First viral video of 2013: The Harlem Shake

Gangnam Style was the viral video of 2012 but the internet never sleeps. Six weeks into the new year, a new viral video sensation is taking over.

It’s called the Harlem Shake and as with all viral videos, viewers are usually left scratching their heads trying to figure out what it was that they’ve just seen.

The 30-second video is formulaic – a lone, masked dancer gyrates amidst a few disinterested people. Halfway through the video, the music ratchets up a notch and suddenly the screen is filled with crazy revellers.

The original video was published on February 2 and has already garnered 3.7-million views.

It was devised by a group of teenaged longboarders from Australia’s Sunshine Coast, who were looking for something to do during a rainy spell.

The Harlem Shake is actually a dance, dating back to the early 2000s. But it rarely features in the videos currently doing the rounds. It takes its name from the backing music, which is by Brooklyn-based dance music producer Baauer.

There are now scores of copycat versions featuring firefighters, an endearing father-son duo, the staff of entertainment website IGN, and rapper T Pain.




The fad picked up locally in recent days after a Cape Town based advertising agency the Jupiter Drawing Room made a version and dared its competitors to “out-shake” them.


Of course, the M&G Online had to have its own take.



Who says teambuilding costs money?

Now for the inevitable backlash. Oh wait, it’s already here.Who says teambuilding costs money?

Now for the inevitable backlash. Oh wait, it’s already here.




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‘Les Miz’ Meets ‘Gangnam Style,’ and YouTube Cheers

SEOUL, South Korea — The “Gangnam Style” video has spawned seemingly endless remakes; there are even sites that allow viewers to insert photos of themselves onto the animated bodies of people performing the famous horse dance.
Now the viral video has inspired another South Korean blockbuster, a parody of the movie musical “Les Misérables” featuring members of the air force. After just five days on YouTube, the video had been viewed almost three million times. (It probably did not hurt that one of the stars of the Hollywood movie,Russell Crowe, reposted a tweet with a link to the video.)

The video, “Les Militaribles,” opens by spoofing the dramatic first scene of the movie version of Victor Hugo’s epic novel, set in a jail where men live under the tyranny of the guards.






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Jobless Frenchman's Online CV goes viral!

Creativity trumps unemployment and a bad economy – at least for one jobless Frenchman, whose online CV went viral after he created a mock Amazon.com webpage and offered himself for sale based on his skills as a web product manager. Parisian Philippe Dubost caused an internet sensation by creating an Amazon-like webpage that invited prospective employers to bid for him. The price has been scratched out from $999,999, encouraging employers to offer their own salary options. The fake page urges buyers to "order soon", as there is "only one left in stock". The page includes a profile picture, skills and experience. It also has personal information like his height, languages spoken, and his best marathon time.

By clicking to add Dubost to your ‘cart’, his contact information pops up. He also links his resume to his blog. Under ‘shipping’ he indicated, “This item is available for shipping anywhere in the world!” demonstrating his willingness to travel. Dubost even developed a “frequently bought together” section and included running shoes (sold on Amazon) and airline tickets. "I wanted to do something fun. Résumés are not fun. They're not fun to write, not fun to read", Dubost told The Independent. "I thought it would be fun to build a small web product that would feel a little bit like a game you could interact with, like those baby toys where every button you push makes a different noise."

After the online CV went viral, around 100 employers had offered various job opportunities, Dubost says.
"So many awesome companies, projects, entrepreneurs, I'm starting to feel like a spoilt kid with too many toys," Dubost added. "And yes, among those there are indeed a few opportunities that match what I'm looking for and that I'm going to pursue." Unprecedented unemployment levels are putting a big strain on the young professionals to innovate traditional methods of job search. Earlier in January, the UK’s Adam Pacitti, 24, spent his last $800 on a billboard featuring his picture and a message “please give me a job”. In France, the number of jobless has continued to increase in December for the 19th consecutive month, affecting at least 3 million people, which is a near-15-year high.

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Boaters Witness Giant Dolphin Stampede While Whale Watching

Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari takes passengers for a nature watching boat ride off the coast of Dana Point, California. But even Captain Dave admits it isn’t everyday he catches an enormous Dolphin Stampede in action.

So it was great luck that one boat full of passengers were in the right place at the right time to witness a pod of nearly 1,000 dolphins charging some nearby whales.
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Boy Burst Into Tears After Receiving Dog For Christmas

This video posted by abbottvideo is three Christmases old, but has started to trend now. Ethan has always wanted his own pet dog, and after digging through wrapping paper for far too long, he discovered a dog leash.

He immediately looked up to confirm exactly what he was suppose to infer. He was finally getting his pet dog. Filled with emotion, he burst in to tears and hugged his dad.

Merry Christmas Ethan.
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Deaf and Dumb african skypes with a smartphone using Sign language!

In a "developing country" like Ghana in West Africa, people skyping with their smartphones(that is if they have one at all) is a rare occurence. However, this deaf and dumb man shows just how Techy He is when He was caught unawares skyping with a fellow comrade.On climbing a staircase i realized what was happening and couldn't help but take a shot! although it seems far off i had to stand there to avoid being caught and spoiling the fun.

Viral photo shows baby grabbing doctor's finger while still in womb

A Classic Pin-Up Photography

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When Alicia Atkins of Glendale, Ariz., was undergoing a routine C-section in October, something extraordinary happened. Atkins's baby girl – still inside her mother’s womb – reached up and grabbed her OBGYN’s finger.  Realizing how special the moment was, Dr. Allen Sawyer, who has also delivered Atkins’s other two children, called to her husband Randy to grab the camera. 

In a split second, he was able to capture the special moment just in time.

“I think it’s an amazing, beautiful photo; it’s just a precious photo at this point,” Atkins told FoxNews.com

Atkins is actually a professional photographer herself and owns her own business called A Classic Pin-Up Photography.  She shared the remarkable photo on her business’ Facebook page the day after Christmas, and it has since gone viral, having been shared more than 2,000 times.  Atkins said she did not expect how popular the photo would become.

“It’s a little overwhelming, we never expected it to go viral – especially worldwide,” Atkins said.  “We are so thrilled beyond words at how positive and grateful people are that we shared it.”

Atkins and her husband have named their new baby girl Neveah, which is ‘Heaven’ spelled backwards.  On her Facebook page, Atkins describes all of her kids as “miracle children.”

Meanwhile, the irony that her husband used her camera to take the photo is not lost on her.

“It was a little weird that my husband took one of the most popular photos on the site,” Atkins said.

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Kobe Bryant Vrs Messi ad goes viral

So, how does an ad for Turkish Airlines get more than 58 million views on YouTube?

Well, by pairing basketball star Kobe Bryant and famed soccer player Leo Messi with a kid. Also lots of cards and ice cream.

Enjoy:

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Eagle tries to snatch Kid...video goes Viral

When animals attack: birds of prey edition. This video of a golden eagle's failed attempt to carry off a small child at Mont Royal in Montreal, Canada, is certainly gobsmacking. The eagle appears to drop the kid from mid-air shortly after swooping, and the child seems upset but hopefully OK after the ordeal. That is, if any of this really happened. Some commenters are crying "fake," but the "footage" makes for dramatic viewing nonetheless — especially with the "Chariots of Fire" theme blaring over the slo-mo replay.

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A five year-olds rap video goes viral

No kindergartner would ever think to make a rap song about Alex Smith. This rap video featuring a "tattooed" 5-year-old rapping a song about the Niners young star and also features drawn-on ink, name drops of David Akers and West Coast gang signs. I'd say "watch it now," but I'm sure I had you at "name drops of David Akers