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Displaying all articles tagged:
Viral
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July 12, 2018
Fortnite
Has Become the Instagram of Video Games
Since last September, the last-man-standing battle royale has been played by more than 125 million people.
By
Brian Feldman
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Mar. 10, 2017
Here’s the Viral Video of a Small Child That Everyone’s Talking About
People can’t stop posting this video!
By
Brian Feldman
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Feb. 5, 2017
New Yorkers Use Hand Sanitizer to Remove Subway Swastika Vandalism
Riders on the subway joined forces to remove anti-Semitic vandalism they reportedly found on a 1 train over the weekend.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
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Sept. 12, 2016
A 15-Year-Old Created a Dance Craze That’s Taken Over the Teenager Internet
How Zay Hilfiger’s catchy dance tune became a viral hit.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
Aug. 5, 2016
This 200-Watt Laser Could Burn Your Eyeballs Out, So Maybe Don’t Try to Make One
It’s just so damn bright.
By
Eva Hill
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Cait Munro
Dec. 29, 2015
Here’s What Should Have Gone Viral in 2015
RIP in peace, MyIdol.
By
Brian Feldman
Dec. 15, 2015
Five Microinterviews With Microviral Tweeters
What happens when you accidentally make a joke thousands of people like?
By
Mae Rice
Dec. 11, 2015
Cat Gets Stung in the Nose by Bee, Becomes Japanese Internet Sensation
This poor cat’s fame grew as quickly as its nose.
By
Jay Hathaway
Nov. 4, 2015
Activist Blows Up at Pundit on Local Fox Show
The local-news racial-politics fight everyone can share!
By
Kyle Chayka
Aug. 19, 2014
Why the Ice Bucket Challenge Went Viral
The anatomy of a perfect social-media phenomenon.
By
Annie Lowrey
the internet
Mar. 8, 2012
Why Kony 2012 Went Viral
The advocacy video sweeping the Internet had a very specific game plan.
By
Joe Coscarelli
catching the viral virus
Aug. 13, 2010
A Foolproof Guide to Going Viral
Target audience: bored office workers.
By
Nitasha Tiku