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Talking Head Seeks Job on YouTube

by Christine Whitney on June 13, 2008 at 04:11 PM



Does anyone still watch the local news? We prefer to get our info from the blogs, though once in a blue moon we do take in a healthy dose of '60 Minutes' while visiting Nana. The news has retained a loyal following, and likewise, a legion of youths who aspire to be the next Katie Courics, Anderson Coopers or Stone Phillipses. And in these desperate times, they're getting creative.

In a surreal new Internet trend, recent Communications grads are posting their resume tapes on YouTube, hoping to get discovered. As unlikely as it sounds, maybe it's working? Urlesque, at least, has taken notice, and has posted its "Top Ten Job-Seeking Talking Heads on YouTube" (say that ten times fast) roundup on the site.

Some of the kids are pretty good, we admit, and they can't be blamed for trying. We know all about desperation, though that doesn't make resumé videos any more entertaining than they are(n't). Let's just say that the entertainment factor cannot compete with YouTube Bolivian Wrestling. But give them jobs! Videos from our fave candidates are after the jump. [Source: Urlesque]
Like, whoa! This video has two amazing moments in the first half alone (the only part we watched). We really do hope those hairdressers can rebuild their salon/hair/lives.

Here is a nice young man who loves the environment. Say hello to Sundeep Dosangh. He might need to work a little on pacing, but he recycles!

And dear, dear Patrick Chung, crouching at Costco beside a magic goose. Oh Patrick, there are no words.

A brief rendezvous with Destiny... [Source: Urlesque]

Tags: breaking news, BreakingNews, online video, OnlineVideo, viral video, ViralVideo, youtube

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