YouTube released the top 10 most popular videos of 2014 on Tuesday, and the mutant giant spider dog topped the list at No. 1.
But being named the most popular on YouTube isn’t as simple as you might think. The videos were chosen based on a number of factors including the number of views, likes, shares, searches, parodies, remixes and responses, according to YouTube.
From the giant spider dog to first kisses to a superhero rap battle, here are YouTube’s “Top Trending Videos of 2014.”
10. 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman
This almost two-minute video showing what it’s like to walk around New York City as a female sparked ongoing conversation about sexism, feminism and some of the overlooked struggles women face.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1XGPvbWn0A
9. Goku vs Superman. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 3
Superman and Dragon Ball’s Goku go to head-to-head with nothing but rhymes in this epic rap battle.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MW9Nrg_kZU
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8. Devil Baby Attack by DevilsDueNYC
As a promotion for the horror movie Devils Due, filmmakers created a remote-controlled stroller with an animatronic devil baby inside to scare unsuspecting New Yorkers. Needless to say, it worked.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKMUZ4tlJg
7. Budweiser Super Bowl XLVIII Commercial – “Puppy Love”
Budweiser re-defined “best buds” when they created this heartwarming commercial about a puppy and his unexpected friendship with a Clydesdale.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQB7QRyF4p4
6. Bars & Melody – Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer act – Britain’s Got Talent 2014
Bars & Melody are two young rappers who performed their original song about anti-bullying on Britain’s Got Talent. The song prompted the judges to use the golden buzzer which allowed the duo to automatically go to the semi-finals.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Rf5qDuq7M
5. iPhone 6 Plus Bend Test
After its release, many questioned whether or not the iPhone 6 plus could get bent during everyday activities. One tech-savvy man decided to answer that question once and for all.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znK652H6yQM
4. The Voice IT – Serie 2 – Blind 2 – Suor Cristina Scuccia – #TeamJ-AX
Sister Cristina Scuccia blew the judges away with her performance of Alicia Keys’ No One on Italy’s version of The Voice.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpaQYSd75Ak
3. First Kiss
Tatia Pllieva asked 20 people to kiss for the first time – this video shows what happened.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpbDHxCV29A
2. Nike Football: Winner Stays by Nike Football
Nike proves that soccer belongs to those who risk everything in this high energy commercial.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XviR7esUvo
1. Mutant Giant Spider Dog (SA Wardega) by SA Wardega
Polish prankster Sylwester Wardega dressed his dog up as a terrifying spider and unleashed the pooch on unsuspecting bystanders.
Mobile users: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoB8t0B4jx4
