MADs

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2009-10-02T20:16:15Z

MAD tapes

1978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active Japanese, Nico Nico Douga, parody, remix

MADs <h2>About</h2> <p><strong><span class="caps">MAD</span></strong> is a modern Japanese term referring to parody/remix videos and audio clips that have been edited and re-arranged by “creative-secondary” authors. A typical <span class="caps">MAD</span> movie is put together by combining visual fragments of anime/manga with edited anime/j-pop soundtrack; it varies in length from a few seconds to several minutes and may not even include any music at all, mainly for comical effect. Because <span class="caps">MAD</span> movies are created in parodical nature with their own unique narrative plots, they should be distinguished from fan-made videos and artworks that are still based on the original canons. Thanks to popular video-sharing communities like Nico Nico Douga, <span class="caps">MAD</span> artworks have become an essential base of Japanese internet culture.</p> <h2>Origins</h2> <p>The earliest form of <span class="caps">MAD</span> culture can be traced back to personal exchanges of <span class="caps">MAD</span> tapes—cassette tapes containing re-edited, mash-up footage of various newsclips—among Japanese university students in the 1980s. According to <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20050212172315/web.ics.purdue.edu/~milliken/anime/mad.html">this <span class="caps">MAD</span> <span class="caps">FAQ</span> page</a>, a couple of alumni students from Osaka University of Arts & Music are cited as the original pioneers of audio MADs as well as anime <span class="caps">MADS</span>. The term “<span class="caps">MAD</span>” stems from one of the early cassette tapes originally titled “Kichigai Tape” (Tape of Madness), but for some reason, it became more commonly known by the English equivalent.</p> <h2>Types of MADs</h2> <p>While most <span class="caps">MAD</span> contents in circulations are anime-related, non-anime MADs do exist.</p> <h3>Audio <span class="caps">MAD</span> (in Japanese)</h3> <p>Pioneered by Imai during the early days of <span class="caps">MAD</span> tapes, Audio <span class="caps">MADS</span> consist of stringing together dialogue from popular anime to editing news broadcasts straight from the television, ultimately resulting in a new dialogue made of various sound-bites.</p> <p><span class="caps">MAD</span> news #1:</p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YfD46tYRpq4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YfD46tYRpq4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><span class="caps">MAD</span> news #2:</p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SYhGTPfKwvA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SYhGTPfKwvA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><span class="caps">MAD</span> news #3:</p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ghgefM4yy1A&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ghgefM4yy1A&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h3>Visual <span class="caps">MAD</span></h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/touhou-project-東方project">Touhou</a> visual <span class="caps">MAD</span> feat. Inaba Tewi:</li> </ul> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cIbeim3iVQ4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cIbeim3iVQ4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/touhou-project-東方project">Touhou</a> visual <span class="caps">MAD</span> feat. Flandre Scarlet</li> </ul> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LaFBFX4nZOA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LaFBFX4nZOA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h3>Video <span class="caps">MAD</span></h3> <p>Spiderman <span class="caps">MAD</span> Video:</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ga7wqHjiybg&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ga7wqHjiybg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Yu-Gi-Oh <span class="caps">MAD</span> Video:</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/89ROnpBWGh0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/89ROnpBWGh0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Lucky Star <span class="caps">MAD</span> Video:</p> <p><object width="384" height="313"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QW0WDcT6Sqs&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QW0WDcT6Sqs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="384" height="313" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p>

2009-10-11T23:46:37Z

1029

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2009-09-21T21:33:22Z

2006

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active blog, online publication, pop culture

