Back in the mid-80’s there was a really popular movie called “St. Elmo’s Fire,” and one of the songs from the movie soundtrack reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination. The song was written and performed by John Parr and was titled “Man in Motion.” It’s quintessential 80’s fare, and there’s not a Gen X’er reading this that doesn’t know the song.
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Top 10 YouTubes of 2011
It’s time for my annual posting of the Top 10 YouTube Videos of the Year (see last year’s list here). This ranking is totally unscientific. Only one person was polled to compile this list—yours truly. This year’s crop contains items relating to sports, theology, news, Christianity, and more. Some of the videos are humorous, and others are poignant. If you think I’ve left something out, let me know. I’ll think about adding it to the “Honorable Mention” category. This year’s slate of videos is arranged in no particular order, as number ten is obviously in a class all by itself. If you’re interested, here are links to lists from previous…
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A Flashmob for the Ages
Justin Taylor says this is the best flashmob ever. I think he may be right. Those people in Target don’t know what hit them!
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Tim Tebow Auto-tuned: “All he does is win!”
Drink the koolaid friends. This one is definitely going into the Top 10 YouTubes of 2011. (HT: Josh Philpot)
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The best laid plans of mice and men…
This is laugh-out-loud hilarious. Tim Challies linked this video in his “A La Carte” column today, and it is definitely one I’ll be including in my annual “Top Ten YouTubes” list later this month. Classic!
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Johnny and Chachi’s Christmas Medley
If you don’t know who Johnny and Chachi are, then you haven’t been reading this blog very long. For a review of their fine body of work, click here. To purchase some of their fine media products, visit here.
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Tim Hawkins on “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
Gotta love Tim Hawkins.
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Tim Hawkins on Bible Translation
Tim Hawkins gives us his take on The Message—a popular paraphrase version of the Bible: Boy, I love that Message Bible. That is a laid back Bible. You ever read that? I thought the Living Bible was laid back. The Message is like…the recipe for Rice Crispy Treats.
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The Most Lifelike Dead Animals Anywhere
Thank you for this one, Kevin DeYoung. This is hilarious!
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Can I get an “Amen”?
After Rick Perry announced his candidacy for President earlier today, he gave himself an “Amen, brother”! Watch above.