12.10.08 - 4:00PM
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Urlesque Staff

2008 Urlies - This Year's Cry

And the winner is... CHRISTIAN THE LION

2 dudes, 1 lion, and us sobbing uncontrollably? Yep, that sounds about right. There was some great stuff online this year that made us weepier than an Oprah special about children suffering from cancer of the heartstrings. Sure, the video about two guys reunited with their lion buddy, Christian, after a year -- at which point they were told that they'd go unrecognized -- is Vintage 'Net. But with the new addition of Whitney Houston singing the battle cry note from "I Will Always Love You" at the exact moment when one's tear ducts inevitably self-implode, we were rendered helpless. They were reunited, and it felt so good.

The nominees:

	Angel at the Post Office
	Dog Stays With Kittens in Fire
	Moose Plays in Sprinkler, Soundtracked by Alison Krauss
	Rupert, the Tiniest Deer
	Soldier Returns Home, Greeted by Excited Dogs

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12.17.08

By Richard

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I agree that this short video is wonderful....and I find it humbling in a way. Yes, it is true, there are so many more videos also that would and do touch our lives regardless of who, what, or where we all are coming from. In a world full of hate, self centeredness, and secular...This is all that is 'good' that truly felt by someone who wants to see.

12.18.08

By blondie1954

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I could not watch this video too many times--- My eyes tear up every time while a smile is broadly across my face..... Love it!

1.24.09

By Becky

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I have the whole video of Christain. He did go into the wild like they said he did. He stayed with a man who had other lions of his own. This man had one lion named Boy. Boy was in the wild until he got into a fight in the wild. The man who owns Christian in also took Boy in to. Boy did not trust anyone but this man.

12.28.08

By lu

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so beautiful... really touched my heart

12.28.08

By Sliverbane

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When I first saw this I said to myself...No Way! After a moment the lioness came in to frame. Holy crap...now I can see the possibilities of Christian remembering his 'two dads' but the female is wild right?! This is so touching...because defys all the clinical and sometimes depressing 'rules' about the relationship of man and nature. About life. Yeah, it made me tear up. I'd love to know more about this lion and the two men who raised him.

12.28.08

By Tracey

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I was fine untill I saw Goerge Adamson, then I wept like a little girl!

12.28.08

By Nel

Neutral

I cried each of the 4 times I view the Lion recognizing his former friends ! I'm impressed at how well he was reintroduced to the wild. I hope Born Free gets many donations. Nel

12.28.08

By mia

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I agree with richard,blondie and lu.This story touch my heart.

12.28.08

By Taylor

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This video brought me joy and tears to my eyes almost..I had to watch it twice. I am like, speech-less..This story is WONDERFUL!!!

12.28.08

By Chappel

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I've seen this 50 times and I cry everytime.

12.28.08

By Mo

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Love has No Boundries no matter who or what it's between!

12.28.08

By gayle

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It really impactful to me! I couldn't stop sobbing.. Amazing to watch... Thanks for sharing an impactful picture! Nobel prize! Donations to be contributed...

12.28.08

By Karen

Neutral

It is amazing how all of God's creatures can love and be loved. I have made many donations to save the animals and each time I watch this my heart and eyes cry tons of rivers,but it fills my heart to think that maybe,just maybe we can get it right someday.

12.28.08

By Terry

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Whenever I see it...I cry with happiness. It's one of my favorite video's ever!!

12.28.08

By edgar

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yep i cried !!!!!!!sip llore

12.28.08

By tarotwitch65

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Oh My Goodness!!! The visable outpour of love from the Lion!! His mate fully trusted him with the two humans and even went up to them. Love truly is, and should be, unconditional. I cried rivers when I saw this. I bookmarked this one.

12.29.08

By Angela

Neutral

Wow, This video touched my heart! I have always had a passion for Lions and I was in tears when I saw this video.......I loved it

12.28.08

By Alex

Neutral

One of the most gorgeous videos i've ever seen. I hope many people see this -- especially people who don't think animals feel or love or remember. Just because they cannot speak does not mean they cannot feel deep emotions. This video illustrates that more clearly then any i've ever seen. It's just beautiful..and bravo to the men who rescued that lion and gave him a wonderful life.

12.28.08

By Shannon

Neutral

Thank goodness this was truly the beautiful experience it was purported to be. I was scared to death that it was some spoof that would show the lion attacking the first man. It's beautiful and moving and very humbling. Thank you.