Single Topic Blogs <h2>About</h2> <p><strong>Single-topic blogs</strong> are online publications frequently updated with theme-specific media content, in many cases through user-generated contributions. In comparison to other types of collaborative blogs, single topic blog are designed with minimal emphasis on site features and authorship of published materials. Instead, they are heavily geared towards facilitating mass replication of specific memes/media through providing custom macro generators and relying on user-generated content/submission.</p> <h2>Origin</h2> <p>While the overall concept of niche blogging may have been existence for some time, it was only until recently that single topic blogs really began to grow by large numbers. In part, this can be attributed to the advent of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microblogging">microblogging</a>, availability of easy online publishing tools as well as the bandwagon effect, following the media coverage of popular single topic blogs like <a href="http://www.latfh.com">Look At This Fucking Hipster</a> and <a href="http://www.failblog.org">FAILBlog</a>.</p> <h2>Examples of Single Topic Blogs</h2> <div style="text-align: left;" align="center"> <table id="ubuw" width="600" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="0" class="zeroBorder" bordercolor="#000000" style="text-align: center;"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="e5xe" href="http://www.fmylife.com" target="_blank" title="F My Life">F My Life</a> <br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="b0.b" href="http://www.failblog.org" target="_blank" title="FAIL Blog"><span class="caps">FAIL</span> Blog</a> <br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="x2fk" href="http://engrishfunny.com" target="_blank" title="Engrish Funny">Engrish Funny</a> </span><br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="xe86" href="http://www.textsfromlastnight.com/" target="_blank" title="Text From Last Night">Text From Last Night</a> <br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="jesb" href="http://www.thisiswhyyourefat.com" target="_blank" title="This is Why You're Fat">This is Why You’re Fat</a> <br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="ak0q" href="http://onceuponawin.com" target="_blank" title="Once Upon a Win">Once Upon a Win</a> </span><br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="gclp" href="http://www.graphjam.com" target="_blank" title="Graph Jam">Graph Jam</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="g59u" href="http://www.latfh.com" target="_blank" title="Look At This Fucking Hipster">Look at this Fucking Hipster</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="gdna" href="http://playdeadpics.com" target="_blank" title="Playing Dead">Playing Dead</a> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="bxr8" href="http://www.engrish.com" target="_blank" title="Engrish">Engrish</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="nipt" href="http://sadguysontradingfloors.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="Sad Guys on Trading Floor">Sad Guys on Trading Floor</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="gzn." href="http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/" target="_blank" title="Stuff White People Like">Stuff White People Like</a> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="c9-3" href="http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/" target="_blank" title="Awkward Family Photos">Awkward Family Photos</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="imxe" href="http://asleeponthesubway.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="Asleep on the Subway">Asleep on the Subway</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="au5z" href="http://www.fupenguin.com/" target="_blank" title="F U Penguin">F U Penguin</a> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="baha" href="http://www.cryingwhileeating.com" target="_blank" title="Crying While Eating">Crying While Eating</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="uyw9" href="http://disgustingmakeouts.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="Disgusting Makeouts">Disgusting Makeouts</a></span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="hm_z" href="http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Cake Wreck">Cake Wreck</a> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="j20q" href="http://owltattoos.