I knew I’d never sound like a native. But shouldn’t I be much better than this?

From chilled-out chimps to dancing foxes, 40 finalists for this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are announced, and it's the light-hearted relief we all need.

Excess fungus slices

The color matching is impeccable

This baby will kick your ass

While YouTube already released its list of the 10 most popular videos of 2012, other gems were out there that didn't quite hit critical mass. Here's what you missed.

Not sure if it was a stunt to get kids to not ask for money, but if I was that kid, next time I would make sure I asked for 1 x 100 dollar bill!

Capcom, like some of the other video game companies, have taken to YouTube as a means to give their seasons greetings to their loyal fans.

Merry Christmas!

The gaping mouths of shocked homophobic seniors are priceless.

How precious.

Or maybe Cat-Santa left the cat a Christmas present?

Santa doesn't care about us old folk.

We invited some YouTubers to star in a mash-up of culturally defining moments of 2012. Can you spot all the references?

Girl is texting in background of live news cast and falls over steps. Lesson: Don't text and walk like a tool.

Words can't describe this monstrosity.