There are few things stranger to see than a baby enjoying to some heavy metal, but that combo has created a few trending hits this year (see: How to Calm a Baby) as well as in the past.
The video below -- which was featured on Trends Wednesday morning -- has picked up over 400,000 views and is one of our top Most Shared videos in the United States. Considering the fact that similar videos of little kids rocking out have drawn big audiences in the past, it's not surprising to see this one take off. Below we pulled together some of the all-time top trending videos of this very amusing phenomenon.
Warning: Some adult language.
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4 in the Afternoon: Whale Orchestra
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Whale Roll | Unfriend You | Manhattan Lap | Trololo Orchestra |
- One of our most-viewed videos today is this footage of a twirling whale at Dana Point, CA. It's a top rising search.
- Greyson Chance's new social media-inspired song/video is, naturally, spreading quickly on social media.
- Released by the Corporate Broadcasting Company, this video claims to show a driver circling Manhattan in 26 minutes late at night. As seen on Jalopnik.
- Those familiar with this YouTube meme might recognize the tune played here by the University of Amsterdam at Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. As seen on HuffPost.
On the Scene Footage from Athens
Dramatic footage from Athens, Greece this week as some demonstrators clashed with police outside the country's parliament while protesting austerity measures. More than 300 people were reportedly injured in the two days of protesting.
Below is a playlist of footage from amid the clashes this week. The first two videos have spread particularly quickly.
(Use the arrows to navigate between videos or watch them all here.)
UPDATED with numerous newly uncovered videos from the situation over the past few days.
Below is a playlist of footage from amid the clashes this week. The first two videos have spread particularly quickly.
(Use the arrows to navigate between videos or watch them all here.)
UPDATED with numerous newly uncovered videos from the situation over the past few days.
4 in the Morning: Chrome Herd
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Bieber Chrome | Clash in Cairo | Nancy Sheep Herding | Another Chance |
- Each of the last three Chrome spots drew millions of views and spread quickly via social media. This one has Justin Bieber.
- This dramatic video is said to depict a confrontation between police and demonstrators in Cairo Wednesday. More at Citizentube.
- The Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London released this video of Nancy, a Chihuahua with a skill set for sheep herding. As seen on Daily Wh.at.
- Chet Haze, son of Tom Hanks, releases a single/official video. As seen on Videogum.
Trending New Music Videos of the Week
We've been seeing lots of new and popular music videos hit YouTube already this week that are spreading quickly. We've collected four below that rapidly picked up lots of steam on social media and pop culture sites in the past two days:
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Summertime means lots of music, so have you spotted any others taking off this week? Drop them in the comments!
Related: June's Biggest New Videos
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| Coldplay: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall | Eminem: Space Bound |
| David Guetta: Where Them Girls At | 2NE1: I Am the Best (South Korea) |
Summertime means lots of music, so have you spotted any others taking off this week? Drop them in the comments!
Related: June's Biggest New Videos
4 in the Afternoon: Rolling Pumpkin Horse
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| War Horse | Pumpkin Smash | Rolling in the Deep | Slo-Mo Dial-Up |
- Steven Spielberg's latest is the trending movie trailer of the day. As seen on Deadline Hollywood.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan are friends now, hence this. As seen on BuzzFeed.
- Linkin Park's Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda are the latest to cover Adele's hit single. As seen on Billboard.
- The dark, ambient sounds of a dial-up modem slowed 700%. As seen on Reddit.
How the Non-Cat Cat Video Went Big
Believe it or not, the most viewed cat video of the past month on YouTube doesn't contain any actual cats.
"Debbie" posted the video June 3rd, since then it's consistently been among our Most Shared videos and entered the top 15 most-viewed of the month. It inspired numerous parodies, a number of which you can view here. You can see in the chart below that at its peak earlier in June, "eHarmony Video Bio" drew 2 million views in one day.
While you may have been initially unsure of how serious she's is, "Debbie" is actually a young woman named Cara Hartmann, who describes herself as an entertainer.
