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Viral Videos Are Contagious! Trivia Quiz

Viral videos are videos that become extremely popular through sharing on the internet. The term viral is used because of how quickly they spread and gain popularity. Can you figure out which viral video I am describing by the clue I give you?

A multiple-choice quiz by nealio302. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
nealio302

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
289,973

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In April of 2007, Tay Zonday became an overnight internet sensation when he posted this video on YouTube. With his white t-shirt, oversized glasses, and deep baritone voice, he sang his way into our hearts and garnered more than 22 million views within the first month after posting. What is the name of this viral video? Hint

Numa Numa

Star Wars Kid

Chocolate Rain

Little Superstar

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Question 2 of 10

2. In December of 2004, Gary Brolsma posted an innocent webcam-video of himself lip-syncing and dancing along to a song called "Dragostea Din Tei". By 2006 it had become it had become the second most-viewed viral video ever. What is the name of this viral video? Hint

Afro Ninja

Star Wars Kid

Numa Numa

Crazy Frog Bros

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Question 3 of 10

3. In September of 2005 these two food items, which are otherwise dull on their own, came together to create an internet phenomenon when science teacher Steve Spangler combined them to create an intense eruption. Since then, he has reworked his experiment several times. The experiment was subsequently duplicated by hundreds of people. What are the main ingredients of this viral video? Hint

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Diet Coke and Mentos

Macaroni and Cheese

Mountain Dew and Life Savers

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Question 4 of 10

4. In June of 2007, actress and model Amy Lee Ettinger lip-synched a song proclaiming her love for a particular 2008 presidential candidate. Within the first hour of posting, the video had received over 1,000 views. What is the name of this political viral video? Hint

Hillary Girl

Obama Girl

Huckabee Girl

McCain Girl

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Question 5 of 10

5. In September of 2007, Chris Crocker, who had had already made numerous videos that have been posted on YouTube and MySpace, gained international fame when he created a video in which he emotionally defended one of the world's most popular pop stars. What is the name of this viral video? Hint

The Bus Uncle

LonelyGirl15

Angry Video Game Nerd

Leave Britney Alone!

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Question 6 of 10

6. In November of 2002, a 14-year-old Canadian boy "secretly" video taped himself acting out a scene from his favorite sci-fi movie. The video was leaked onto the internet and eventually became the most viewed viral video of all time. What is the name of this viral video? Hint

Numa Numa

Star Wars Kid

White & Nerdy

Star Trek Kid

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Question 7 of 10

7. In this viral video there are several people playing an online RPG video game. They are discussing the plan of attack for the upcoming battle when one of them throws caution to the wind, screams his name as he initiates the fight, and eventually is the cause of his team's demise. Which viral video am I describing? Hint

Kilroy Stonekin

Summoner Geeks

Leeroy Jenkins

Angry Video Game Nerd

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Question 8 of 10

8. This viral video series shows the founder of Blendtec, Tom Dickson, asking the same question in every video...then answering his question by throwing just about anything you could imagine into a souped-up blender. What is the name of this video series? Hint

Blender-iffic!

Tom Dickson's Wild Blending Show

Let's Blend Something Together

Will It Blend?

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Question 9 of 10

9. In September of 2007, University of Florida student Andrew Meyer was subdued by police after asking Senator John Kerry a question during a forum at the school. The incident was caught on tape and posted onto the internet. What was the "unofficial" title of this viral video? Hint

Don't Arrest Me, Bro!

Don't Tase Me, Bro!

Boy Gets Tased

Take That, Kerry!

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Question 10 of 10

10. This viral video features the "Dancing Banana" and a song by "Buckwheat Boyz".

Answer: (Four Words (delicious sandwich))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Chocolate Rain

In November of 2008, Tay made the sequel to "Chocolate Rain", entitled "Cherry Chocolate Rain". The music video was professionally produced, as a promo for Diet Dr. Pepper's limited flavor, "Cherry Chocolate".

Answer: Numa Numa

In September of 2006, Brolsma posted a professional video, which he called "New Numa". The third installment of the Numa series was entitled "Numa Three". However, neither of them received as much attention as the original which, according to The Viral Factory, had been viewed more than 700 million times.

Answer: Diet Coke and Mentos

The experiment was so popular that it was redone by the likes of "Numb3rs" and "Mythbusters". It is thought to be that the "Mythbusters" crew created the highest geyser of Diet Coke; over 29 feet high.

Answer: Obama Girl

Ettinger's modeling resume includes her title as Miss New York City in the 2003 Miss Hawaiian Tropic beauty pageant. She released another political video in March of 2008, entitled "Hillary! Stop the attacks! Love, Obama Girl".

Answer: Leave Britney Alone!

Technology magazine "Wired" voted "Leave Britney Alone!" their top viral video for 2007. After its release, Crocker appeared on numerous television shows, such as "The Today Show", "Maury", "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", and "Jimmy Kimmel".

Answer: Star Wars Kid

In July of 2003, the boy, who has not been named, sued the four classmates that leaked the video, claiming that he was subjected to emotional stress and constant harassment, and would require years of psychiatric therapy to repair the damage. Eventually, a settlement was reached out of court. Within 4 years this video had over 900 million views, according to The Viral Factory.

Answer: Leeroy Jenkins

Like many other viral video stars, "Leeroy Jenkins" has found its way into many pop culture references. Among the most notable, it was part of a clue on a college episode of "Jeopardy", and was also the subject of a parody for the Toyota Tundra.

Answer: Will It Blend?

Some of the more interesting things that Dickson has blended: glow sticks, Wii remote, Grand Theft Auto 4, Halo 3, iPhone, stun gun, and a Rubik's Cube. He has unsuccessfully tried to blend a crowbar.

Answer: Don't Tase Me, Bro!

In 2007, the word "tase" was placed on the New Oxford American Dictionary's list of "words of the year". That same year, "Don't tase me, bro" was recognized as the most memorable quote of the year by the Yale Book of Quotations.

10. This viral video features the "Dancing Banana" and a song by "Buckwheat Boyz".

Answer: Peanut Butter Jelly Time

"Peanut Butter Jelly Time" has shown up in several pop culture references, including an episode of "Family Guy", in which Brian unsuccessfully tried to cheer up Peter by dressing up as the banana and performing the song/dance.

Source: Author nealio302

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