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Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 most liked videos on YouTube: World's richest creator has 3 videos on the list
Top 10 most liked video on YouTube: In the vast world of YouTube–where billions of videos compete for attention and clicks—only a select few rise to the top, not just in terms of views, but in the sheer love from viewers around the globe. These are the videos that almost became cultural phenomena. From music videos that turned into global anthems to heartwarming animations and unexpected viral moments, the 'like' button has become a powerful marker of impact and popularity. But what exactly makes a video so universally adored that millions felt compelled to smash that thumbs-up? Is it catchy music? Stunning visuals? Nostalgia? Or just something so oddly satisfying, we couldn't help but show our appreciation? Get ready to dive into YouTube's hall of fame–where we count down the Top 10 Most Liked YouTube Videos of all time. Whether you're here for the music, the memories, or the mind-blowing numbers, this list is proof that sometimes, a simple click of a button can make internet history. Just as the dislike count can reflect controversy, the number of likes a video receives proves its cultural impact and universal appeal. Music videos in particular have a strong presence on this list, though some unexpected entries have also earned the Internet's affection. In 2012, LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem was the most-liked video with 1.56 million likes–until Psy's viral hit Gangnam Style edged past it with 1.57 million likes and earned a Guinness World Record in the process. Psy held onto the top spot for nearly four years until See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth overtook it in 2016 with 11.21 million likes. Then, in 2017, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's Despacito claimed the crown with 16.01 million likes. The song went on to become the first YouTube video to reach 50 million likes, a milestone it hit in October 2022. But in a surprising twist, popular YouTuber MrBeast dethroned Despacito in January 2025. His video, Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette not only became the most-liked video on YouTube with 55 million likes, but also set the record for the most-liked YouTube Shorts. Currently, MrBeast has three videos in the all-time top 10 most liked list, an incredible feat that shows his unmatched influence on the platform. And in one of the strangest coincidences, Baby Shark Dance appears both on the most liked and most disliked lists, showing just how divided the Internet can be. Here's the full rundown of the top 10 most liked YouTube videos worldwide: Note: The dislike count is recorded as of May 21, 2025. It is important to note that these figures may change over time.
IOL News
16-05-2025
- IOL News
Is Cape Town traffic turning you into a grump? Unpacking the mental toll
Studies show individuals who spend extended periods in traffic experience elevated levels of stress, anxiety, frustration, irritability, nervous tension, and an overall decline in wellbeing. Image: Freepik I often drive against traffic – lucky me – but as someone who once sat in it daily, I can honestly say that sitting in Cape Town traffic for hours en route to Strand or Somerset West is not child's play. That clutch control has you in a chokehold, although, yes, it builds the glutes and there's only so many times you can listen to 'Party Rock Anthem' on the N2 before it becomes your personal horror soundtrack. Let's be honest. Cape Town's traffic situation is out of hand. According to the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, the city ranks 85th globally in congestion, with an average congestion level of 36% - a 3% increase from the previous year. During rush hour, the average time to travel 10 km in the metro area is 28 minutes and 20 seconds, with an average speed of 21.2 km/h and a congestion level of 60%. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ In the 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, the city ranks as the most congested in South Africa, with drivers spending an average of 74 hours a year stuck in peak-time traffic. Now imagine being one of the unlucky ones crawling along the N1, N2, or the ever-chaotic R300 during rush hour. Four hours a day? That's practically a part-time job and not the kind that pays. Johannesburg is often close behind Cape Town in congestion levels, but Cape Town has consistently ranked highest in recent years. Cape Town's road infrastructure challenges and urban sprawl contribute heavily to the bottlenecks, particularly on the N1, N2, and R300. Cape Town is now the most congested city in South Africa, with drivers losing an average of 74 hours a year in traffic. Image: Freepik But beyond the wasted time and the rising petrol bill, we're not talking enough about how this grind affects our mental health. Long hours in traffic are linked to increased stress, anxiety, and even depression. You get home absolutely shattered, no energy for your partner, your children, or even yourself. A study from UCT has shown that chronic exposure to heavy traffic can lead to irritability, poor sleep, and emotional detachment. Now add load shedding and potholes to the mix, and you have a recipe for burnout. And let's not forget relationships. How are you meant to be emotionally present when your daily routine includes suppressing road rage and trying not to cry in the car? We spoke to Dr Melané van Zyl, a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, to unpack the long-term mental and physical effects of daily commuting, especially for those stuck in traffic for hours on end. 'There are studies that show individuals who spend extended periods in traffic experience elevated levels of stress, anxiety, frustration, irritability, nervous tension, and an overall decline in wellbeing and life satisfaction,' explains Dr van Zyl. She adds that many drivers also feel a deep sense of helplessness and a lack of control, particularly in the mornings when there's pressure to be somewhere on time. Many drivers feel a deep sense of helplessness and a lack of control, particularly in the mornings when there's pressure to be somewhere on time. Image: Freepik 'This anticipation and the anxiety before the commute even begins can wear people down. Over time, it contributes to more serious mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders.' And it's not just the mind that suffers. 'Chronic stress from commuting can also lead to physical health problems like high blood pressure, chronic fatigue, and burnout.' 'In my experience, people become more irritable, emotionally reactive, withdrawn, and quick to snap. These shifts in behaviour often spill over into personal relationships,' she says. Miscommunication becomes more common. 'People may misinterpret what their partner or family member is saying because they feel unsupported even when support is actually being offered. The constant pressure and stress of commuting makes it harder to connect emotionally at home.' Van Zyl recommends turning the commute into a time for calm rather than chaos. 'Practise mindfulness techniques such as focused breathing, gratitude exercises, or visualisation while sitting in traffic. Shift your perspective, use the time as an opportunity for solitude and reflection.' 'There are real mental and physical health consequences linked to long commutes, and it's something employers and urban developers should take seriously.' Van Zyl suggests that employers can ease the burden by offering flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely. 'Companies should also ensure mental health resources like counselling are available, and that they foster a genuinely supportive culture for employees who face long travel times each day.' Until structural changes come, though, the daily crawl continues. So next time you're bumper-to-bumper on the N2, maybe take a breath, literally, and try turning your commute into a moment of calm. Goodluck.
