For me, the enthralling thing about online video is following the trends. Whether it’s big budget viral ads for corporate mega-brands, or sketch commentary regarding the writer’s strike, it’s great to see how one influential video can spawn a movement in the online video culture. Lately, I’ve been noticing a growing number of videos of individuals showcasing their impersonation skills. This surge has no-doubt been inspired by last year’s viral video 200 Impressions. In the 10-minute epic video, the creator runs the gamut of pop culture icons and their famous quotations.

As is always the case in any trend, you have the originator:

Then you have the variations:

And finally, the parodies:

Do you do impressions? If so, you should upload them to Yahoo! Video.

-Elias, Yahoo! video Team