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2014: The Year in Viral Videos

Dec 10 2014 - 5:37am

Back when we were kids, family videos were recorded on a massive video recorder, and viewing was reserved exclusively for our lucky grandparents. Nowadays, every cute kiddie dance party, laugh attack, and even outburst isn't just caught on camera; it's often shared on YouTube. As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at the most memorable clips of 2014 — the ones that made us laugh, made us cry, and that we couldn't wait to share with our BFFs. From the twins who mastered the art of bedtime avoidance to the Google Glass ad that tugged at every mom's heartstrings, sit back and soak in these 10 viral video hits.

Source: Corbis Images [1]

The Dubstepping Toddler

It's not every day that a toddler can put professional dancers to shame [2], but little Tegan has done just that with his dubstep rendition of "Crave You" by Flight Facilities. While he looks younger than preschool age, this tiny dancer has an impressive parking-lot rave with his toy car, locking and dropping in a fashion that's far beyond his years.

Dad-to-Be Has a Truly Honest Reaction to Baby Announcement

Before telling her husband, Dale, that he was going to be a dad, this woman promised she wouldn't post his reaction to YouTube. But we're glad she broke her word. After gifting him with a sign that read "Game Over" and a tiny pair of shoes, Dale's eyes widened as he asked, "Are you pregnant? Shut the f*ck up! Are you pregnant?!" But better than his f-bomb was his reaction when she confirmed the news. Watch the video above [3], and try not to laugh at his enthusiastic response.

Google Glass's Mother's Day Ad

When we watched Google Glass's ad [4] featuring a young man traveling from San Francisco to India for a Mother's Day [5] surprise, there wasn't a dry eye in the office. He films the entire journey on his Google Glass, including his mother's joyous reaction. While his cross-country journey is enough of a gift, the man also has a special delivery for his mom.

#ShareaCoke Pregnancy Announcement

Pat and Whitney McGillicuddy took advantage of the Share a Coke campaign, in which various names and titles appear on the cans and bottles, to announce their baby news [6] to friends, family, and, well, the world.

Kids' Amazing Reactions to Mom's Pregnancy News

For two tots in Colorado, the news of a new sibling-on-the-way [7] led to a most enthusiastic reaction. Jacob and Hannah Ouellette decided to tell their children, Ethan and Faithlyn, about their future brother or sister by giving them a picture of the ultrasound. The kids were confused at first, but once Jacob explained the photo, they were completely overcome with excitement.

Face-Planting First-Birthday Boy

Let him eat cake — with or without utensils! During his first birthday party, baby Bauer was introduced to a sweet, sugary substance: frosting. Knowing the deliciousness that lay before him, he decided to skip the baby-friendly utensils and dive headfirst into his birthday confection [8].

Subway Platform Dance Party

It's impossible not to smile watching this adorable little girl kick off a spontaneous dance party [9] at a subway stop in NYC. The band Coyote and Crow, who sings at the Bedford Avenue subway stop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, played "Me and My Uncle" by the Grateful Dead, and she couldn't help but start dancing. As she jumped around in her pink coat, other people started joining her, and soon a crowd gathered to watch.

Paint-Covered Boys Are Too Funny to Punish

In a video that quickly made the rounds on Facebook, two boys camouflaged in face paint [10] are seen sitting on the floor of a shower as their father tries to hold in his laughter while scolding them. What's better — the younger brother's need to copy everything his brother says (even if it means he implicates himself in the incident), or the giggles that escape the father's interrogation? You be the judge!

The Saddest Rendition of "Blackbird" You'll Ever Hear

After mom-to-be Ashley Picco passed away tragically and unexpectedly in her sleep at age 30, her baby boy, Lennon James (who wasn't due until February), was delivered through an emergency C-section.

Toting a guitar into Loma Linda University Hospital's NICU ward, Chris Picco serenaded his baby with this tearjerking rendition of Ashley's favorite song [11], The Beatles' "Blackbird." While little Lennon's life lasted just four short days, the video ensured that his family's legacy will last forever.

Military Dad's Emotional Surprise Visit Home

When Sgt. John Vorrath arranged to watch his wife give birth to their daughter, Charlotte, half a world away through a FaceTime session on Oct. 24, he never imagined he'd have her in his arms a mere 22 hours later. Sgt. Vorrath, a member of the Iowa National Guard, is deployed in the Middle East and was not expected to return home for another six months. But while he was watching Charlotte's birth on an iPad, his commander slipped him a note, surprising him that his leave application was approved. He immediately bought a ticket home and surprised his wife, Janae, when he walked through the door of her Mary Greeley Medical Center hospital room [12]. It's one of the sweetest reunions you'll ever witness!


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