Most viewed internet video’s of 2008 were…

January 1, 2009

SARAH PALIN was unsuccessful this year in her bid to become the next vice president of the United States, but she was certainly a hit on the Internet. Between TINA FEY’s spot-on imitation of the Alaska governor and Palin herself appearing on Saturday Night Live, she’s made a lasting impression on the Web. Palin is well-represented in the Associated Press’ top 10 viral videos of 2008:1. Tina Fey As Sarah Palin — More people watched Fey’s impressions of Palin on NBC.com and Hulu.com than on TV.

2. The Real Palin — This includes not only Palin’s SNL appearance, but also her much-discussed interview with KATIE COURIC and her pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey while other turkeys were being slaughtered in the background.

3. Christian the Lion — A lion was reunited with two men that raised him in a clip set to WHITNEY HOUSTON’s “I Will Always Love You.

4. “Yes We Can” — BLACK EYED PEAS member WILL.I.AM’s musical tribute to BARACK OBAMA.

5. “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” — JOSS WHEDON’s online film starring NEIL PATRICK HARRIS.

6. Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad — In response to a JOHN MCCAIN campaign ad comparing Barack Obama’s celebrity status to that of BRITNEY SPEARS and PARIS HILTON, the socialite declared herself a presidential candidate in a FunnyOrDie.com spoof.

7. Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon — SARAH SILVERMAN claimed in a music video that she was sleeping with MATT DAMON, so then-boyfriend JIMMY KIMMEL responded by alleging he was having relations with BEN AFFLECK.

8. Puppy Cam — Young Shiba Inu puppies appeared on a “Puppy Cam” before landing at adopted homes.

9. Frozen Grand Central — A comedy group had 200 “agents” stand motionless at New York City’s Grand Central Terminal for five minutes, while puzzled commuters reacted.

10. Late-night Hosts Brawl — CONAN O’BRIEN, JON STEWART and STEPHEN COLBERT battled over credit for MIKE HUCKABEE’s early success in his bid to become the Republican presidential nominee.

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