LONDON -- It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But, 2016 is finally drawing to a close.
SEE ALSO:Behold, all your favorite viral trends in one viral videoAs we reflect on the events that have defined the year, YouTube has revealed which trending videos dominated 2016 -- be they viral challenges, adverts or music videos.
And -- needless to say -- there are a few surprising contenders.
Unsurprisingly, Adele's hilarious stint on Carpool Karaoke topped the list of the UK's most viewed YouTube videos, followed by a diverse array of videos that have tickled the UK's fancy this year.
Work was a strong theme in music in 2016, with both Fifth Harmony's "Work from home" and Rihanna's "Work" in topping the list of most viewed music videos of the year.
And, by the looks of the list of top five videos, it's been a good year for Rihanna...
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