YouTube is a haven for people who love entertainment. It is a place rich in all kind of videos: hilarious, educational, thought-provoking. You name it, YouTube has it.
Since anyone knowledgeable with videos can upload anything he wants, YouTube has somewhat become contaminated by junk videos that present no meaning at all. Worse, some people abuse the system by writing offensive comments that can be considered as trash and immature.
However, if you are a person who exercise good judgement, you will know when to avoid those and how to find valuable videos that are worth remembering. I applaud video creators, who post insightful clips. They truly understand that a thing of beauty is meant for sharing.
Below you will find videos which I personally like as they inspire me and make me reflect on life.
You probably had seen some (if not all), but it never hurts watching them again. To go directly to the YouTube page of the videos where you can also read viewers comments, click on the title. Otherwise, simply click on the Play button of each video below to start watching:
1. Young Tiger Woods Wins British Open (1 min)
This spliced video, which features a young Tiger Woods winning the British Open, is one of my favorite Nike Commercials. It makes me smile for two reasons, 1.) Seeing Tiger Woods as a young kid playing golf is amazing in itself. 2.) His relationship with his parents is masterfully captured in this concise clip. My full interpretation can be read in this post.
2. Dancing Prisoners (4 min 25 sec)
Fellow Filipino Byron Garcia probably didn’t see his idea becoming a huge hit all over the world when he published the video of the prisoners dancing “Thriller” (popularized by Michael Jackson). It was inspiring and amusing at the same time, and seeing the inmates dance like they have a mission is a sight to behold.
The video has been viewed approximately 11 million times, and has caught the attention of bigtime and international press. As a result, the inmates dedicated a dance to the whole world and CNN featured them on its website with their heart-warming stories of rehabilitation. I hope every prison in the world does something productive instead of letting the inmates hurt each other.
3. Everyday (5 min 45 sec)
The world is spinning slowly everyday, and people from all walks of life have their own business to mind. In the midst is one man - Noah Kalina – who took pictures of himself everyday, for 6 years, and created a video out of them. The result was awesome. It started with the word “Everyday”, and then one by one, his compiled daily pictures which were taken in various places, flashed in quick sequence. It ended with a phrase “A work in progress.” Which, in my opinion, is open for interpretation.
4. My Name Is Lisa (6 min 26 sec)
This short film came out just a couple of months ago and immediately gained recognition because of its truthful message addressing an “unwanted condition”. Already viewed more than a million times, it won 3rd place in YouTube Project: Direct voted by the viewers. I don’t intend to spoil this clip, but here’s a short scene near the end to give you a hint of what the film is all about: An old lady suspiciously asked a young girl: “Who are you? What’s your name?” Confused, the 13-year old girl answered in a soft manner: “My name is Lisa…” Great script, great acting, excellent message.
5. The Shot (30 sec)
A regular guy had a dream of making it to a professional basketball league and making a game-winning shot when he was young. It didn’t happen. However, he has a competitive drive to win and dreams of playing in an organized game. He continues to love basketball. So he continually practiced hard, working on his shooting in the community gym with his friends.
That regular guy is me. And when my awaited day arrived, I finally hit a winning shot for the first time in my life. Somehow, my dream came true. (Additional information in this post.)
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I know some of these clips might not mean anything to you. Some of you probably have your own selections, and that is perfectly acknowledged, because I also understand that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
So allow me to take this chance to say that I am truly thankful for the video creators who shared their masterpieces with public viewers. Their geniuses make it worth the stay in YouTube.
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Great videos. And I agree. YouTube is being infested by crap, but it’s good that there is still some stuff worth watching.
Thanks for stopping by Leon! I’m glad you liked the videos.
Awesome shot!!! Love the videos.
Good to see you here, Steve! Thanks for stopping by!
Yep I’m with you on youtube being over run by crappy video’s. There seems to be more and more dupes show up as well. Almost any search term in youtube will result in you getting the same video at least 3 time on the first page.
Wow those are great. I watched the prison dance one a couple times in a row!
I love YouTube for the music videos which I wouldn’t normally be able to find either in the shops or on TV. Also I was at a gig the other week and within a couple of days people had posted some video clips which was great to watch.
Tiger was the man even back then, but that is one of my favorites as well. actually this years US open commercial with his dad is very good too
Good selection of vids! The My Name is Lisa is a heavy one, I hadn’t seen it yet!
oh really nice videos, i really enjoyed watching them thanks a lot.
There was a time you could receive decent traffic from YouTube but those days are over. I’m always torn because my first priority is to make money but it does suck when something cool like YouTube is spammed…
Great set of videos. You are right they all make you stop and ponder. YouTube has become one of the best tools for people to communicate issues both big and small. in some ways YouTube has revolutionized the Internet. Being able to see what someone is talking about in video format is worth a million words.
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thanks for the videos
Is that the real Tiger Woods? It looks like him. Did they just use some old video and splice in with recent footage? Anyway a clever trick don’t you think?
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.
Greate videos collection
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This is a great list of videos…excellent!!!
thanks for the videos
I like the short film about - Alzheimers-? I am assuming, it was very good!
I think its turned into a playground of boredom.
Thank you for your collection.I like the “Dancing Prisoners”. which country are they in ? It should be china!! They should be invited to Olympics opening ceremony
Love the video’s man thanks
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Great Videos! anyone seen the new one of the little blonde girl from gossip girl running from the paparazzi?!? Not sure if it’s real or not but it is funny.
Hi Saedel, once again nice post - really good videos! Would love it if you could start posting on this blog again - its great!
Wow, these are amazing videos, thanks for sharing! I loved the thriller one, I hadn’t seen that before!
A great video. I love each of them.
Nice vids that make you reflect. I like the one with the 6 years of photos. He doesn’t really change but you can tell from his hair.
Excellent movies mate !
Great Videos, Tiger is nearly asgood as me lol…
You made some good points here. I did a search on this and found most people will agree with your points.
Great Work you did here not possible for all to do so awesome videos, same agree with yours.
Awesome video. I agree with u.
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Nice video.. I like it.
Nice collection of videos.
Good videos. Thanks…..
Really cool blog. I found it on yahoo. I am looking forward to read more posts.
Awesome videos. I like it.
Thanks for good videos.
I loved the “Everyday” vid. This is one of the most amazing vid I have seen.
In fact it makes me sad, because it showed to me how fast life goes (I know this is accelerated, but still).
The music is perfectly selected. His facial expression almost never change, wow. This was a fantastic idea and executed perfectly.
Im gonna watch this videos!!
I´ll tell you latter what about them!! =)
thankful buddy i got solved my as well as given solution to friends.
I watched all videos. All are good videos. I like it.
The contrast of these videos is overwhelming to me. From the jubilation of a young Tiger Woods winning the British open to the unity of a prison yard less not forget the young girl in turmoil over her mother slipping into Alzheimer’s disease. Although Noah needs to get a life and the Basketball guy needs to get a clue…
Hi Mate, These are nice videos. Thanks.
Now i got understand how it makes stop, quite interesting videos.
Amazing videos. Thanks for share with all.
Good collection of youtube videos. I like all. Thanks.
Good videos. Thanks.
I bookmark these videos. Thanks.
I am a filipino and the dancing prisoners(thriller) in Cebu on second videos really inspires me.