Viral videos

GoPro video lauds Namibia as ‘beautifully powerful’ surfing paradise

Stuck in the office again today? Wishing you could be hitting the surf instead? Don’t worry, GoPro is ready to rub it in with…

UP reimagines Pravin Gordhan’s Budget Speech as an adorable LEGO movie

It’s not easy to make something like the formulaic Budget Speech (however important it is) interesting for the average consumer. Sorry Pravin Gordhan. Mention…

Hlomela Bucwa, SA’s youngest parliamentarian, remembers ‘lost generation’ in fiery speech

You might think South Africa’s Parliament is filled with seasoned individuals who have sat through many a State of the Nation Address and Budget…

This video of Cape Town’s dams shows just how bad the water crisis really is

Cape Town is running out of water, there’s no denying that fact. This week, the City of Cape Town announced that dam levels are…

Someone turned Donald Trump’s tweets into a beautiful emo song

From YouTube channel Super Deluxe comes your new favourite emo song for when you’re feeling that presidential teen angst. Picking up on the number of complaints…

Apple iTunes to debut James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke: The Series

Apple revealed last night that it has finally picked up Carpool Karaoke as a stand-alone series. The Late Late Show with James Corden‘s segment has garnered…

Watch John Wick’s dog kick major ass in ‘Dog Wick’ trailer

Okay, so John Wick is a pretty great flick about a man’s deep, unyielding love for his dog. But what about Daisy’s love for…

Reinventing the cardboard box: simplicity, innovation and a viral video

It’s one thing when a video goes viral for a few minutes of fame and then disappears into the ether of the Internet; it’s…

#XmasJammies breaking YouTube with the best Christmas card ever

In what could possibly be the best publicity stunt for an upcoming company ever conceived, the Holderness family has put together the best video…

Virgin’s catchy new in-flight safety video is the best thing since hobbits

Ever watched an instructional safety video on an aeroplane and not passed out from boredom? Us neither. Well, it seems the team at Virgin…

No woman, no drive: viral video pokes fun at Saudi attitudes on female drivers

What do you get when you combine Bob Marley with a topical social issue? The latest viral parody video to hit YouTube. In this…

Gorgeous companion film for Scarecrow game is viral sensation

What’s the best way to get people excited about ethically-sourced foods, free from the effects of mass production? One way is to get Jamie…

This is what you look like when you won’t get off your smartphone

If you own a smartphone, there’s a fairly good chance you’ve been guilty of allowing it to distract you from interacting with the people…

South African satire group takes on ‘hipsters and hashtags’ in latest video

Spend your days in a quirky corner cafe with your MacBook? Or perhaps wandering around in your checked shirt in between Instagramming your organic…

Viral alert: impala evades cheetahs, jumps into Toyota

Videos of wild animals doing extraordinary things around humans have a tendency to blow up online. Just look at how many views Battle at…

Dove Real Beauty Sketches video is most watched ad in online history

When Dove launched its Real Beauty Sketches advert in April, it became an instant internet sensation and is now the most watched advert in…

Can Psy repeat Gangnam Style’s viral success with Gentleman?

He’s back. Korean pop sensation Psy has released the follow-up to his viral mega-hit “Gangnam Style”. The song, called “Gentleman” features a number of…

The 16 most popular ‘Harlem Shake’ videos on YouTube

By now you’ve probably seen at least one video relating to the internet phenomenon that is the Harlem Shake. Even if you don’t know…

10 of our favourite viral videos of 2012

Hands up if you’re surprised that the Mayans were wrong; better yet, hands up if, like me, you took their prediction as an excuse…

Gangnam Style overtakes Bieber, is most watched video in YouTube history

It’s official. The viral phenomenon that is ‘Gangnam Style’ today overtook Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’ to become the most watched video in YouTube history. The…

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