Top 20 Most-Viewed "Nostalgia Duck" Uploads on YouTube

 Some of you may already know by now, I have 2 YouTube channels.  One of them (Stuffed Duck Productions) focuses on videos that I've had a hand in making, from sketches to video games among other things.  The other (Nostalgia Duck) is an archive of videos that I didn't make, but most people (at least in NZ) should know about them as they all come from TV.  Particularly the commercial breaks.

I've been uploading classic NZ TV commercials (more specifically, ads that ended up on NZ screens but were not necessarily made here) since 2011.  So, right now there is more than a decade's worth of uploads.  I don't post videos on a regular basis like most YT channels, however, and there are some long breaks in between batches, but there is still a lot that I've shared.  Quite often uploading a huge batch within days (or even hours) of each other when I do.

As I was going through my statistics, I was curious how many views some videos now have (as of 16 August 2022).  I then wondered what the most-viewed video overall was, leading to an idea for this blog entry...

Today, I would like to share with you the Top 20 Most-Viewed "Nostalgia Duck" Uploads on YouTube.  I will be counting down from 20.  The title and the total views, as well as the videos themselves embedded in the list below.  So, without further delay, here's the Top 20 list:

 

#20 - "Fresh Up" (Marc Ellis & Matthew Ridge)

Views: 9,546.

"What's the name of this creek again?"

#19 - "TV2 Ident" (circa 2000)

Views: 9,763.

 

"You'll only wanna be with 2."

 

#18 - "Hudson Toffee Pops" (circa 1992)

Views: 9,759.

 

I always wanted a couch like the one in this ad...but not one that could eat me.

#17 - "Lotto - The Name of Our Game" (circa 1995)

Views: 9,885.

 

New Zealand's Saturday evening earworm.

#16 - "Chesdale Cheese - The Reunion" (circa 90's)

Views: 10,024.

 

Ches and Dale have a singalong.  Also introducing Little Ches.

 

 

#15 - "Smokefree Rally New Zealand 1997"

Views: 10,314.

 

"Aww, check it out.  Two moons!"

#14 - "Cleopatra Soap" (circa early 90's)

Views: 12,248.

"Sensual as a perfume."
 

#13 - "Sunraysia Cranberry Juice"

Views: 13,253.

"Where's the cranny, Granny?"

 

#12 - "Cadbury Take 5"

Views: 14,570.

One of many Cadbury products that are yet to make a comeback.
 

#11 - "Timotei Shampoo" (circa 1997)

Views: 15,769.

Every shampoo ad is Timotei, according to my friend, Gary.

 

And now for the Top 10...

 

#10 - "Commodore Amiga 500" (Full Promo)

Views: 16,243.

Before uploading this one, the only version available was a heavily edited one to suit YouTube's now defunct 10-minute limitation on videos.  I was the first one to upload the full near 15-minute promo for the classic computer, so it's no wonder it has so many views.

 

#9 - "Energizer Batteries" (Space)

Views: 17,849.

"Hey!  What took you so long?"

 

#8 - "Codral Cold & Flu" (Soldier On)

Views: 18,020.

Another earworm for you.  I uploaded this within the last couple of years, so it's no wonder it caught some attention in the comments section, considering what the world's been going through since 2020.

 

#7 - "Telethon NZ" (Thank You Very Much For Your Kind Donation)

Views: 18,720.

"Thank you very much.  Thank you very, very, very much."

 

#6 - "Raid Odourless Low Allergenic"

Views: 21,757.

 

#5 - "Duracell Bunny - Boxing" (circa 1995)

Views: 23,810.

 

#4 - "Whiskas Vita-Bites" (Bungee Jump)

Views: 24,696.

 

 

#3 - "TV3 - Clear & NZ on Air " (circa 1995)

Views: 43,931.

 

#2 - "Lux Body Wash"

Views: 76,060.

For what it's worth, I deliberately chose this screenshot as the thumbnail to grab attention.  Judging by the number of views, it worked.

 

 And the most viewed Nostalgia Duck upload is...

 

#1 - "Whiskas Vita-Bites" (Dancing)

Views: 307,044.

 

 This one actually surprised me.  I did not expect this to be my most viewed video, especially the huge jump in numbers between this and the #2 video.  I guess people love dancing CGI mice.

 

Reminder: All info in this blog entry is based on data collected on 16 August 2022.

The data will have changed after a long space of time.

Busy, Busy, Busy!

 Many apologies for the long gap in between blog posts this time.  It's been a hectic month-and-a-bit since my previous one.  I won't go into a lot of detail about it as it might take a while.  Instead, I'll just make a brief update on what's happened and things on the horizon.

Firstly, my wife and I have moved from our flat in Hornby.  We were there for almost 10 years.  A part of the reason why we moved is because our landlords have been busy with some renovations of other flats in our block, and this time it was our turn.  We had the choice of moving back once it's finished, but we decided to let someone else take it instead.  I won't say too much, but we needed a slight change of environment after being there so long.  So, where have we moved to, you may ask?  Well...next door, actually!  One of the flats over the fence was vacant and had already been renovated, so we were offered it and said yes.  We've been in this place for almost a month now, and it's doing well so far.  The floor plan is basically the same as where we were, but it has some distinctive differences here and there, apart from the new features that's been put in.  This was the main reason why I've been so busy and hadn't blogged in a while.

Secondly, 'tis the season for family birthdays.  My lovely wife, Aliesha had hers a couple of weeks ago, my mother a few days ago, and my oldest Great Niece just recently turned 4.  Almost time for school.  We'll be going to her birthday party this coming Sunday, which will be nice.  We don't get to see my relatives very often, as most of them live out of town.  It's really just me, my mother and 2 of my aunties that live within the city.  Maybe an uncle here and there, but I haven't seen them in many years.  No idea where they are, to be honest.

Lastly, an update on what's to come in the near future.  Since moving into flats, I've been working on making my music creation more active than I was able to in the old place.  I've deliberately refrained from storing my musical instruments in the wardrobe and blocking the door with who knows what, denying me the access needed.  I now have sitting on the floor, next to the computer, my guitar amplifiers.  The guitars are nearby, but there's still some unpacking to do in the spare room yet.  Once that's done, accessibility of the guitars (and keyboards) will be a lot easier, and will be more likely to inspire me to pick them up for a play around more often.  Maybe even some recordings...  About that, I have made some plans for future music releases.  Ones that may take some people by surprise, if they're used to all the digital stuff I've been doing for the past 20 years.  I'm not going to give any spoilers tonight, but let's just say that I'll be going back to my roots for the next chapter.  That'll do for now...

On that note, I should finish preparing for my Great Niece's birthday party tomorrow.  I promise to blog a little more, now that we're starting to get more settled in the new place.

P.S. If anyone can give me tips on how to stop my computer mouse from double-clicking without my permission, that would be great.  I've tried slowing down the speed settings, etc, and it's still doing it.  Any help would be much appreciated.