Cameron's 'Nasal Incident' Tops Online Video Poll

LONDON, April 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- David Cameron may be leading the latest voting intentions polls, but things can be very different in the world of web video clips. RealNetworks, the online video specialist, asked research company YouGov to take an alternative approach to the leadership question by asking respondents which of a series of embarrassing online videos, featuring each of the party leaders, they would most like to see or see again. Almost twice as many people wanted to see David Cameron being sneezed on in Hastings (16%), than either of the incidents involving the other major party leaders (http://uk.real.com/realplayer/specials/uk-election-2010/).

Perhaps reflecting his remarkable growth in recognition since the first Prime Ministerial debate, only 6% of those surveyed wanted to see Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg hearing that nobody knows him in the Party's Romsey constituency during a filmed radio interview. Gordon Brown will be glad to hear that his 'nasal' incident, apparently picking his nose (you be the judge) during Prime Minister's Questions, is much less popular than David Cameron's (7%).

One piece of good news for all three of the major party leaders is that the largest percentage (24%) of those who expressed a preference most wanted to see BNP leader Nick Griffin being pelted with eggs outside Parliament. Hopefully, the large proportion (29%) that didn't express a preference, doesn't reflect voter apathy but instead points to the proportion of the population that still find online video a mystery.

Notes to Editors

RealNetworks has recently brought out its latest RealPlayer SP software (http://uk.real.com/realplayer) and now provides consumers with the easiest way to download web video to PC and transfer to mobile devices for free. After the install, RealPlayer users can simply click on the "download this video" button which will appear over online video on the webpage visited. The content will then be instantly downloaded to their PC hard-drive ready for play-back or transfer to their mobile phone. So if you really enjoyed the footage of your potential future leaders, download them with RealPlayer SP for continuous amusement. All the clips can be found on ( http://uk.real.com/realplayer/specials/uk-election-2010/).

About RealNetworks

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YouGov Research

All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2124 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 23rd - 26th April 2010. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+).

SOURCE RealNetworks