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Video of Reporter Injured While Covering Manhole Power Problems in New Jersey

ByNalts

Check out the footage of a reporter getting injured while covering a power problems in New Jersey, and exploding man holes. The surly YouTubers didn’t think it was as funny as me. I laughed out-loud. But then… I need a stupid pill.

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Politics and Viral: McCain and Obama Music Video Parodies

ByNalts

This is the year where viral video will, no doubt, shape the election. And while this blog cannot possibly keep up on the political satire that’s overtaking YouTube, this one felt worth a mention. Barack Obama’s speech inspired this music video featuring Black Eyed Peas. It’s called “Yes We Can.” That spawned Election08 (comedians in…

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The 10 Immutable Laws of Viral Video

ByNalts

So my joking reference to the “second law of viral videos” at the close of this “YouTube Viral Video Broker” clip resulted in this question from Joe Chapuis: What’s the first law of viral videos? Fair question. I hadn’t really considered the rules yet… I was spoofing someone that would have the arrogance to cite…

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Comparing and Rating Video Search Engines

ByNalts

While Google/YouTube may change the dynamic of video search, it’s still hopelessly frustrating to find a video online. Wall Street Journal writer Jessica Vascellaro wrote a nice article on video search today. I liked it not just because it was the first time I’ve been mentioned in the Wall Street Journal. The article shows that companies have made significant efforts…

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Great Trivia on American Presidents

ByNalts

A classic video from ZackScott that gives us information about the American Presidents that you wouldn’t have learned in history class. Zack is one of my favorite online comedians. Watch for the subtle gestures and timing between facts. Is this hysterical, or is it just the Haldol in my meds? I need to stop buying from Nigerian pharmacies.