As we know, these types of videos have done well before. Chris Crocker's "Leave Britney Alone" has been seen close to 40 million times. Hartmann's video was first picked up by pop culture sites like The Daily Wh.at and Someecards on June 9 and quickly spread to broader sites on the 10th when it also became very popular on Facebook.
The video is still averaging close to 100,000 views per day.
"Debbie" posted the video June 3rd, since then it's consistently been among our Most Shared videos and entered the top 15 most-viewed of the month. It inspired numerous parodies, a number of which you can view here. You can see in the chart below that at its peak earlier in June, "eHarmony Video Bio" drew 2 million views in one day.
While you may have been initially unsure of how serious she's is, "Debbie" is actually a young woman named Cara Hartmann, who describes herself as an entertainer.
As we know, these types of videos have done well before. Chris Crocker's "Leave Britney Alone" has been seen close to 40 million times. Hartmann's video was first picked up by pop culture sites like The Daily Wh.at and Someecards on June 9 and quickly spread to broader sites on the 10th when it also became very popular on Facebook.
The video is still averaging close to 100,000 views per day.
4 in the Morning: Heavy Side
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Tear Gas in Athens | Obama Messi | Heavy Metal Baby |
- Removed.
- Tear gas reportedly being used in Athens Tuesday to manage protestors that were said to have turned violent. More video likely to come from the two-day strike.
- President Obama is drawing the attention of Barcelona soccer fans on Twitter after likening himself to star Lionel Messi.
- The second littlest heavy metal fan we've come across recently. As seen on VVVs. Warning: music contains adult language.
What Song Are You Listening To?
In May, a 24-year-old named Ty Cullen went out into the streets of New York approaching people with headphones and asking a simple question: What song are you listening to?
The video, which has been seen over 1 million times, ended up inspiring something of a global movement, and now, in the past month, we've had over 80 videos posted from around the world tagged or titled, "what song are you listening to." The locations vary from London to Denver to the Philippines. Below, we've collected 10 of the most popular examples:
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The video, which has been seen over 1 million times, ended up inspiring something of a global movement, and now, in the past month, we've had over 80 videos posted from around the world tagged or titled, "what song are you listening to." The locations vary from London to Denver to the Philippines. Below, we've collected 10 of the most popular examples:
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4 in the Afternoon: Legendary Pitch
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Acrobatic First Pitch | Brazil from My Eyes | Wheelchair Legend | Edible iPhone |
- A Cirque du Solei performer delivers an unexpected opening pitch at Monday's Padres-Royals game. As seen on Daily Wh.at.
- What it's like to be a tourist in Brazil if you are Jim Carrey. One of our Most Shared videos.
- This 2010 footage for a robbery foiled by a wheelchaired man has recently become very popular. As seen on Reddit.
- The iPhone 5 is here. And you can eat it. As seen on Mashable.
What They're Watching: Straw Dogs Official Trailer
This post was authored by Michelle Castillo as a part of a YouTube Trends series exploring the videos being watched this week by the team at What's Trending.
If you’re anything like me, you love getting a cheap thrill by watching scary movies and clips online. One of this week’s most popular viral videos, the trailer for the remake of Straw Dogs, is just that: a terrifying thriller that will make you never want to be home alone again. Well, at least in the south.
Here are some other clips that have rattled our bones in the past. Just because it’s not Halloween doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little fright.
This spoof trailer for Clown (supposedly by Eli Roth) was so successful at scaring people that it actually got Eli Roth’s attention. The Hostel director got in touch with the creators, and he will be co-financing their vision.
This isn’t as much terrifying as it is creepy and weird – and a brilliant bit of directing by Chris Cunningham.
Chat probably doesn’t want to go to Roswell, New Mexico for vacation.
Now this one won’t terrify you, but it will show you someone who gets the @#*$)(# scared out of them by someone blowing their nose.
