It's long been the saviour of the office-bound worker with late afternoon flagging enthusiasm.
It can also be the medium through which you discover an artist who subsequently tops the 'most played' list on your iPod.
So in this age of playing online pass-the-parcel with viral gems, we want you to share your favourite YouTube music video.
and we'll run a selection of them to keep you entertained as you scoff a hot cross bun and enjoy your Easter break.
Some of our favourites:
US band OK Go became superstars and bought their treadmill dance floor to the MTV Awards following the viral spread of their YouTube clip for their song
Here It Goes Again
(below)
.
Who can resist another look at Guns 'N' Roses epic video for their song
November Rain
?
(below)
Britney's clip for new single
Break The Ice
, where she appears as an animated superhero, appeared on YouTube minutes after it's official launch last week.
(below)
YOUR PICKS:
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Hurra Torpedo performing 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'
- Rufus
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Crank Dat lip synced by Spongebob Squarepants
Another great editing masterpiece and the tune is one of the most popular at the mo. You need to watch the video and listen to the lip sync by Spongebob. It's funny as. - Raymond Ying
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This is a great video with cameo appearencs from alot of 'famous' and unknowns, but it's a great song with great lyrics. - Raymond Ying
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A gorgeous song to make you smile!! - Lani P
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by Yael Naim. I think you have to be male to enjoy properly. Her facial expression combined with raspy voice win the prize. - Matthew Brown
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The song is a surreal tale of a mysterious man-eating (especially coming from Prague) monster (Jo~in z ba~in - Joe from the swamps) living on the swamps. He could only be defeated with the use of a cropduster. - Steve
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- Sam M
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"Johann Lipowitz" (David Armand) mimes 'That's my Home'
and
- Martin Read
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French and Saunders do 'November Rain'
- Helen
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Not only for the music but becuase of the Tango in the middle of the clip between Sharleen Spiteri and Alan Rickman. Made me go out and buy the album. - Fiona
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Siouxsie and the Banshees - Kiss Them For Me
- Imtiaz Lee
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Uninhibited dancing at it's best! - Sparky
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An all time classic for being great because is is sooooo bad! - Aaron Bell
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: A rap song that's funny as hell about being a regular everyday normal guy - Ben Wright
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Bruce Willis - Respect Yourself
- Chris
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- Chris
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Absolutely beautiful and inspiring music vid without being cheesy - Julie
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Elkie Brooks - Pearl's A Singer
So good and she is still performing - Mac
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2007 Winner of the 48Hour Fast & Furious Film making Festival featuring Joey (Johnny Barker) the Shorty St serial killer with a couple of hilarious characters - Deek
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Panda Death Squad - Blinds feat. Fergie
- Wayne
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