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The best Youtube videos of 2009

Posted Dec 17, 2009

The year's biggest hits on the Internet's top video channel are a strange affair - we were aware Youtube had a quirky appeal (that accepts about 20 hours of new video every minute) - but what we didn't know was how many people watched these internet hits.

The Youtube hit list released this week marks the first time that YouTube has ranked its most-watched videos in any year since its 2005 inception. Take a look at the top five videos the world clicked on this year.

Susan Boyle

YouTube's 2009 star was Susan Boyle, the Scottish spinster who mesmerized the world with a heartwarming rendition of "I Dreamed A Dream" on a British talent show in April. Boyle, now 48, ended up taking second place in that competition, (making friends with Demi Moore in the process) and attracting more than 120 million views worldwide.


David After Dentist

The second spot, with more than 37 million views, was "David After Dentist," which featured a 7-year-old boy recovering from dental work that left him feeling disoriented and wondering if he would ever feel normal again.


JK Wedding Entrance Dance

Third place went to "JK Wedding Entrance Dance," which captured an elaborate routine orchestrated by Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz before their July marriage. The video attracted more than 33 million views and showcasing YouTube's moneymaking potential after Sony claimed its rights to a Chris Brown song, "Forever," that provided the dance's soundtrack. The happy ending that is revenue sharing between Sony and Youtube - was a positive spinoff for the internet channel.


New Moon Movie Trailer

A movie trailer for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" attracted 31 million views, assisted of course by its popular co-stars, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Pattinson plays a vampire and Lautner takes a turn as a werewolf involved in a love triangle. Take a look at the stars arriving at the premiere here.


Evian Roller Babies

Evian water received an impressive 27 million views with three different versions of a video featuring nappy-wearing babies performing roller-skating stunts to a hip-hop beat. As you do...

Kerry Olsen

Source: Youtube and Associated Press.

 

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