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Title: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: tehjaybo on April 01, 2010, 03:15:13 PM
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You've heard of HD formats like 720p and 1080p. Well, today we're offering a new way to experience YouTube: text-only mode or TEXTp. Try it out by clicking on any of the videos below and read more about this endeavor in our blog: http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7COSslcGWGo&feature=featured&textp=fool

Apparently you can't embed, but you can watch any video in this format by putting "&feature=featured&textp=fool" at the end of the video.


Also on the list is www.xkcd.com , with the UNIX layout, including easter egg commands that reference older comics.

And Google changing it's name to "Topeka".

And Felicia Day announcing a new animated web series called "Lil' Guildies" where Vork talks about pooping in his chainmail.


What April Fools changes have you seen to your favorite sites?  I heard that The Bore is gonna revoke the requirement of using a non-free email account to register.  GASP!
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Vizzys on April 01, 2010, 03:18:12 PM
so youtubes april fools joke isnt the new shitty layout?
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Diunx on April 01, 2010, 03:19:31 PM
For some reason that youtube text thing doesn't work on my pc :'(
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: tehjaybo on April 01, 2010, 03:21:04 PM
For some reason that youtube text thing doesn't work on my pc :'(

It's off and on for me...  but keep tinkering, it seems to work on some.
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: tehjaybo on April 01, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bAN7Ts0xBo&feature=featured&textp=fool

Tunak Tunak Tun

EDIT: I think it may only be for certain featured videos?

EDIT AGAIN:  I'm not sure what it is, because my videos work with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkfnReoAzg&feature=featured&textp=fool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5im0Ssyyus&feature=featured&textp=fool
and Charlie the Unicorn
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Bloodwake on April 01, 2010, 03:29:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjUz8IT0CYg&feature=related

The best of the AVGN in Text, lol.
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: cool breeze on April 01, 2010, 03:32:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3tMYTSImnY

like a music video in text

Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: OptimoPeach on April 01, 2010, 03:37:13 PM
http://boards.4chan.org/v/

lol
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Diunx on April 01, 2010, 03:55:16 PM
That baby is creeping me the fuck out.
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 01, 2010, 03:59:54 PM
that song is catchy FUCK
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Groogrux on April 01, 2010, 05:03:48 PM
My kid likes the music.  I won't let him look at the screen though...  :lol
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Bloodwake on April 01, 2010, 05:15:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

This song's catchy too.

Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 01, 2010, 05:27:52 PM
I just became a fan of Sarah Palin, the GOP and RNC and Ayn Rand on facebook.  Feels good, man.
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: tehjaybo on April 01, 2010, 05:54:36 PM
I just became a fan of Sarah Palin, the GOP and RNC and Ayn Rand on facebook.  Feels good, man.

I saw that and cried a little.  Then realized what today was.  Well played, sir.
Title: Re: 2010 April Fools thread of YouTube being awesome.
Post by: Green Shinobi on April 01, 2010, 08:03:48 PM
Yesterday I changed my status to "In a Relationship." A few hours later I changed it to "Engaged." Drew quite a few comments each time, and a surprising number of messages in my private inbox. Before going to bed last night, I changed it to "Married." Got even more comments, and the following message from my sister:

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Subject: i can't believe you did this
I've been sitting here thinking about this all morning long. I can't believe you would do this to our family. I'm so mad at you, that I never want to speak to you again. And don't you dare bring that Korean tramp to Mom and Dad's house while I'm there. She probably only married you to get her green card!!! Do they test for STDs in Korea like they do here in the States before you get a marriage license?? I hope she makes a good kimchi because that's all you're going to be eating the rest of your life!!!!

GOOD BYE!!!!

 :lol :lol :lol (If you know her, it's obvious she's joking).

Today I got up and changed my status to "Widowed." Feels good, man.  8)