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This video from Australian creator Hugh Atkins is burning up the viral charts, and with good reason: It put me in mind of another master of the genre, RX2049, whose It’s the End of the World video recently made the rounds on the blogs: Remixing media has proven popular with creators seeking to lampoon politics, to essentially unspin the spin. And with no shortage of video available on the Internets, chances are that this is just the beginning. -Kent, Yahoo! video Team

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Impressionist Impersonators
For me, the enthralling thing about online video is following the trends. Whether it’s big budget viral ads for corporate mega-brands, or sketch commentary regarding the writer’s strike, it’s great to see how one influential video can spawn a movement in the online video culture. Lately, I’ve been noticing a growing number of videos of individuals showcasing their impersonation skills. This surge has no-doubt been inspired by last year’s viral video “200 Impressions.” In the 10-minute epic video, the creator runs the gamut of pop culture icons and their famous quotations. As is always the case in any trend, you have the originator: Then you have the variations: And finally, the parodies: Do you do impressions? If so, you should upload them to Yahoo! video. -Elias, Yahoo! video Team

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