People Reveal the Realities of Going Viral

“Viral” is really a hard thing to nail down a definition for. I mean, sure, we all understand that it means a thing that spread around a lot, but how of “a lot” before it reaches the point of viral? Is it thousands of views? Hundreds of thousands? Millions? Over what period of time?

I suppose it’s more one of those “I don’t know how to describe it, but I know it when I see it” kind of things.

But what’s it like when it happens to YOU? Let’s see what these anonymous contributors had to say.

10. The kid

I recently saw an interview with the “Have You Ever Had a Dream” kid as an adult and it was trippy.

9. Follow back

Ok but like…if you’re following THAT many people, are you really following anybody?

8. No difference

In your life? Your mood? Your cause?

7. Backfire

Well that oughta teach them a lesson.

6. Ah, man

That’s crazy illegal. If someone does this to you and you know who it was, you have grounds for a lawsuit.

5. Show yourself!

I wonder which one it was…

4. It’s in the mail

This is how you use your powers for good.

3. Popping the question

I think they were mostly just marveling at your incredible show of wealth.

2. This just in

It really does take you aback for a minute.

1. Stalking problems

There’s a price to fame. Even fleeting fame.

Stay careful out there. Virality might not be all it’s cracked up to be.

What’s the most “viral” thing you’ve ever had a hand in?

Tell us in the comments.