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, and I gave up on limiting myself to 10 videos a long time ago. Only one person was polled to compile this list—yours truly. This year’s slate of videos has both humor and humanity with some other odds and ends thrown in. If you think I’ve left something out, let me know. I’ll think about adding an “Honorable Mention” category at the bottom. I usually start with the humor, but don’t miss the non-humorous ones at the end. Enjoy!
If you’re interested, here are links to lists from previous years:
2022 | 2021 |2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008
Son Vanquishes Father in Epic Wrastlin’ Match
Son vanquishes Dad in epic wrastlin’ match. pic.twitter.com/7qXMxv0iI8
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) December 24, 2023
Can I Get a Witness?
This guy witnessed the crash of a fighter jet near his rural home. No one was injured, but his description of what happened is one for the ages.
I’ll bet you a million dollars that this guy has a tremendous singing voice.
I'll bet you a million dollars this guy has a tremendous singing voice.
pic.twitter.com/FrAkrC4CuO— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) September 20, 2023
We Peaked in the 1980’s
Apparently, human civilization reached its apex in the 1980’s. Kind of an open and shut case from what I can tell here.
Apparently, human civilization reached its apex in the 1980’s.
Kind of an open and shut case from what I can tell here. pic.twitter.com/wvoupSc6wd
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) February 18, 2023
Best Charles Barkley Ever
This is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.
I’m crying over here.
Charles Barkley says a lot of funny stuff, but this takes the cake.
pic.twitter.com/0dzVYr0Xem— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) March 18, 2023
How Deep Is Your Love
Guitar = $800
Incredible Cover of Bee Gee’s = $1,000
Little brother slow dancing in helmet and flippers… priceless.
Young Dude Soundtracks His Mom’s Life with His Trombone
This is fantastic.
A young man uses his trombone as a soundtrack for all his mom’s sundry activities.
Hilarious!
pic.twitter.com/jY0K1O6vFU— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) March 31, 2023
Epic Trick Shots
Look out, Dude Perfect. These guys are awesome.
These guys rock.
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) November 22, 2023
Michael Jackson at Tennis
Dear @USTA,
This achievement in tennis needs some kind of official recognition. Can you make it happen?
Sincerely,
All Tennis Fanshttps://t.co/FhERyUydnx pic.twitter.com/LQNjrsAIMt— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) July 1, 2023
Mama Can Dance
All respect. She nails every one of these classic moves and does it with a smile. Well done!
I’m gonna have to add this to my Top Ten list for the year. She nails every one of these moves. pic.twitter.com/crVZzlPz61
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) December 30, 2023
A 2023 Father’s Day Meme
Fatherhood?? pic.twitter.com/Wb5N0cEALL
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) June 18, 2023
Father and Son at the French Open
A tennis player gets emotional after losing his match in the French Open. His son runs to him at the end of the match. The crowd roars approval. Even the winning player lost it.
I’m not crying. You’re crying.
“Tennis player’s son ran on the court to give him a hug after seeing him cry after loss at the French Open.” pic.twitter.com/uEXMKQtO75
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) June 9, 2023
Jayden Daniels Wins the Heisman
Jayden Daniels won the Heisman in 2023. Here are my two favorite plays from his historic season. In his epic 85-yard run for a touchdown against Florida, he clocked a top speed of 21.8 mph. What an incredible player.
Here are my two favorite plays from Jayden Daniel’s Heisman season, followed by my favorite play from his career at LSU.
1. The 51-yard cat-and-mouse run against Florida.@JayD__5 @LSUfootball @MattMoscona @TBob53 @JacobHester18pic.twitter.com/1O2e6vEFHD
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) December 10, 2023
2. Jayden’s 85-yard run for a touchdown, also against Florida.
He clocked a top speed of 21.8 mph during this run.@JayD__5 @LSUfootball @TBob53 @MattMoscona @JacobHester18
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) December 10, 2023
Taylor and Travis Sitting in a Tree…
Well, 2023 will be remembered for Taylor Swift’s entry into football fandom. Here’s a clip of her first appearance at one of her new boyfriend’s games. Some epic memes came out of this one.
Taylor Swift’s football fandom seems a little bit like Taylor Swift’s country music stardom.
Questionable and ephemeral. pic.twitter.com/IbSlbHzD6q
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) September 24, 2023
The Chinese Spy Balloon
This is the best spy-balloon explosion video I’ve seen.
An old friend from college is at Myrtle Beach with some cadets from the Citadel, one of whom captured this video.
Listen to the cheers from the cadets.#ShotDown
Source: https://t.co/sJe6sGBcgZ pic.twitter.com/6LiIhkCwkC
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) February 5, 2023
Dan Orlovsky Prays for Damar Hamlin on NFL Live
Just Burn the Place Down
@baju_skoda #sawa #jpam ? original sound – LanDaud
The Asbury Revival
This happened early in 2023. Remember?
This is Asbury’s chapel this evening. This has been going on for over 70 hours straight.#AsburyRevival pic.twitter.com/zVcxLkhbIv
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) February 12, 2023