If you’re anything like me, you love getting a cheap thrill by watching scary movies and clips online. One of this week’s most popular viral videos, the trailer for the remake of Straw Dogs, is just that: a terrifying thriller that will make you never want to be home alone again. Well, at least in the south.
Here are some other clips that have rattled our bones in the past. Just because it’s not Halloween doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little fright.
This spoof trailer for Clown (supposedly by Eli Roth) was so successful at scaring people that it actually got Eli Roth’s attention. The Hostel director got in touch with the creators, and he will be co-financing their vision.
This isn’t as much terrifying as it is creepy and weird – and a brilliant bit of directing by Chris Cunningham.
Chat probably doesn’t want to go to Roswell, New Mexico for vacation.
Now this one won’t terrify you, but it will show you someone who gets the @#*$)(# scared out of them by someone blowing their nose.
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4 in the Morning: Floating Space Race
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Carousel Horse Race | Space Bound | 29 Double Yolks | Floating Lanterns |
- The latest gag from the jokers at Improv Everywhere comes in the form of the "Bryant Park Stakes." As seen on HuffPost.
- This clip of supposed "UFOs over London" is one of the UK's most-viewed videos today. As seen on Tosh.0.
- A cake decorator discovers 29 double-yolk eggs in a batch of 30. As seen on Daily Wh.at.
- Enchanting footage of 8,000 lanterns floating over Poznan, Poland to celebrate the summer solstice or "Midsummer Night. As sen on Vulture.
Cover Trend: Last Friday Night
Katy Perry's short film/video for "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" hit the web June 12th and has drawn 34 million views to become the most-watched video of the past month. "Last Friday Night" is a top rising search, globally, on YouTube over the past 30 days, hitting its highest peak on the 15th.
As a result of the single's radio release and video's popularity, we're seeing a significant number of covers and parodies arriving quickly. Over the weekend, this parody version from YouTube performer Dave Days was one of our Most Shared videos:
Another unique take on the song comes from DSharp, whose violin remix has been receiving attention on pop culture sites this afternoon:
(Here's an older piano version.)
Most of the videos are straight covers and over 200 videos tagged as covers of the song have been posted in just the past seven days. We've pulled together a playlist of some of the most popular ones from June:
(Use the arrows to navigate between videos or watch them all here.)
As a result of the single's radio release and video's popularity, we're seeing a significant number of covers and parodies arriving quickly. Over the weekend, this parody version from YouTube performer Dave Days was one of our Most Shared videos:
Another unique take on the song comes from DSharp, whose violin remix has been receiving attention on pop culture sites this afternoon:
(Here's an older piano version.)
Most of the videos are straight covers and over 200 videos tagged as covers of the song have been posted in just the past seven days. We've pulled together a playlist of some of the most popular ones from June:
(Use the arrows to navigate between videos or watch them all here.)
4 in the Afternoon: BraveCarp
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Brave Trailer | Facebook Song | Hover Test | Carp Attack |
- Disney's Pixar released the official new trailer for next summer's animated film, Brave and it's spreading on Twitter quickly.
- One of the most popular videos in Australia over the weekend is this young singer's take on Facebook. (Warning: adult language)
- One of our Trending videos today is this footage from a NASA test of an "autonomous lander" hovering in mid-air.
- We've seen videos of Asian Carp leaping before, but none like this clip from last year that's is now drawing attention. As seen on VVVs.
Nearby Footage of the Las Conchas Fire
A wildfire flared up in Las Conchas, New Mexico Sunday, and we've been seeing video posted by residents in the area depicting the plumes of smoke coming from the blaze. The fire was less than one mile from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which focuses on nuclear science, and a voluntary evacuation has been ordered for the lab and area.
Below are a collection of videos from the past 24 hours taken from nearby locations (and even up above).
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Below are a collection of videos from the past 24 hours taken from nearby locations (and even up above).
(Use the arrows to navigate between videos or watch them all here.)
