Every year, I always end up seeing this home video on YouTube as everybody gets into the holiday spirit. I’m sick of it. I want to nominate another video clip in its stead.
Now obviously, you’re not going to get the exact same reaction from another pair of fresh-faced youngsters opening up their first major home console (not unless they’re hamming it up, anyway). But perhaps you could have a non sequitur video that’s only tangentially related to the holidays. Or video games for that matter.
Here’s a few for your consideration.
First, the Japanese Zelda rap commercial. It’s directly game-related, entertaining and doesn’t even mention the holidays so persons who abstain from Christmas or what have you don’t feel left out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv5OIvwqkvM
Second, President Obama and his talk with kids about Christmas and The Sims. Very much on-topic, if a bit hard to hear and there’s a lot less screaming.
https://kotaku.com/obama-and-the-game-crazy-christmas-kids-now-in-video-f-5432505
Finally, how about Easter Bunny hates You? Sure, it’s not related to video games and it’s the wrong holiday — but it’s way more entertaining to watch than two kids flipping out over the Nintendo 64.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPb0po2jzfg
Got your own holiday YouTube recommendations? Hit me up in the comments — I’ll be at my sister-in-law’s house, pretending to not be Jewish. Happy Holidays everyone!
