4 in the Afternoon: FireFly Sand

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

912	Worship in Yemen	More Sand	Fly

1. Alec Baldwin gets flammable in the latest edition of New Era's popular series with John Krasinski. As seen on AdWeek.


2. Scores of Yemen worshipers gathered in Sana'a today celebrating Eid al-Fitr.


3. More sand, please. As seen on Videogum.


4. The latest from Nicki Minaj has already drawn over 1 million views and is one of our Most Shared videos.

4 in the Morning: Swing Drive Snap

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

The Highest Swing	Driving Underwater	Fireworks in Tripoli	Pole Vault Snap

1. The world's highest swing, located in Queenstown, New Zealand. As seen on Daily Wh.at.


2. This clip of a mishap involving the National Guard in NJ is one of our Most Shared videos.


3. An inside look at what's described as Martyr's Square in Libya Monday, where singing and fireworks marked large celebrations.


4. Things go awry for this pole vaulter in a clip that's among our Trending Videos.

4 in the Afternoon: CrossFly Soul

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

Crossfire	Fly in a Web	Philippines Typhoon Flood	Share some Soul

1. Freddie Wong's new nostalgic, special-effects piece is one of the most-viewed videos from the weekend.


2. This July video of a little boy explaining his thoughts on flies in spiderwebs took off this weekend. As seen on HuffPost.


3. Footage from a very flooded Balili river in the Philippines this weekend, which was hit by typhoon Nanmadol.


4. The new KIA Soul ad -- featuring the return of the dancing hamsters -- debuted on the VMA awards last night and is among our Most Shared videos today.

4 in the Morning: Jetski Lazer Cannon

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

Jetskiing in Newark	Slingshot Canon	Every Irene News Segment Ever	Kiwi vs. Laser Pointer

1. Amongst the multitude of footage uploaded this weekend from Hurricane Irene was this clip capture in Newark, NJ Sunday. Another angle.


2. The latest contraption from Joerg Sprave's popular Slingshot Channel. As seen on Gizmodo.


3. A comedic short mocking the weekend's hurricane coverage. (Some adult language.) As seen on BuzzFeed.


4. This simple 2008 home video had very few views until this weekend, when it was watched over 100,00 times. As seen on BoY.

4 in the Afternoon: Soldier Dentist Space

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

Irene from Space	Soldier Surprise	Emile After Dentist	You Got What I Need

1. NASA released new footage Friday of Hurricane Irene taken from the International Space Station.


2. U.S. soldier returns home early to surprise his mother at a UPS sorting facility in Michigan. As seen on Daily Wh.at.


3. Actor Emile Hirsch after having his wisdom teeth removed. As seen on BWE.tv.


4. Kevin Youkilis and a hip-hop star appear in this New England-area spot. As seen on SI.com.

4 in the Morning: Back to the Airport

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

Back to the Future - Argentina	Airport Rowing Practice	Steve Jobs Animated	The Standoff

1. This viral spot for a South American electronics store is the most-shared video in Argentina today.


2. The UK men's rowing team has some fun in the Munich Airport. As seen on Newslite.


3. The bizarre and confusing Taiwanese CGI biography of Steve Jobs' career. As seen on Gizmodo.


4. From Russia comes this video depicting one of nature's oldest feuds. As seen on VVVs.

4 in the Afternoon: Concept Rugby Stretch

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

iPhone 5 Concept	Irene in Nassau	LEGO Rugby World Cup	Stretching Kitten

1. Geek dream: a concept video for crazy features of a future iPhone. As seen on NextWeb.


2. Videos have been arriving from the Bahamas today of Hurricane Irene. This clip was said to be shot at 10am.


3. Among the Most Shared videos in rugby-loving nations of Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand is this LEGO World Cup clip.


4. A tiny Japanese kitten awakes. Stretches. As seen on SayOMG.

4 in the Morning: Lamprey Symphony

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

Symphony Flash Mob	Lamprey Repellant	Irene Causes Flooding	The Slowest Race

1. This unique flash mob performance of Ravel's "Bolero" in Denmark by the Copenhagen Phil has drawn some attention overseas and spreading in the U.S. today on Google+.


2. Michigan State tests a repellant for sea lampreys. As seen on Daily Wh.at.


3. Videos are coming in from the wake of Hurricane Irene. This clip is said to depict the El Nigua River flooding in the Dominican Republic.


4. Tortoise chases man in motorized wheelchair. Among our Trending Videos.

4 in the Afternoon: Pillow Hat Explosion

Twice each day we scan our YouTube metrics as well as websites on the cutting edge of internet culture to discover the most buzzed about videos.

Impromptu Pillow Fight	Gaddafi's Hat	Car Explosion	Portal: No Escape

1. One man finds a surprised but willing participant in an unexpected pillow fight. As seen on < a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/24/impromptu-pillow-fight_n_935233.html" target="_blank">HuffPost.


2. One of the most-viewed pieces of news footage from Libya today comes in the form of this interview from Sky News that's making the rounds.


3. One of our Trending Videos today is this footage of a car exploding as tough fire fighters attempt to extinguish its flames in Los Angeles.


4. Incredibly popular video game Portal gets another very impressive live-action treatment that's among our most-shared videos.