4 in the Morning: Surprise Brick Seagull
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Graduation Surprise | Mellow Brick Road | Seagull Camera Thief | Music by the Flood |
- A California Polytechnic State grad is surprised on stage by her brother who recently returned from Afghanistan. As seen on Daily Wh.at.
- Remix artist Pogo launched a contest to create the video for his sound collage from The Wizard of Oz. This was the winner. As seen on Laughing Squid.
- A man has his camera stolen by a seagull in Cannes, France. As seen on VVVs.
- See more videos from the weekend of the flooding in North Dakota at CitizenTube.
Latest Trending Videos: The Week of June 24
Motorcycles, gorillas, LEGOs, and steering wheels: here are 10 of this week's top trending videos from YouTube Trends:
(Use the arrows to navigate between videos or watch them all here.)
(Use the arrows to navigate between videos or watch them all here.)
4 in the Afternoon: Toy Bicycle World
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| PYT A Cappella | Bicycle Rush Hour | First World Problems Rap | Hang on Woody! |
- YouTube a cappella-ist Mike Tompkins' latest is a tribute to Michael Jackson that's on our Most Shared list.
- A 2010 video that just suddenly became very popular shows rush hour in Utrecht, Netherlands. As seen on Reddit.
- A list of terrible first world problems set to rap, courtesy of Zach aka funnyz. As seen on VVVs.
- Toy Story's Woody makes an appearance... in real life. As seen on Laughing Squid.
Celebs Make Videos for Onion Pulitzer Campaign
Some of our top Trending videos this week have come from an effort launched by the "Americans For Fairness in Awarding Journalism Prizes." You can see their PSA here, which explains the campaign against the Pulitzer Prize for its long time lock-out of The Onion from the recipients.
A host of celebrities from Mario Batali to Arianna Huffington have filmed short clips in support of The Onion and against the Pulitzer board. Below, we've collected 10 more popular videos from some surprising actors and other big names who've contributed to the cause so far:
A host of celebrities from Mario Batali to Arianna Huffington have filmed short clips in support of The Onion and against the Pulitzer board. Below, we've collected 10 more popular videos from some surprising actors and other big names who've contributed to the cause so far:
Top Searches After the NBA Draft
Among NBA fans, all eyes were on Newark, NJ last night where the league's 2011 draft took place, but, for many, they quickly shifted to YouTube where we saw a spike in search interest around some of the top prospects.
In the hours immediately following the draft, many of the late first-round selections for big city teams were among the top rising searches on YouTube as fans sought out highlight reels and interview clips:
Other players that were trending searches after the draft ended: Jimmy Butler (Chicago), Jordan Hamilton (Portland), Nikola Vucevic (Philadelphia), and Tristan Thompson (Cleveland), respectively.
In the hours immediately following the draft, many of the late first-round selections for big city teams were among the top rising searches on YouTube as fans sought out highlight reels and interview clips:
- Norris Cole - The Cleveland State guard was the top rising search on YouTube last evening after he was picked up via a series of swaps from the NBA Championship runners-up, the Miami Heat. You can see highlights from his 41-point game against Youngstown State here.
- Iman Shumpert - This Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket was drafted by the New York Knicks and was our #2 top rising search. Draft preview highlights.
- Jajuan Johnson - The Boston Celtics picked up this Purdue player who was our third top rising search. Draft preview.
- Nikola Mirotic - The newest Chicago Bull comes from Serbia. Rising Star video from Euroleague basketball.
- Marshon Brooks - The Providence guard is headed to New Jersey. You can see his draft workout here.
Other players that were trending searches after the draft ended: Jimmy Butler (Chicago), Jordan Hamilton (Portland), Nikola Vucevic (Philadelphia), and Tristan Thompson (Cleveland), respectively.
4 in the Morning: Kissing Kitty Clash
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Mini Warbler Returns | Kissing Couple | Kitty Rescue | Senegal Clashes |
- Everyone's favorite miniature "Glee" impersonator with his version of "Raise Your Glass." As seen on Vulture.