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Owl Tattoos">Owl Tattoos</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="nt44" href="http://happiestpeopleever.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="Happiest People Ever">Happiest People Ever</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="m1k:" href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/" target="_blank" title="Overheard in NY">Overheard in NY</a> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="ioc-" href="http://www.awkwardboners.com/" target="_blank" title="Awkward Boners">Awkward Boners</a> <br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="h9ne" href="http://www.lookatthisdouchebag.com/" target="_blank" title="Look at this Douchebag">Look at this Douchebag</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="y7ij" href="http://kanyegate.tumblr.com" target="_blank" title="KanyeGate">KanyeGate</a> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="jo2:" href="http://playdeadpics.com/" target="_blank" title="Playing Dead">Playing Dead</a> <br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="os_g" href="http://totallylookslike.com/" target="_blank" title="Totally Looks Like">Totally Looks Like</a> <br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="v4wz" href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/" target="_blank" title="I Can Haz Cheeseburger?">I Can Haz Cheeseburger?</a> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'"><a id="fb2g" href="http://www.ugliesttattoos.com" target="_blank" title="UgliestTattoos">UgliestTattoos</a> </span><br></td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="oc-o" href="http://mylifeisg.com/" target="_blank" title="My Life is G">My Life is G</a> </td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="qfp_" href="http://1000awesomethings.com/" target="_blank" title="1000 Awesome Things">1000 Awesome Things</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="dqxh" href="http://thereifixedit.com/" title="There, I Fixed It">There, I Fixed It</a> </td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="muok" href="http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/" target="_blank" title="People of Walmart">People of Walmart</a> </td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="p5kc" href="http://thatwillbuffout.com/" target="_blank" title="That Will Buff Out">That Will Buff Out</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="a03v" href="http://fuckyeahsharks.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="Fuck Yeah Sharks">Fuck Yeah Sharks</a> </td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="gd5g" href="http://thisisphotobomb.com/" target="_blank" title="This is Photobomb">This is Photobomb</a> </td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="l-:a" href="http://highdeas.com" target="_blank" title="High-deas">High-deas</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="h-m1" href="http://notalwaysright.com/" target="_blank" title="Not Always Right">Not Always Right</a> </td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="pek1" href="http://epicute.com/" target="_blank" title="Epicute: Cute Food Blog">Epicute: Cute Food Blog</a> </td> <td width="33.333333333333336%"><a id="yhfi" href="http://whythefuckdoyouhaveakid.com/" target="_blank" title="Why the F Do You Have Kids">Why the F Do You Have Kids</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <h2>Why Single Topic Blogs?</h2> <p>Blogging about one specific topic carries <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1503946/the_benefits_of_single_topic_blogging.html?cat=3">several advantages</a>:</p> <ul> <li>Having a blog focused on one topic leads you an air of credibility</li> <li>It is easier to gain a reader base when you blog about one topic.</li> <li>Blogging on one subject makes contextual advertising easier.</li> <li>Having an entire blog on one subject is better for search engine optimization (<span class="caps">SEO</span>).</li> </ul> <h2>Single Topic Blog Books</h2> <div class="dipity_embed" style="width:500px" align="center"><iframe width="500" height="300" src="http://www.dipity.com/hiiambradkim/Blogs-to-Books/embed_tl?ct=Mon Sep 28 2009 17:36:01 GMT-0400 (EDT)&z=6mon&bgcolor=%23002C79" style="border:1px solid #CCC;"></iframe><p style="margin:0;font-family:Arial,sans;font-size:13px;text-align:center"><a href="http://www.dipity.com/hiiambradkim/Blogs-to-Books">Timeline of Blogs to Books</a> on <a href="http://www.dipity.com/" />Dipity</a>.</p></div>

