I realized yesterday I’ve amassed a vast resource of feel-good links to share on Twitter. In case you don’t catch my every tweet, here they are in all their glory. Smiling is contagious—so share it!
1. Validation
“Validation” is a fable about the magic of free parking (posted here last month).
As Twitter-mania reaches new levels, Slate V presents a mockumentary about a company that wants to take microblogging to the next level.
A young man struggles against the pressure to Twitter his life away.
A hilarious video of a young boy leaving home for America.
Hysterical commercial for nicemove.ie
7. Sweet Dreams
A 10-minute animated film (posted here last month).
8. FDA Approves Depressant Drug for the Annoyingly Cheerful
Made by Pfizer, Despondex is the first drug designed to treat the symptoms of excessive perkiness.
A catchy song about Facebook
10. The Curious Case of Forrest Gump
A hysterical video that highlights the similarities between Forrest Gump and Benjamin Button.
11. 207 People Freeze at Grand Central Station
An awesome flashmob!
12. Three funny Twitter videos
Rob McNealty’s Twitter Gangster, Ben Walker’s The Twitter Song, and Mark Aaron Murnahan’s Twitter Kids
13. Phoebe’s running
My favorite Friends segment!
14. 100 days, 100 songs, 100 dances, 100 locations
The name says it all.
15. If Facebook Were Real Life
What would it be like if Facebook was actually played out in real life?
An adorable book reading from a girl who is overly enthused by kittens.
17. Nick Pitera sings both parts of A Whole New World
What range!
18. Inspirational Video for All
Animals & Wisdom
19. A Thousand Words
A thousand words is a short film by Ted Chung telling the fleeting moments people share without being aware of it.
20. Lost Generation
This video was created for the AARP U@50 video contest and placed second.
21. Cadbury Eyebrows
Funny video with dancing eye brows
22. Dating Service Videos from the 80s
Winner of Tropfest NY 2008, filmed entirely with a cell phone in New York and Sydney
24. John Malkovich Reads The Night Before Christmas
John Malkovich opens Saturday Night Live with this hysterical rendition of the Christmas classic
25. Santa Delivers Wish for a Soldier’s Daughter
A three-year-old girl in North Carolina had only two things on her list for Santa: a blue truck, and her daddy, who’s been serving in Afghanistan since March.
Now a few bonuses (non-video shares)
Raise money for charity just by viewing pictures
Safety lessons for young people from The Book of Accidents, published in 1831. Priceless.
28. 8 Inspirational Older People
Inspiring post from Joshua Denney, @joshuadenny on Twitter
29. 6 Great People Who Made Contributions to Great Causes
30. Photos of Unusual Animal Friendships
If you enjoyed these links, follow me on Twitter @BeMeaningful. I spend way too much time trolling the net for cool links!
Tags: happy, positive thinking, smile
Some of the coolest things that I have found on the web have come from following links on Twitter and Stumble Upon. I would share more, but it seems that my direct competition loves to follow me and use any tips that I give against me. Now I typically only share my best advice on personal blogs, or in direct messages.
Wow. Great links…In this “work-a-day” world, it’s very easy for us to get caught up in our own lives and “stress out.” These certainly put a smile on my face….and we could all use more smiles. Thanks.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww! Sooooooooooo cute!!!- Pam
Hey, I made the list (number 12). Thank you very much. These are some fun videos.