Topic: viral

Dating Survey Guy Speaks, Defends Himself Against Creepiness

Last week, the dating "mistake" that had the Internet cluck-clucking in joyful schadenfreude was the "creepy" survey sent by a "24-year-old finance guy," known as Mike, to one of his dates. Mike has gotten in touch to share his side of the story.

By Jen Doll

May 4, 2012

The Short, Unhappy Life of a Meme Animal

R.I.P., Falling Bear, who burst onto the viral scene less than a week ago. We hardly knew ye.

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By Eric Randall

May 2, 2012

The Burning Issue News Outlets Barely Touch in Tanning Bed Mom Story

Hundreds of news outlets are picking up the story of Patricia Krentcil, a New Jersey woman who allegedly brought her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth, but some outlets aren't acknowledging the obvious reason they're elevating a local news report: the woman is painfully, cringe-inducingly tan.

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By Eric Randall

Apr 27, 2012

When Your 'Business' Card Goes Viral

One guy is learning what happens when your business card does too good a job of putting your name out there: People spam you all day.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 19, 2012

Seriously, What's So Great About Corgis?

What we are about to say is a matter of much controversy, but it must be asked nonetheless: Are corgis even that cute? 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Apr 6, 2012

'Ridiculously Photogenic Guy' Is Your Viral Superstar of the Week

Zeddie Little's photo has been viewed over 1.3 million times on Flickr and has inspired a meme based around his ridiculously photogenic smile amid the sweaty runners during a 10k Run in South Carolina.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 9, 2012

Meet the Man Behind DefendRush.org

On the morning of March 7, Mario Lurig, a 32-year-old "author, web developer, and chocolatier" who resides in the Greater Denver area, was on the Internet, catching up on the latest happenings involving Rush Limbaugh, the word "slut," and a woman named Sandra Fluke.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Feb 10, 2012

Why Is This Squirrel Purple?

A woman in Pennsylvania says no one believed that she saw a purple squirrel in her backyard, until her husband caught him in a trap and turned him into an Internet celebrity. 

Comments | 2,865 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jan 11, 2012

Steven Soderbergh's Weird Phase; Zero Gravity Cats

 Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your fiveminutes (or less) of attention.

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