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We've seen a lot of these videos, but this is the first one we've posted from this vantage—and now we know why.

But wouldn't it be nice if once—just once—we came across a tourist video that used no music from the Rocky movies?

It's been quite some time since we showed one of these videos—and this time, the runners aren't just any old tourists.

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Rocky and Rambo have sided with the soldier: Sylvester Stallone told Fox News yesterday morning that he is backing John McCain in his presidential bid. We find his justification reasonable, though perhaps less elegant than it could be:

Raise your hand if you don't love YouTube/Viddler/Google Video/etc. Okay, that one guy raising your hand? You probably just want to scroll past this post, because it probably won't interest you in the slightest. To the rest of you, here are the fifteen videos we've posted in 2007 that I'm still entirely too proud of myself for finding. (The video embedded here didn't make it to the list, but deserves honorable mention if only because it's a locally-produced response to one of the best SNL musical numbers in a decade.)

People, for the love of Strunk and White, please proofread your title cards before posting your videos on YouTube – especially when you've got the kind of video you know Phillyist likes to post!...

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While I would hate to date myself…oh, what am I saying, I date myself just about every time my wife leaves the house for 15 minutes: I am a member of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Being a member of the Art Museum has many benefits. Tops on the list includes getting to see tons of filthy rich white people doing their best Rocky impersonation, the privilege of being serenaded by a sketchy guy selling water out of a cooler while singing a ridiculously loud version of Jodeci’s “If You Think You’re Lonely Now,” and the honor of hearing umpteen jokes from your wife regarding the word “member.” “Wow, there are a lot of members here.” “That member gets priority status.” “Is that where the members enter?” The list could go on forever.

Come on! Do we really need to explain this week's title? (We'll give you a hint: look at the picture.) Now, on with the listings!

If you’re Travis, making an entrance through the front of the Electric Factory and weaving your way through an audience is an easy way to stir up some excitement. Simultaneously playing “Gonna Fly Now,” (The “Rocky” Theme) by Bill Conti makes for an even better introduction. Jump up and down on stage with your fists in the air, and you’ve got your Philly fans pulling for you to be good. Show that you’ve got...