Wizbang Media: YouTube Stars Archives

Tay Zonday

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: August 7, 2007 · Comments (0)

This kid's gonna be a star. A star, I say! I think I like "Chocolate Rain" even better. ... [Full Story]

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Weng Weng Rap

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: May 31, 2007 · Comments (0)

Is this the same little guy from that breakdancing YouTube video that was so popular last year? I have no idea. But now I know what was missing from my life. It was Weng Weng, the Ass-Kicking Tattoo of Tao. ... [Full Story]

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The Montgomery Flea Market Collection

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: May 18, 2007 · Comments (1)

The Montgomery Flea Market became a viral phenomenon when this commercial was deemed one of the worst commercials ever, thanks in large part to the rap that accompanies the ad, featuring the line, "Montgomery Flea Market! It's just like a mini mall! Hey hey!." It spurred a whole bunch of... [Full Story]

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PhilTube

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: November 15, 2006 · Comments (0)

Does your office have one of these guys, too? ... [Full Story]

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Impossible is Nothing

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: October 16, 2006 · Comments (0)

Forbes.com has the story of freak-of-day Aleksey Vayner. Vayner, an aspiring investment banker, sent a video titled "Impossible is Nothing" along with an 11-page résumé and glamour shot to financial services powerhouse UBS. Within hours, scores of investment banks noticed his application, as bankers e-mailed the seven-minute video and turned... [Full Story]

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Let's Paint, Exercise, & Blend Drinks TV!

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: October 5, 2006 · Comments (0)

I can't wait for "Let's Sculpt, Jog, & Make Sushi TV." ... [Full Story]

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Cheer up.

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: October 3, 2006 · Comments (0)

Free hugs! ... [Full Story]

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YouTube: The Cliff's Notes

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: September 1, 2006 · Comments (0)

If you're just tuning in, here's a brief history of the freaks that YouTube has turned into stars. ... [Full Story]

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YouTube goes to Paris

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: August 28, 2006 · Comments (0)

Paris Hilton and videos. The continuation of the marriage of the two makes sense, I guess. Paris' new foray into G-rated video territory is already a success, with her YouTube channel already in the video site's top 10. Gee, thanks, Prison Break! SOURCE... [Full Story]

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1-2-3-4casts

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: August 28, 2006 · Comments (2)

I don't generally like little girls. This one? I love. She does the New York City weather forecast (er... 4cast) every day for this site. Here's one of her archived and YouTubed 4casts: ... [Full Story]

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Pachelbel’s Canon RAWKS

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: August 28, 2006 · Comments (0)

It's long a staple of weddings and 8th grade band concerts, but you've never heard Pachelbel’s Canon like this before. SOURCE... [Full Story]

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Dancing Across the Globe

Posted by Jen Oliver · Published: August 28, 2006 · Comments (1)

This is a long article, but here’s the gist: A man, Matt Harding, travels around the world. At each spot, he does a silly little dance, films the dance, and posts the video on his website (and on YouTube). The video gets more than 2 million plays. Stride Gum, a... [Full Story]

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