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

TL;DR

A countdown of the top 10 YouTube videos of 2010, featuring viral hits, folk heroes, and unexpected moments.

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.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What was the most viewed YouTube video of 2010?

The most viewed YouTube video of 2010 was "Bed Intruder Song" by Antoine Dodson and the Gregory Brothers.

Q: How did Grayson Chance gain fame on YouTube?

Grayson Chance gained fame on YouTube through his performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," which impressed Gaga herself and won him millions of worldwide fans.

Q: What unique talent did Merton showcase on Chat Roulette?

Merton showcased his improvisational genius and musical talent on Chat Roulette, captivating viewers with his unique performances.

Q: What caused the intense reaction in the "Double Rainbow" video?

The intense reaction in the "Double Rainbow" video was caused by the person who shot the video being 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.