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List of Internet phenomena

List of Internet phenomena
This is a partial list of social and cultural phenomena specific to the Internet, such as popular themes, catchphrases, images, viral videos, jokes, and more. When such fads and sensations occur online, they tend to grow rapidly and become more widespread because the instant communication facilitates word of mouth. Advertising Animation and comics Evan and Gregg Spiridellis, founders of JibJab The adult brony fans of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic grew from its 4chan roots xkcd's "Wikipedian Protestor" comic Email Related:  everything else

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Internet meme A meme is "an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture".[3] An Internet meme may take the form of an image, hyperlink, video, picture, website, or hashtag. It may be just a word or phrase, including an intentional misspelling. These small movements tend to spread from person to person via social networks, blogs, direct email, or news sources. They may relate to various existing Internet cultures or subcultures, often created or spread on sites such as 4chan, Reddit and numerous others in our time, or by Usenet boards and other such early-internet communications facilities. Fads and sensations tend to grow rapidly on the Internet, because the instant communication facilitates word-of-mouth transmission. History[edit] In the early days of the Internet, such content was primarily spread via email or Usenet discussion communities. Evolution and propagation[edit] Marketing[edit] See also[edit] Further reading[edit] Blackmore, Susan (March 16, 2000).

List of countries and dependencies by population From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This is a list of countries and dependencies by population. It includes sovereign states, inhabited dependent territories and, in some cases, constituent countries of sovereign states, with inclusion within the list being primarily based on the ISO standard ISO 3166-1. For instance, the United Kingdom is considered a single entity, while the constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are considered separately. Method Figures used in this chart are based on the most up-to-date estimates or projections by the national census authority, where available, and are usually rounded off. Where updated national data are not available, figures are based on the estimates or projections for 2022 by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Areas that form integral parts of sovereign states, such as the countries of the United Kingdom, are counted as part of the sovereign states concerned. Notes References

Viral video History[edit] More recently, there has been a surge in viral videos on video sharing sites such as YouTube, partially because of the availability of affordable digital cameras.[16] Number of views[edit] There have been the questions of "what exactly constitutes a viral video? How many views does it need to be considered 'viral'? Social impact[edit] Band and music promotion[edit] YouTube has become a means of promoting bands and their music. A video broadcasting the Free Hugs Campaign, with accompanying music by the Sick Puppies, led to instant fame for both the band and the campaign,[19][20] with more campaigns taking place in different parts of the world. Education[edit] Viral videos continue to increase in popularity as teaching and instructive aids. Customer complaints[edit] Cyberbullying[edit] The Canadian high school student known as Star Wars Kid was subjected to significant harassment and ostracizing after the viral success of his video. Political implications[edit] See also[edit]

TikTok Revenue and Usage Statistics (2021) - Business of Apps TikTok, known as Douyin in its home market, was launched in China in September 2016. It was pushed out globally as TikTok the following year. The TikTok app allows users to create 15 second videos, soundtracked by music clips. Get the full TikTok premium report here with curated graphs, data and analysis TikTok/Douyin parent company ByteDance also owns hugely popular Chinese AI-powered news aggregation platform Toutiao, created by CEO Zhang Yiming at the age of 29 in 2012. This was a strategic triumph. TikTok/Douyin (and formerly Musical.ly) users use the app largely to create, share, and view content based around lip syncing, dancing, comedy skits, and other physical activities. As of 2021, TikTok is one of the world’s best-loved apps (for those under a certain age at least), its success powered by some of the world’s most sophisticated AI. That said, it has not been without its controversies. It is has been investigated in the US over national security concerns and user privacy.

Open Video Alliance | Open source, open standards, participatory culture Social Searcher - Free Social Media Search Engine DIY ethic Boy building a model airplane DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks without the aid of a paid expert. Literally meaning "do it yourself," the DIY ethic promotes the idea that anyone is capable of performing a variety of tasks rather than relying on paid specialists. Rather than belittling or showing disdain for those who engage in manual labor or skilled crafts, DIY champions the average individual seeking such knowledge and expertise. Punk culture[edit] Riot Grrrl, associated with third-wave feminism, also adopted the core values of the DIY punk ethic by leveraging creative ways of communication through zines and other projects.[3] The German punk band Mono für Alle! The DIY punk ethic also applies to simple everyday living, such as: Learning bicycle repair rather than taking a bike to a mechanic's shop. Some educators also engage in DIY teaching techniques, sometimes referred to as Edupunk. DIY Music bands[edit] Skateboarding[edit] Around the world[edit]

Why Does Bitcoin Have Value? Bitcoin derives its value from a variety of different attributes. Ultimately, both crypto and fiat currencies have value because of trust. As long as society believes in the fiat system, money will continue to have value. We can say the same for Bitcoin: it has value because users believe it does. But unlike fiat, Bitcoin has no central bank, and its decentralized structure allowed for the creation of a unique financial system. Blockchain technology offers a great deal of security, utility, and other benefits. One of the biggest struggles for newcomers to crypto is grasping how and why a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin (BTC) can have value. Think about the money we all use daily. Although there are remarkable differences, BTC, as a digital form of money, shares some similarities with the fiat money we are all used to. In short, what gives money value is trust. Fiat money is the one issued and officialized by a government. For some cryptocurrencies, utility is also an important factor.

D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist is a low-budget documentary film released by Music Video Distributors in 2002.[1] The film is a "celebration of the underdog" and deals with why artists do what they do, regardless of the lack of a continuous paycheck. The DVD was released (under the title "D.I.Y. or Die: Burn This DVD") with no region restrictions or copy protection. Director Michael W. Dean allowed and even encouraged people to make copies for non-commercial use.[3] References[edit] External links[edit] Primary Colors Are Red, Yellow and Blue, Right? Well, Not Exactly Go ahead and ask Google — the knower of all things — to name the primary colors. You'll get a straightforward answer that likely aligns with everything you learned as an elementary school coloring book expert. The primary colors are red, yellow and blue. But as with most seemingly simple concepts, the answer is actually a whole lot more complex. And while Google isn't exactly lying to you, it doesn't exactly tell the whole story, either. What Are Primary Colors? Here's the deal about primary colors: The players depend on the game. So, what gives? Stephen Westland, Professor of Colour Science at the University of Leeds in England breaks things down into simple terms (before getting into the confusing complexities), in an email. "Both systems are accomplishing one task," says Mark Fairchild, professor and director of the Program of Color Science/Munsell Color Science Laboratory at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. Additive Color Mixing Subtractive Color Mixing

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