More YouTube

By Robby Wellington – Staff Writer

Last week, Bill Simmons wrote an excellent piece for Page 2, singing the praises of YouTube.com and linking to over 30 clips that belong in the Web site’s “imaginary Hall of Fame.” As a proud owner of a mindless desk job, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on e-mails containing forwarded jokes, articles and, of course, video clips. Without further adieu, here are some of my favorite YouTube clips that Simmons left off.

Sports Clips:

• Jim(Chris) Everett – The legendary clip of Jim Rome provoking Jim Everett by calling him Chris. People still debate as to whether or not this was staged.

• Greg Jones’ Hit – Jacksonville Jaguars running back Greg Jones lays out All-American Dexter Reid (now of the Indianapolis Colts). This is the best hit I’ve ever seen by a ballcarrier.

• The Greatest Game-Winner Ever – A full-court buzzer beater in a DIII game from a couple of years ago, amazing.

• This Full-Court Shot Wasn’t Quite as Close

• Eastern Motors Commercial – Can someone please tell me how such a provincial, low-budget commercial landed so much big-name talent?

• Vince Carter Gets Up – Vinsanity’s memorable dunk over a 7’2” French stiff (who was, not surprisingly, a first round pick by the Knicks in ’99).

• Brutal Referee Punch – This is pretty horrific.

Other Clips:

• Talent Show Dancer – This clip is a good five years old, but it never ceases to amaze me. Wait 50 or so seconds for the second dancer to come on.

• The Pickle Girl – The most recent internet sensation; Maury Povich is a sadist.

• Ali G interviews Becks and Posh – This is the funniest celebrity interview I’ll ever see. Is David Beckham braindead or just an incredibly good sport? Maybe a bit of both.

• Bruno Interviews Pastor – My favorite Bruno segment from the now defunct Ali G Show.

• Leprechaun in a Tree – Pretty much everyone has already seen this clip. If you haven’t yet, wow. Mobile, AL is awesome!

• Bubb Rubb – This is essentially a Leprechaun prequel.

Ridiculously Cheesy Music Videos:

• Londonbeat – I’ve Been Thinking About You – An absolutely classic video to match a classic song. Just amazing.

• Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove – The funkiest video I’ve ever seen.

• Trans X – Living On Video – This video may or may not be shot in the future.

Billy Ocean – I’m giving the legendary Billy Ocean credit for three very different yet all equally amazingly bad videos.

• Get Out of my Dreams (Get into my Car)

• Loverboy – I have no idea what about this song inspired a “Star Wars” themed video, but just sit back and enjoy.

• When the Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) – The tough in this video are comprised of Kathleen Turner, Danny Devito and Michael Douglas from the film “Romancing the Stone.” Their white tuxedos, dance moves and backup vocals give the song a big boost.