Must-see YouTube videos

YouTube.com, the video uploading/sharing Web site that has made millions of everyday people "superstars," has become quite popular among people around the world, as it gets millions of hits per day. Most would agree that they could spend hours surfing YouTube videos alone, and why not? YouTube is great for hours of mindless entertainment. So next time you're having a "YouTube viewing party" with your friends, be sure to check these out. Here are 10 well known, hilarious, sweet and just plain weird YouTube treasures. Enjoy!

Search: MTV cribs ECU style

Views: 10,843

Length: 4:15

Why Watch? Well the appeal here is obvious. A couple of ECU's very own got together to make their own version of the popular MTV show, "Cribs." They give the YouTube viewers a tour of their apartment-listing the main event as "the fridge." There is much to learn from these guys including the fact that "Bojangles invented the chicken" and they really like cheese. Not to mention their "sad day cake." This video is both hilarious and charming.

Search: Funny translation to seven languages

Views: 60,392

Length: 2:36

Why Watch? This clip has made its way around the Internet and features British comedian Catherine Tate as Helen Marsh. In the video, a businessman's translator doesn't show up and Helen Marsh offers to translate the meeting into seven different languages. She clearly isn't fluent in any of them … but her "interpretations" are very comical.

Search: 7-year-old takes car on joyride/Latarian Milton

Views: 141,335

Length: 1:42

Why Watch? Ohh Latarian Milton. It seems like this infamous 7-year-old has become a household name. It all started when he stole the keys to his grandmother's Dodge Durango and took it for a joyride with his friend that "smokes with cigarettes." He ended up running into parked cars and mailboxes before being caught. This video shows the news story and an enlightening interview with the 7-year-old himself. Unfortunately, Latarian makes news later on as well, so check out more if you're enchanted by this YouTube star.

Search: Pearl the landlord

Views: 755,320

Length: 2:22

This video stars Will Ferrell and his landlord, Pearl, a 2-year-old who demands the rent payment. She has many harsh words for Ferrell and threatens eviction and even screams, "I put you on the streets," in her livid toddler voice. Even after Ferrell's tears, she still demands her rent and then asks for alcohol. This is bizarre and amusing-and Pearl is terribly adorable.

Search: Christian the Lion reunion

Views: 958,816

Length: 2:28

Why Watch? O.K., so unlike many in the list, this one isn't funny, but it is so sweet it will bring tears to your eyes, or at least you will come close. In 1969, two guys saw a lion cub (Christian) for sale in a small cage and decided to adopt him. After a while, the lion was too large to keep and they had to release it into the wild. Later on, they searched for him but were told that Christian wouldn't remember them. They found him and you will have to watch the rest to see what happens. If you can't stand the Whitney Houston music, watch it on mute-or just watch the longer version.

Search: Soulja Boy dance ballet

Views: 1,704,820

Length: 0:41

Why Watch? The "Soulja boy dance" was a pop culture phenomenon, and even though the song wasn't extremely appropriate for children, it didn't stop these youngsters from learning the dance and showing it off. In this video, watch the kid on the right who gradually makes his way to the front. He knows this dance and confidently conveys that to everyone. Sadly, these kids are much more talented than many people I saw doing the dance in clubs, and the video will certainly make you laugh.

Search: Kick his ask

Views: 3,875,659

Length: 0:50

Why Watch? This 3-year-old is asked what she would do if monsters came to her house and she plainly replies, "I said, I'm gonna kick his ask." She continues on explaining to her mom why she would do that and the way she says it is very funny, and very cute. This video is short, but you will watch it repeatedly.

Search: Serious baby

Views: 17,115,554

Length: 0:56

Why Watch? "Serious baby" is in his high chair eating ice cream when his parents tell him to give the "evil look." The face he makes is absolutely hilarious and the fact that he is amused so much by himself is just as funny. This video is entertaining and cute.

Search: Chris Crocker leave Britney alone

Views: 24,005,452

Length: 2:12

Why Watch? This video isn't just exclusive to YouTube. I believe the first time I saw it was on "Entertainment Tonight" or some other celebrity gossip show. A young man, Chris Crocker, an adamant and slightly extreme Britney Spears fan has an announcement for the world in reference to his favorite pop singer. You can barely understand him through the sobs and screams. I wasn't sure what to do after watching this, but if all Britney fans are this extreme I think I'll obey his wishes and "leave Britney alone."

Search: Charlie bit my finger

Views: 77,381,018

Length: 0:56

Harry and Charlie are two brothers, a toddler and a baby that just so happened to make one of the funniest and most popular videos to date. All that really happens is baby Charlie laughing over biting his brother's finger and his brother complaining about it while continuing to stick his finger in his mouth. However, after watching it I'd be willing to bet you will scream "Charlie bit me! And that really hurt," over and over again.

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