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# The Top 5 Viral Videos in September

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_Published 2011-09-30. From adorable grandparents to a reality contestant gone primal, here are the most watched viral videos of September_


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## Transcript

[ SOUND ] Look at that antelope driving a car. No. [ CROSSTALK ] They're the videos that made you happy. Freakin monkey. Amazed, and well, scared. [ NOISE ] Take a look at Spetember's best viral videos. Bruce and Ester Huffman, just wanted to set up their webcam. But then, their grandaughter uploaded their accidental clip online, and the couple captured Youtube's heart. [ FOREIGN ] Go ahead. [ CROSSTALK ] Will you love me period? After don't ask don't tell was officially repealed. One gay solider decided to call his father and come out to him for the first time. Dad I'm gay. [ INAUDIBLE ] Like always have been.

I've known since forever. You still love me? I still love you, son. Yes, we still love you. Are you okay, dad? Won't change our relationship. Don't worry. Not all of September's viral videos were tear jerkers. As a palate cleanser, here's a woman juggling five basketballs with her feet. What have you accomplished today? Most lifelike dead animals anywhere. Very [ CROSSTALK ] When it comes to a taxidermy commercial, the more absurd the better. This ad was a viral hit, racking up about 5, 000, 000 YouTube views. Oh no there's a bear in my bed. [ MUSIC ] No Chuck Testa. [ MUSIC ] Chuck Testa even recorded a second video, thanking the internet for support.

Nothin hits harder than life. On the VH1 reality show Tons of Cash. A contestant who dubbed himself the Greek Mystique, got voted off the show, but before he left he had a few words, which mostly quote Rocky. I'm not where I need to be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that. But the real reason the clip went viral is at the very end. Take it from here Johnny. [ grunting ] For Time video, I'm Meghan Freidman. [ SOUND ]

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