2009-10-13T21:13:34Z

976

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2009-09-09T20:58:17Z

Contagious Media Showdown

2005

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active wtf

Crying While Eating <div align="center"> <p><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/17781/original/cryingwhileeating.jpg" alt="" /></p> </div> <h2>About</h2> <p>Crying While Eating is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contagious_media">contagious media</a> website project featuring voluntarily submitted videos of people crying while they eat something. Originally put together in 2005 as a contest submission for Contagious Media Showdown, Crying While Eating was quickly picked up by online media outlets like BoingBoing and MetaFilter within the first 48 hours of its launch. Examples and iterations of <span class="caps">CWE</span> videos can be found on its official concept blog <a href="http://www.cryingwhileeating.com">CryingWhileEating.com</a> as well as on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%22crying++while+eating%22&search_type=&aq=f">YouTube.</a></p> <h2>Contagious Media Showdown & Bored-at-work Network</h2> <p>Contagious Media Showdown was a viral media contest held in May 2005 and organized by Jonah Peretti, the co-founder of Buzzfeed and Huffington Post. Originally conceived by Peretti as an experimental project to study the dynamics of what he referred to as “bored at work network”, the competition paved the way for several viral startup projects including <a href="http://www.cryingwhileeating.com">Crying While Eating</a>, <a href="http://www.forgetmenotpanties.com/">Forget me Not Panties</a>, <a href="http://blogebrity.com/">Blogebrity</a>, and <a href="http://ringtonedancer.contagiousmedia.org/">Ringtone Dancer.</a></p> <h2>How to Create Your Own Crying-While-Eating Video</h2> <p>1. State your first name.<br /> 2. State your choice of food.<br /> 3. State your reason for crying.<br /> 4. Record & upload yourself crying while eating.</p> <h2>Responses / Examples</h2> <div align="center"><strong>Ryan</strong><br /> What he’s eating: Whipped Cream<br /> What he’s crying about: Missed a great opportunity<br /> <object CLASSID="clsid:02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B" width="320" height="256" CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab"> <param name="src" value="sample.mov"> <param name="qtsrc" value="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Ryan.mov"> <param name="autoplay" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="false"> <param name="controller" value="true"> <embed src="sample.mov" qtsrc="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Ryan.mov" width="320" height="256" autoplay="false" loop="false" controller="true" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/"></embed> </object></div> <div align="center"><strong>Jesus</strong><br /> What he’s eating: Potatoes and Ketchup<br /> What he’s crying about: The wasted promise of youth<br /> <object CLASSID="clsid:02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B" width="320" height="256" CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab"> <param name="src" value="sample.mov"> <param name="qtsrc" value="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Jesus.mov"> <param name="autoplay" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="false"> <param name="controller" value="true"> <embed src="sample.mov" qtsrc="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Jesus.mov" width="320" height="256" autoplay="false" loop="false" controller="true" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/"></embed> </object></div> <div align="center"><strong>Aaron</strong><br /> What he’s eating: Pringles and 22oz Presidente <br /> What he’s crying about: His girlfriend is making him go to therapy<br /> <object CLASSID="clsid:02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B" width="320" height="256" CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab"> <param name="src" value="sample.mov"> <param name="qtsrc" value="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Aaron.mov"> <param name="autoplay" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="false"> <param name="controller" value="true"> <embed src="sample.mov" qtsrc="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Aaron.mov" width="320" height="256" autoplay="false" loop="false" controller="true" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/"></embed> </object></div> <div align="center"><div align="center"><strong>Kayleah</strong><br /> What she’s eating: A head of lettuce <br /> What she’s crying about: Not comfortable with human contact <br /> <object CLASSID="clsid:02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B" width="320" height="256" CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab"> <param name="src" value="sample.mov"> <param name="qtsrc" value="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Kayleah.mov"> <param name="autoplay" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="false"> <param name="controller" value="true"> <embed src="sample.mov" qtsrc="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Kayleah.mov" width="320" height="256" autoplay="false" loop="false" controller="true" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/"></embed> </object></div> <div align="center"><strong>Ben H</strong><br /> What he’s eating: Brie cheese, lettuce and tomato on a baguette<br /> What he’s crying about: The elephant in the room <br /> <object CLASSID="clsid:02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B" width="320" height="256" CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab"> <param name="src" value="sample.mov"> <param name="qtsrc" value="http://cryingwhileeating.com/BenH.mov"> <param name="autoplay" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="false"> <param name="controller" value="true"> <embed src="sample.mov" qtsrc="http://cryingwhileeating.com/BenH.mov" width="320" height="256" autoplay="false" loop="false" controller="true" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/"></embed> </object></div> <div align="center"><strong>Christopher</strong><br /> What he’s eating: Chicken tenders, spicy ranch dressing <br /> What he’s crying about: Global warming<br /> <object CLASSID="clsid:02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B" width="320" height="256" CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab"> <param name="src" value="sample.mov"> <param name="qtsrc" value="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Christopher.mov"> <param name="autoplay" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="false"> <param name="controller" value="true"> <embed src="sample.mov" qtsrc="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Christopher.mov" width="320" height="256" autoplay="false" loop="false" controller="true" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/"></embed> </object></div> <div align="center"><strong>Byl</strong><br /> What he’s eating: Fresh mozzarella <br /> What he’s crying about: Parenthood like being pecked to death by small chickens <br /> <object CLASSID="clsid:02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B" width="320" height="256" CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab"> <param name="src" value="sample.mov"> <param name="qtsrc" value="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Byl.mov"> <param name="autoplay" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="false"> <param name="controller" value="true"> <embed src="sample.mov" qtsrc="http://cryingwhileeating.com/Byl.mov" width="320" height="256" autoplay="false" loop="false" controller="true" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/"></embed> </object></div> <h2>YouTube response videos (embed disabled)</h2> <ul> <li>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vexxzdu6zPA</li> </ul> <h2>Google Insights</h2> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fig%2Fmodules%2Fgoogle_insightsforsearch_interestovertime_searchterms.xml&up__property=empty&up__search_terms=%22crying+while+eating%22&up__location=empty&up__category=0&up__time_range=empty&up__compare_to_category=false&synd=ig&w=320&h=350&lang=en-US&title=Google+Insights+for+Search&border=%23ffffff%7C3px%2C1px+solid+%23999999&output=js"></script>

