The biggest viral videos of 2012

In this roundup from the Encore and Mumbrella Annual, we look back at the seven biggest viral video hits this year.

1. Dumb ways to die

The most viral Australian-made, brand-funded video of all time, this three-minute message about the dangers of messing about with trains was funded by Metro Trains and created by McCann Melbourne. It hit the front page of Reddit and generated 6m views in its first 48 hours.

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