- Scott Jones and Alex Thomas are now famous for the photo of their kiss taken during the recent Vancouver riot. Here are the moments before the photo was snapped.
- The Redding fire department in California rescue a kitten from a chunk of 2 inch pipe. As seen on BuzzFeed.
- Violent clashes were captured on video Thursday of amid new protests in Dakar, Senegal.
Around the World: Moves, Smashes, and Twirls
We know what the U.S. is watching, but here are some of the Most Viewed and Most Shared videos right now in different countries around the world:
See more of what's popular in different locations nationally and around the world with our Trends Dashboard.
| FRANCE: ...A firefighter/Michael Jackson dance performance | CZECH REPUBLIC: Tornado spotted over the city of Pardubice |
| JAPAN: Porche severely rear-ends a Ferrari at Sepang in Malaysia | CANADA: New video from Quebec's Mitsou Gelinas |
See more of what's popular in different locations nationally and around the world with our Trends Dashboard.
4 in the Afternoon: Potter Prank
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Pottermore | Edge of Glory Fans | LEGO Car Prank | Vibrations. |
- Spreading on social media: Author J.K. Rowling reveals more about her mysterious/anticipated project "pottermore."
- Lady Gaga fans come together to create a tribute video that got the attention of the star herself.
- LEGOLAND California staffers prank their General Manager by swapping his car with a LEGO one. As seen on Videogum.
- One of our Trending Videos is this super-slow-motion video from Fluke Corporation that explores the concept of "vibrations."
Sonic the Hedgehog's 20th Anniversary
Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog turns twenty years old today, an occasion being celebrated by fans around the world:
A search for "sonic the hedgehog" will bring you over 400,000 videos on YouTube, which is no surprise as the character has inspired all sorts of creativity from fans for a long time. Below, we've collected a sample of 10 popular/interesting videos that express the variety of work Sonic's fans have posted and shared with each other on YouTube in recent years.
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A search for "sonic the hedgehog" will bring you over 400,000 videos on YouTube, which is no surprise as the character has inspired all sorts of creativity from fans for a long time. Below, we've collected a sample of 10 popular/interesting videos that express the variety of work Sonic's fans have posted and shared with each other on YouTube in recent years.
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4 in the Morning: Slo-mo Cops
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| Football Cops | Dog vs Girl Race | Building Curiosity | Slo-mo Tank |
- Directv delivers a new viral ad starring the Manning brothers. As seen on Deadspin.
- An amazing/confusing 9 seconds of a car race between two dogs and a girl. As seen on High Definite.
- Spreading on Twitter is this time-lapse of NASA staffers preparing the Mars Curiosity rover for transport. It's part of a series from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Cal-Tech.
- From Russia comes this video of a T-90 tank firing in slow motion. As seen on Devour.
'Tom Hanks Univision' Is This Afternoon's Top Rising Search
The top rising search on YouTube this afternoon is "tom hanks univision," a reference to the actor's amusing appearance Tuesday on the Univision program "Despierta America" where he was promoting his new movie Larry Crowne.
Univision has a number of segments posted from Hanks' appearance on the show including two sit-downs and a cooking segment. But the clip that seems to be drawing the most attention is the one of his very ridiculous assistance during the weather forecast:
Univision has a number of segments posted from Hanks' appearance on the show including two sit-downs and a cooking segment. But the clip that seems to be drawing the most attention is the one of his very ridiculous assistance during the weather forecast:
4 in the Afternoon: Go Bike Arrest
Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.
| I Wanna Go | Bike Ballet | Lohan House Arrest Ad | Cows Dance |
- Britney Spears' latest video hit the web early this morning and spread quickly on Twitter.
- After a crash, two motorcycles intertwine in unusual fashion. As seen on Daily Wh.at.
- Lindsay Lohan shoots a spot for Beezid.com while under house arrest. As seen on PopEater.
- One of today's Trending videos is this strange modern dance performance based on last year's most-watched short film on YouTube.
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