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Numa numa guy? Keyboard cat? Antoine Dodson? How many of these faces do you recognize? Click through the slideshows to revisit old friends -- like Britney Spears' best friend -- and find new ones.![Here It Goes Again]()
The follow up to rock band OK Go's breakthrough song, "A Million Ways," "Here it Goes Again" is probably better known as the "treadmill song" -- thanks to its elaborate dance choreography staged on treadmills. The video would go on to be one of the most watched on YouTube, with over 53 million views and even won the group a Grammy. Watch it on YouTube![Numa Numa]()
Numa Numa Dance was first released on Newgrounds.com on December 6, 2004. In it, Gary Brolsma wore headphones and lipsynced to "Dragostea din tei" by the Moldovan band, O-Zone -- and spawned an Internet phenomenon with over 700 million views on YouTube. Watch it on YouTube![Leave Britney Alone]()
Britney Spears, the subject of a very public meltdown and much criticized comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2007, had one faithful supporter -- Chris Crocker. The gay blogger launched a tearful defense of the fallen pop star garnering over 4 million views in just two days. Watch it on YouTube![Don't Tase Me, Bro]()
On September 17, 2007 at a Constitution Day forum at the University of Florida featuring speaker Senator John Kerry, a camera recorded a crisis. Andrew Meyer, a 21-year-old fourth-year undergrad was forcibly removed while uttering the now famous words "Don't tase me, bro." The incident touched off a nationwide debate on tasers and safety. Watch it on YouTube![Diet Coke and Mentos]()
A beautiful rendition of the now classic "Diet Coke and Mentos" experiment. Reminder: don't try this one at home -- at least not in-doors. Watch it on YouTube![David After Dentist]()
A drugged up 7-year-old David DeVore is the unlikely star of one of YouTube's most popular videos in recent times. High from medications after oral surgery, David spouted such classic lines as, "Is this real life?" David's father, who filmed the video, decided to commit to the popularity full-time, turning the viral phenomenon into a six-figure business. Watch it on YouTube![Charlie Bit My Finger]()
Some of the most popular viral videos of all time are of the classic home video variety -- like this one. "Charlie Bit My Finger" features a giggling baby chewing on his crying brother's finger. That simple premise was all it needed for super stardom. Watch it on YouTube![Bed Intruder]()
Kevin Antoine Dodson catapulted to Internet stardom after an interview on local television prompted by a house intrusion and the attempted rape of his sister. After the clip went viral, Dodson's fame landed him a hit song that sold thousands of copies on iTunes and an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Watch it on YouTube![Star Wars Kid]()
"Star Wars Kid" is a warning of the perils of the Internet and potentially unwanted fame. The video involves a Canadian high school student wielding a golf ball retriever like a lightsaber. Recorded in the high school studio, the tape was left in a basement only to be found by a schoolmate who proceeded to post it on the web -- where it became a viral meme, of course. The resulting bullying the "Star Wars Kid" received prompted the family to file a lawsuit against the families of the four schoolmates involved. Watch it on YouTube![All Your Base Are Belong To Us]()
A poorly translated bit of dialogue from the opening to the video game Zero Wing became a popular meme at the beginning of the millennium, proving that anything can make a viral video.![Susan Boyle]()
Initially mocked for her age and plain appearance, Susan Boyle confounded expectations with her tremendous voice when she appeared on reality TV show Britain's Got Talent. Boyle brought the judges and the audience alike to their feet -- and tears. Buoyed by her overnight celebrity, Boyle would go on to release a record breaking, best-selling album. Watch it on YouTube![Rickrolled]()
It goes something like this: Someone sends you a link to something cool. Instead, you're sent to Rick Astley's 1987 video for "Never Gonna Give You Up." You've been "Rickrolled." The online prank first originated on online chat site 4Chan, and has since become an Internet staple. How popular it is? Check out this video of cute pandas to see for yourself![All Your Base Are Belong To Us]()
A poorly translated bit of dialogue from the opening to the video game Zero Wing became a popular meme at the beginning of the millennium, proving that anything can make a viral video.![Susan Boyle]()
Initially mocked for her age and plain appearance, Susan Boyle confounded expectations with her tremendous voice when she appeared on reality TV show Britain's Got Talent. Boyle brought the judges and the audience alike to their feet -- and tears. Buoyed by her overnight celebrity, Boyle would go on to release a record breaking, best-selling album. Watch it on YouTube![Rickrolled]()
It goes something like this: Someone sends you a link to something cool. Instead, you're sent to Rick Astley's 1987 video for "Never Gonna Give You Up." You've been "Rickrolled." The online prank first originated on online chat site 4Chan, and has since become an Internet staple. How popular it is? Check out this video of cute pandas to see for yourselfTop 15 Viral Videos of All Time
From crying babies to cats playing the keyboard, the world of online video is bizarre and irresistible. These stories of unlikely fame and overnight celebrity are our picks for the top 15 viral videos of all time.
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