2009-09-12T01:54:27Z

889

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/889/original/Picture_2.png?1252529896

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/816/thumb/kenLee.jpg?1251844129

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Lee_(song)

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/816/square/kenLee.jpg?1251844129

2009-09-01T22:28:49Z

American Idol

2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active non-english, bulgaria, american idol, viral video, humiliation

Ken Lee <h2>About</h2> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_RgL2MKfWTo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_RgL2MKfWTo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>Ken Lee (“Can’t Live”) is a phonetic interpretation of Mariah Carey’s 1993 cover single and Badfinger’s classic love song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyBS_1vGwpU">“Without You”</a> performed by Valentina Hasan, a contestant who auditioned for the Bulgarian TV show <i>Music Idol</i> in February 2008. Although Ms. Hasan didn’t make the cut to the next round of competition, her audition clip quickly spread through Bulgarian internet hubs and gained over four million views within the first month of debut on YouTube.</p> <p>In an interview that took place in July 2008, Hasan explained to the Bulgarian media that she had no knowledge of English. She had just learned the song by heart and by ear, by listening to it repeatedly on a cassette recorder, and “sang it the way she felt it.” You can watch the interview clip below.</p> <h2>Karaoke Version & Lyrics</h2> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DaZMsKsTlms&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DaZMsKsTlms&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <table cellpadding="3" style=" color: black; background-color: white" class="zeroBorder"> <tbody> <tr style="vertical-align: top"> <td><b>Garbled Version</b><br /> <br /> <p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px">No one ken to ken to sivmen,<br> nor yon clees toju maliveh.<br> When i gez aju zavateh na nalechoo more,<br> new yonooz tonigh molinigh,<br> Yon sorra shooo,<br> yes ee shooo, ooo.<br> -Ken leee<br> tulibu dibu douchoo<br> Ken Lee,<br> Ken lee meju more.<br> Ken Lee<br> tulibu dibu douchoo<br> Ken Lee,<br> Ken lee meju more</p> </td> <td><b>Proper English Version</b><br /> <br /> <p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px">No I can’t forget this evening<br> Or your face as you were leaving<br> But I guess that’s just the way the story goes<br> You always smile but in your eyes<br> your sorrow shows<br> Yes, it shows<br> I can’t live<br> if living is without you<br> I can’t live<br> I can’t give anymore<br> I can’t live<br> if living is without you<br> I can’t give<br> I can’t give anymore</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2>Remixes & Parodies</h2> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/D61VMTs6SIA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/D61VMTs6SIA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4_NTgInrRAs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4_NTgInrRAs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <div align="center">Indonesian Idol (Enum) vs Bulgarian Idol (Ken Lee):<br /> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cl-3l-31rJs&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cl-3l-31rJs&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></div> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/48WBT9NgcVc&hl=en&fs=1&start=60"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/48WBT9NgcVc&hl=en&fs=1&start=60" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <h2>Appearances in Mainstream Media</h2> <h3>Music Idol: Take Two</h3> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cT18LZItBLA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cT18LZItBLA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>The popularity of the video encouraged Music Idol producers to invite Hasan back to sing the song live a few weeks later. By this time, Hasan had had more training with the English lyrics, made fewer errors, and poked fun at her own interpretation by singing the final verse in her original style. This video was also posted to YouTube and received over 13 million views (all clips totally) by the first half of May 2008.</p> <h3>Interview Footage</h3> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0wwyeuaP_mI&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0wwyeuaP_mI&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h3>Mariah Carey’s Reaction To Ken Lee:</h3> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mnlSLN63Loc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mnlSLN63Loc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p>

2009-09-17T07:11:53Z

816

303

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/816/original/kenLee.jpg?1251844129

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/297/thumb/asian_prince.jpg?1243721238

http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&js=y&u=http%3A%2F%2Fja.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2F%25E3%2583%2588%25E3%2582%25A5%25E3%2582%25A2%25E3%2583%25B3%25E3%2583%25BB%25E3%2582%25A2%25E3%2582%25A4%25E3%2583%25B3&sl=ja&tl=en&history_state0=

