So far, weve seen YouTubes top videos of the year, and Nielsens top TV ads of the year. Now its time for YouTubes top ads of the year.

It shouldnt come as any surprise, but the top TV ad of the year, according to Nielsen, happens to be the same ad as YouTubes top ad of the year. That would, of course, be Volkswagens The Force, featuring the little kid dressed ad Darth Vader. In fact, that video even made YouTubes top ten videos period.

1. VW – The Force

2. T-Mobile – Royal Wedding

3. Chrysler – Imported From Detroit

4. DC Shoes – Ken Blocks Gymkhana Four: The Hollywood Megamercial

5. SmartWater – Jennifer Aniston goes viral

6. Team Hot Wheels – The Yellow Drivers World Record Jump

7. Old Spice – Scent Vacation

8. Apple – Introducing Siri on iPhone 4S

9. Samsung – Unleash Your Fingers

10. Adidas D Rose: adiZero Rose 2 — The Bull

The lesson for advertisers appears to be: use Star Wars for inspiration in your campaigns. Of course, youll want to do that without getting sued.