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Being a Good Sport on Valentine's Day

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Feeling a little jealous on the most romantic day of the year? Well, Valentine's Day has arrived, and you don't have a date. You come to the office spreading your doom and gloom, and feel just a little spiteful when your co-workers tell stories about the wonderful evenings they have planned. But, don't fret! Don't be "that guy." Check out this video for some fantastic (and humorous) advice on how to behave on Valentine's Day if you're single!

Super Mario Brothers... Like You've Never Heard It Before

YouTubaphile — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:53:06 GMT

Many will remember the classic gaming bliss that was Super Mario Brothers for the original 8-Bit Nintendo gaming console. What's really amazing about that game is that folks who have never played it have definitely heard of it, and most of the population recognizes the theme song. Yes, we've all gone crazy humming the extremely catchy tune while at work, in the car... anywhere. The song has been redone in many ways, including... beatboxing? Beatboxing on a flute, even? Yup... take a peep at this video of our favorite plumber's theme, in a way you've never seen it before.

YouTube Video of the Week: Super Bowl Commercial

YouTubaphile — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:37:28 GMT

Pretzels, beer, screaming at the TV - Super Bowl season is great. Even non-football fans can get into the team spirit and crowd in the good old family room, waiting to see who scores a touchdown next. Given that the Super Bowl is so popular, television commercials come at a premium - and that means that Super Bowl watchers get to see some of the funniest and best commercials ever made. Check out this new commercial from Pepsi, it's hilarious!

They Blinded Me With Science...

YouTubaphile — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:57:07 GMT

Not too long ago, some aspiring amateur scientists figured out that Mentos cause a chemical reaction with Diet Coke At first, it was hilarious just to see random people drop one of the minty oblate spheroids into a bottle and see what happens. It quickly became an Internet sensation. But, of course, it's now been taken to another level. Watch this video of two Mento-Chemists putting on a fabulous display of scientific goodness. It's like the fountains at the Bellagio in Las Vegas , only a lot cheaper to put on!

YouTube Video of the Week - The Best Car Commercial Ever

YouTubaphile — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:41:24 GMT

Well, that may sound a little opinionated, but this commercial put out by Honda in Europe is one of the best, and certainly the most amazing. When you watch this video, make sure to turn your sound up so you can hear all of the small details. The choir in this video is making every sound you hear - with only their own voices - and it's just incredible. Makes me want to go out for a drive!

YouTube Video of the Week: The Amazing Tenori-On

YouTubaphile — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:02:46 GMT

Any of you out there who love electronic music absolutely have to check out one of the coolest new gadgets - the Tenori-On. This sweet little contraption employs a 16 X 16 grid of LED switches. The user interacts with the screen in various ways to create an evolving electronic tune. Hundreds of thousands of aspiring touch-screen musicians have already watched this video - listen and be mesmerized at what this amazing instrument can do. Don't stop watching, because it gets progressively cooler as the tune goes on!