight.

• OK Go's "This Too Shall Pass" music video showcases their creative use of YouTube.

• Die Antwoord's viral hit "Enter the Ninja" gains international recognition for the South African band.

• Jimmy McMillan's memorable "The Rent Is Too Damn High" speech at the New York gubernatorial debate.

• An obscure 70s TV broadcast from Soviet Russia, known as Trollo, becomes a popular meme.

• A South Park episode on ginger kids leads to a young man reacting strongly in defense of redheads.

• Merton's improvisational genius and musical talent on Chat Roulette captivates viewers.

• The intense and psychedelic "Double Rainbow" video gains significant attention.

• Antoine Dodson and the Gregory Brothers' auto-tune song about a home intruder becomes a massive hit.