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/297/square/asian_prince.jpg?1243721238

2009-05-30T22:07:19Z

http://www.myspace.com/aznprince213

2003

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active look-a-like, photoshop, celebrity, copy & paste, hoax

Asian Prince <p><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/2867/original/2002_top_10-2.jpg"></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>Asianprince213 is a famous fake internet personality, known as Wo-Hen Nankan; which means “I am so ugly” in <a href=http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoaxsites.html>Mandarin</a>.</p> <p><a href=http://web.archive.org/web/20010604074140/http://www.geocities.com/asianprince213/>Asianprince213 on Geocities</a> was created in 1999, depicting a very colorful Asian man, who’s sense of style drew obvious influence from performers like Prince and Little Richard.</p> <p>The text originally on the site read:<br /> <blockquote><br /> <span class="caps">POPUP</span>: Hello Ladies!!!<br /> <span class="caps">POPUP</span>: I am such a rebel!!!!”</p> <p>Hi ladies, my name is Wo-Hen Nankan. Welcome to my site. I am searching for a girlfriend. The picture on the left is me. Aren’t I very sexy? I am a singer and I’ve sold many records. If you’re looking for someone who has a stable life, I’m the one you’re looking for!</p> <p>Feel free to browse my site. You will find me irresistible. If you want to become my princess, then e-mail me at AsianPrince213@yahoo.com. Do you like to chat? My <span class="caps">AIM</span> screen name is AsianPrince213. I hope you will be my inspiration for my next hit song! Also, don’t forget to sign my guestbook!</p> </blockquote> <p>The site is full of Asianprince213’s self-image affirmations.<br /> <blockquote><br /> I think I look like a bad ass in this picture. This is a picture of me in my early career. As you can see, I have been sexy all my life. Although I may look sweet and innocent now, there were times when I looked like a bad ass. The outfit that I’m wearing in this picture is 100% silk. The shoes are made from soft Italian leather. I think I should become a model, don’t you?</p> </blockquote> <p>It’s not entirely clear where the first reference to the site was made, but early on it became a popular curiosity shared via early blogs. In general, people couldn’t believe the arrogance present in Wo-Hen’s writing. Everyone seemed to be wondering if this could be real.</p> <p>People made Asian Prince<a href=http://www.digitalprozac.com/downloadpages/asianprincedeskth.html> desktop wallpapers and Winamp skins</a>.</p> <p>As early as by May 6th, 2001, <a href=http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-70025.html>the man in the photos was identified on the Straightdope.com forums</a> as the California-based Vietnamese singer Tuan Anh called “Little Saigon’s most famous cross-dressing balladeer” by <a href=http://www.ocweekly.com/1999-11-04/music/power-ballad-n-vote/1>OC Weekly in 1999.</a></p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0pA7aqFWpUo&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0pA7aqFWpUo&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>By June of 2002, Asianprince213 took down his site, and put up the message <a href=http://www.geocities.com/asianprince213/>as it appears today.</a><br /> <blockquote></p> <p>Sorry Ladies, I’m now taken by the most beautiful princess in the world. She is so hot, that she is even hotter than I am. I think that is good in a relationship. The girl should be the prettier one, or else she’ll feel insecure. I’m usually the prettier one. It’s been a long and hard search, but this prince is now taken.</p> </blockquote> <p>Despite the fact that many people were already aware of the hoax, and that there was no real Wo-Hen Nankan, Asianprince213 created <a href=http://asianprince213.xanga.com/?nextdate=9%2f9%2f2002+15%3a18%3a8.000&direction=n>a blog that he so gracefully referred to as his online diary</a>.</p> <p>More sites confirmed that Wo-Hen Nankan was a fake, and that the photos were actually of Tuan Anh, like this one from <a href=http://en.allexperts.com/e/a/as/asian_prince.htm>Allexperts.com</a> and this one from <a href=http://www.111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.com/timblue60.html>www.111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.com</a>.<br /> <blockquote><br /> Whereas the page depicting the battle of Super Greg vs. Peter Pan can illustrate how<br /> identity can function with desire on the Internet, Asian Prince plays with identity in the<br /> context of the Internet hoax. As mentioned in the artist’s statement, the original identity<br /> of Asian Prince was as a Vietnamese glam rock star of the 1970’s. Over time an image<br /> was unearthed and new meaning applied as Asian Prince. We see again the occurrence<br /> of the novel and exotic trivialized, and though not overtly racist, functioning with the<br /> machinery of racism. On the page we see here, Asian prince is resurrected as promoting<br /> a new record, Modified Van. The glam star sings again, though there is no album, no<br /> Asian Prince, no desire, nor any situating of desire. It is a hoax, or rather a depiction<br /> of a hoax, in a stunning re-creation of an advertisement. Should there ever have been<br /> such a person, we most likely would have ended up with the same thing; Nothing,<br /> Emptiness, and emptiness so vivid, so intrusive so as to be virtually invisible in the<br /> real world.</p> </blockquote> <p>But through 2002 and 2003, more and more people <a href=http://club.cdfreaks.com/f44/burnproof-vs-smartburn-51561/>created fake AsianPrince accounts</a> on forums, and continuing to <a href=http://hownow.brownpau.com/archives/2003/01/sassy-angel-asian-prince-kisses/>post links to him on blogs.</a></p> <p><a href=http://www.jhvu.com/?month=6&year=2003>This blogger on jvhu.com</a> in 2003 recounts how he once sat next to Tan Anh in a hair salon, and credits the site’s creation to “Some white Aussie guy.”</p> <p><a href=http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.geocities.com/asianprince213/>Archive.org mirrored the page 76 times in the year 2004, much higher than any year before or after.</a> This may indicate that this meme attained some form of widespread exposure during this time.</p> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fig%2Fmodules%2Fgoogle_insightsforsearch_interestovertime_searchterms.xml&up__property=empty&up__search_terms=%22asian+prince%22&up__location=empty&up__category=0&up__time_range=empty&up__compare_to_category=false&synd=ig&w=650&h=300&lang=en-US&title=Google+Insights+for+Search&border=%23ffffff%7C3px%2C1px+solid+%23999999&output=js"></script><p>Google Insights only goes as far back as 2004, and activity steadily falls from there.</p> <p>Asianprince213 maintained his <a href= http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=asianprince213>diary until 2005.</a> His final diary entry was created when Wo-Hen created his <a hef=http://www.myspace.com/asianprince213>Myspace account.</a></p> <p>The real person and/or people behind Asian Prince to this day remains unknown.</p>