Glasgow Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The ridiculous flight trick that is curing people's anxiety
Whether you're a seasoned multi-centre trip flyer or a lover of the short-haul holiday, for many people, flights can be a source of stress and anxiety. For myself, there is something unnatural about being 40,000ft up in the air in a metal tube. But a new tip for nervous fliers has been doing the rounds online, and people claim it actually works. Posting on TikTok, a user known as @elenaarco1 claimed that she had such an extreme fear that before takeoff ,she'd have 'full-on panic attacks' and has had to get off a plane on several occasions. Elena said she'd tried every kind of calming method she could think of to ease her emotions, but to no avail — until she tried a 'ridiculous' tip. "I came across a video of someone saying they always listen to a song that feels way too ridiculous to crash to,' she explained in her video. "Ever since, every time the plane takes off, I put on Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners and honestly it's helped more than anything else ever has." Thousands of people have commended the trick, with dozens confirming that they do it too whenever they are on planes. Recommended reading: A user named @francescalc12 replied: "Omg!! This is my turbulence song, I play it on repeat whenever I get scared.' While @danielleide2 shared: 'Party Rock Anthem does the trick." Similarly, @emilyjane__96 wrote: "I put Top Gun's Danger Zone on! Feels iconic on take off. "Try it, honestly! You won't regret it. Pure rush of adrenaline and reframes the take off in a positive way. Makes you feel like a sick fighter pilot."
South Wales Argus
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
The ridiculous flight trick that is curing people's anxiety
Whether you're a seasoned multi-centre trip flyer or a lover of the short-haul holiday, for many people, flights can be a source of stress and anxiety. For myself, there is something unnatural about being 40,000ft up in the air in a metal tube. But a new tip for nervous fliers has been doing the rounds online, and people claim it actually works. Posting on TikTok, a user known as @elenaarco1 claimed that she had such an extreme fear that before takeoff ,she'd have 'full-on panic attacks' and has had to get off a plane on several occasions. Elena said she'd tried every kind of calming method she could think of to ease her emotions, but to no avail — until she tried a 'ridiculous' tip. "I came across a video of someone saying they always listen to a song that feels way too ridiculous to crash to,' she explained in her video. "Ever since, every time the plane takes off, I put on Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners and honestly it's helped more than anything else ever has." Thousands of people have commended the trick, with dozens confirming that they do it too whenever they are on planes. Recommended reading: A user named @francescalc12 replied: "Omg!! This is my turbulence song, I play it on repeat whenever I get scared.' While @danielleide2 shared: 'Party Rock Anthem does the trick." Similarly, @emilyjane__96 wrote: "I put Top Gun's Danger Zone on! Feels iconic on take off. "Try it, honestly! You won't regret it. Pure rush of adrenaline and reframes the take off in a positive way. Makes you feel like a sick fighter pilot."
Hype Malaysia
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Perlis Military Band's 'Party Rock Anthem' Shuffling Routine Had The Internet Rockin'
In life, it is important to break it down and show the crowd how it's really done, with dance moves. AirAsia has done it, this Foodpanda delivery rider has done it, and every day, someone is shuffling. The most recent viral story of a dance routine was at a military tattoo performance at the Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium in Kangar, Perlis, which went viral over the weekend. Malaysians could not get enough of the armed forces' smooth moves. The performance, believed to have been by the Central Band of the Royal Malay Regiment and the Platoon Serunai, was part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Raja of Perlis. At 98,000 shares, over 1,000 comments, and 12,000 shares, the TikTok video showed band members in full regalia in a pulsating formation, in a rare fusion of tradition and contemporary enjoyment, commemorating the Perlis Sultan's 25th anniversary on the state throne. The mesmerising display even included tossing batons up in the air, and one of the drummers joined the shuffling group from behind to the front with band leaders breaking it down like there's no tomorrow. Just as electrifying is the line-up of songs ranging from LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem' to traditional Malay, to Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT', to 'Hold My Hands' by the Beatles. The flashing lights and cheering crowd truly completed the spectacle, making it a performance to behold. Online, netizens also applauded the band in the comments. 'Owner of the shuffling soldier present!' 'Stadium lights present!' 'Grass present!'. Jokes aside, there is no lack of enthusiasm for the display; many netizens praise the contemporary spin on what seems to be such a formal ritual. Some speculated about the approval of the shuffling because it seemed so far out that the big suits would approve of such a contemporary move. What do you think about the viral performance? Watch the viral clip below: Sources: TikTok, NST Gan contributed to this article.
