Viral Videos of the Week: Tim Tebow, Metta World Peace, Pac-Man and More
There was an awkward Tebowing moment, a bizarre weather report from Metta World Peace and Manny Pacquiao fought Floyd Mayweather to the death, albeit in stop-motion capacity.
Yes, I guess you can consider this week a win in regards to viral videos from the sports world.
The Daily Swag is your one-stop shop for awesome. This includes a weekly recap into the wonderful world of grainy YouTube videos that make us guffaw.
I am all for a hearty chuckle, and these certainly accomplish that feat. Some, on the other hand, will have you amazed. I am thinking about the skateboarder who gets leveled by a truck...
Anyhoo, we will have one hell of a good time in the interim.
Here is the week in video
Cheerleaders + Call Me Maybe = Win
1 of 12I hate the ubiquitous "Call Me Maybe" videos.
They are all pure garbage that bring nothing new to the realm of Internet videos. Um, except this one that is performed by the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders.
I am a simple man with simple vices.
More Information: Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Tackle Annoying Song
Skateboarder Meets Truck
2 of 12This is a classic tale of boy meeting skateboard, and then subsequently meeting an oncoming truck.
Serge Murphy is being recorded pulling off some street tricks when he happens onto an open road. That is when he happens upon a passing truck.
Said truck sends him flying through the air.
More Information: Watch Serge Murphy Go Up Against a Truck and Lose
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Finally Fight
3 of 12Savor this stop-motion masterpiece because it may be the closest we ever get to Manny Pacquiao actually taking on Floyd Mayweather.
I doubt the real thing would resemble this animation, though. Not because Pac-Man wins, but because there is a full-on lightsaber battle.
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Meteorologist World Peace
4 of 12Metta World Peace tried his hand at Meteorology this week in Vancouver. Judging by the wealth of knowledge he provided, I will say he just about gave us as much information as any other weather report.
The video comes from CTV Vancouver's news broadcast and the Lakers' resident wild man gave us some gems like:
""It's raining everywhere! It's amazing!"
"Victoria! She sounds like she's hot! But she's actually cold, 14 degrees."
"I'm assuming there's cougars and bears up there. So watch out, don't go up there."
"To get from this island to this island, take a boat."
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Flower Girl Nearly Leveled by Usain Bolt
5 of 12Usain Bolt flies down the 100 meters, finishing with a 9.79 time in the International Diamond Meet. Before he stops running, a flower girl comes out and nearly gets destroyed.
Bolt saves the day by keeping her upright.
And he gets flowers?
More Information: Watch Jamaican Sprinter Run over Flower Girl
Shaq Eats Pinata
6 of 12Shaquille O'Neal is handed a pinata that is made in the likeness of Charles Barkley.
Much like anything that is handed to Shaq, he eats it.
More Information: Watch Shaq Go HAM on Charles Barkley Pinata
Bill Plaschke Hits on Jackie MacMullan
7 of 12Bill Plaschke is known for a great many things, but now, we can consider him a columnist with massive game.
Pure swag.
During the break on Around the Horn, the LA Times sports columnist remarks on how hot Jackie MacMullan looks on this particular day.
Jackie Mac responds rather kindly to the conversation.
Tim Tebow Witnesses Tebowing Failure
8 of 12Internet reporter Shira Lazar caught Tim Tebow on the red carpet at the Samsung Hope For Children Gala in New York City this week.
At the :20 second mark, she attempts to Tebow and bangs her head on the iPad she has in her hand. It is a small bit of justice for those still Tebowing.
More Information: Shira Lazar Has Tebowing Failure During Awkward Interview
Grown Men Kick the Shin out of One Another
9 of 12Welcome to the National Shin-Kicking Championships held annually in Gloucester, England.
It's like wrestling, but with more shin kicking and burly British men. I need to forget about this video because I can see a drunken version of myself attempting an impromptu American edition in the near future.
Come for the shin kicking, but stay for winner 23-year-old Zac Warren ripping off his shirt and throwing it into the crowd like a G.
More Information: Watch British Men Kick the Shin out of One Another
Celtics and Heat Mashup
10 of 12We head to the weekend with a game 7 on the horizon that will feature the aged Big Three of the Boston Celtics taking on the trio from South Beach.
The Miami Heat may be the heavy favorites, but this video paints the picture of a measured Celtics team who have been out to prove their worth from the very start.
Opinions? Are the brash Heat fated to fail to the lofty expectations they built up? Doubtful considering how King James played in game 6.
News Cast Fail
11 of 12It's a nearly daily occurrence that we see a local broadcast get something horribly wrong regarding the sports world.
Here is Meghan Torjussen reporting that Game 4 between the Celtics and Heat in the Eastern Conference finals ended in a tie.
Even though Boston won in overtime, 93-91.
More Information: Maine Reporter Says Game Ended in a Tie
Euro 2012 Dance Party
12 of 12Euro 2012 kicked off on Friday, but not before the Opening Ceremony that featured odd dancers, a classical pianist and a DJ that brought it all together in one bizarre manner.
The video devolves into some strange Euro party that scares me but also has me thinking of buying a ticket to get across the pond.
More Information: Euro 2012 Video: Watch Crazy Dubstep Version of an Opening Ceremony
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