Here are some video highlights of the YouTube gathering in New York City on July 7, 2007. It’s the #2 highest rated comedy of the day on YouTube, which is surprising. I thought it would only appeal to the folks obsessed with YouTube’s community.
I decided to go in costume for the beginning. SouthernTuber punked HappySlip in this clip.
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Wow, with that wig you looked just like HappySlip. Who was the dork with the glasses bothering you and wifeofnalts?
I was devestated not to meet you.
🙂
Michael Buckley
What the Buck
XOXO
PS- i really enjoy your blog
make more 777 videos.
As a card-carrying member of the Couture-Challenged Toothless Southerners Association, I’d like to thank you for bringing our plight to the attention of New Yorkers.
that wasn’t even sorta safe driving with kids in the car. But I was entertained.