The 10 Best YouTube Videos to Watch with Friends
Our proven method sheds light on why watching these videos together is just better.
Your favorite YouTuber just uploaded a new video and–oh my god–they said what?! About whom?! Now the internet is on fire, there are thinkpieces left and right, and you’re going to scream if you can’t talk about it right now!
Airtime is an app built from the ground up for watching these kinds of videos with friends, no matter where you are. Friends use the app to discuss unforgettable moments like Tati’s feud with James Charles, or Ariana Grande dropping her latest masterpiece, because it’s too urgent to wait for everyone’s schedules to line up. And face it–the group chat just isn’t the same as seeing each other react in real-time.
If there’s one thing we know, it’s what makes a video good to play when we’re watching stuff with friends. We looked at the most-played videos Airtimers watch with their friends, and found three defining qualities that make them perfect for the occasion. They all 1) are short, 2) have a story, and 3) deliver a big, punchy moment that never fails to get a reaction.
Anyone can use this information to make the perfect party video playlist. Step one is to choose videos that don’t drag on too long. Ten minutes or fewer is a good rule of thumb, but never go higher than 15. Next, make sure your videos have a compelling story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Finally–and this might be the most important part–they must have a climactic moment. A payoff that makes the whole video worth it. That guarantees a chain reaction of laughter, smiles, or screams from the group every time.
The most-watched videos on Airtime tell stories that elicit audible reactions from everyone and spark a conversation in your room—even the countless compilations of 6-second Vines. Below, we’ve outlined ten killer examples of how these traits work together from the top charts on our platform:
“Earth” by Lil Dicky
Lil Dicky has only one thing to say: love each other and the Earth. Popular artists like Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber making cameos throughout the video that is a lighthearted take on some serious issues.
vines that toast my buns
Okay so, this one is longer than fifteen minutes but the Vines themselves are six seconds, so it counts. A classic Vine compilation that’ll make y’all LOL.
The Smiling Man by A.J. Briones
This scary short film is really popular with our users, but trust us, you don’t want to watch it alone…
“bury a friend” by Billie Eilish
Billie is known for her creepy, fiendish videos and “bury a friend” is no different. It’s the prequel to “all good girls go to hell”.
tik toks that made me fall off my chair
TikTok compilations have the same chaotic energy as Vine compilations in that there’s no theme, most of them are niche yet relatable, and you just want to laugh at them with your friends.
The Dollmaker by Al Lougher
Another scary short movie that our users love. Without giving too much away, let’s just say that sometimes, dead is better.
“thank u, next” by Ariana Grande
Ariana brought her own rendition to some iconic, early 2000s, it-girl movies like Mean Girls and Bring It On in the video to this post-heartbreak anthem.
vines 2 watch instead of sleeping
The title is self-explanatory… another vine compilation that will have your party up all night.
The Bells by Virat Pal
One more horror short film, because who doesn’t like watching their friends get scared? “The Bells”, about the events following the death of a family member, is a guaranteed scream.
Giving My Boyfriend A Pin Up Girl Makeover by Jenna Marbles
Anyone who’s ever watched YouTube is familiar with Jenna Marbles and her quirky videos often featuring her dogs. In this recent video, she turns her burly boyfriend into a 1950s pin-up girl named Somr (pronounced “summer”).
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