Favorite Web Videos 2K9

2008 was a great year for online videos, but 2009 was somehow even better. Below, the evidence. [Note: I originally saw most of these videos on Videogum, which continues to be one of the best sites on the internet.]



From the tiny pumpkin mask, to the black unitard, to the Ghostbusters theme, to the moves, this is perfectly executed in every way.



The emotion with which George Brett sings "Just a great fuckin' meal" is what had me crying laughing, but then there's this whole odyssey that the video takes you on afterward. This is not your typical Auto-Tune joke.



Somehow this video is simultaneously hilarious and EPIC. At the end, as we see this determined little pug return home after a long, beautiful day of sight-seeing and stroller-pushing, there is the sense that we really have gone on a journey. An absolutely ridiculous journey.



Inspired and very well edited.



Dance like everybody's watching but you don't give a crap because you just like to dance.



A local commercial homage, this video somehow avoids being mocking or snarky or racist. It's just funny. Still love that little tune.



The absurdity of this video has many layers to it. But the sentiment is simple: "Heck yeah!"



Why even bother including JK Wedding Dance? Everybody has seen it. It's totally over.

But, watch it again. Before the millions of views, and the Office spoof, and the Today Show appearance, and all the rest, this was just a small gathering of family and friends, celebrating love and having a great goddamn time. The genuine joy of it all is preserved intact. So, though it is a cheesy and maybe even boring choice, this is my favorite video of the year.