2009-09-21T23:21:02Z

297

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/297/original/asian_prince.jpg?1243721238

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/432/thumb/otaku.jpg?1246569963

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otaku http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Otaku

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/432/square/otaku.jpg?1246569963

2009-07-02T21:26:04Z

Japanese Culture

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active otaku, mania, japan

Otaku (おたく/オタク) <p><strong>This is an introductory entry to Otaku-related memes & <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memeplex">memeplex</a></strong>.<br /> <hr></p> <h2>About / Definition</h2> <p>Otaku (おたく/オタク) is a modern Japanese slang that refers to people with obsessive interests in specialized subcultures and hobbies, particularly in regard to anime, manga, pop idols and video games. While the term “Otaku” is somewhat comparable to the Western-derived word “Maniakku” (literally meaning maniac), the nuance of “Maniakku” is significantly softer and less likely to cause offense than “Otaku”. Yet another relevant term is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikikomori">“Hikokomori,”</a> which refers to the broader social phenomenon of extremely self-reclusive lifestyles in Japan.</p> <p>With the international success of Japanese cultural imports, the term has gained recognition among manga/anime/j-pop fans overseas. In English, it is usually used to refer to an obsessive fan of anime/manga and/or Japanese culture generally, and to a lesser extent Japanese video games.</p> <h2>Most Common Types of Otaku</h2> <h3>anime/manga otaku (fan of anime / comic books)</h3> <div align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/12463/original/otaku1.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h3>cosplay otaku (fan of anime character costumes)</h3> <div align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/12464/original/cosplay-summit1.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h3>gēmu otaku (fan of playing video games)</h3> <div align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/12466/original/features_027_10.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h3>wota or idol otaku (fan of Japanese teen idols)</h3> <div align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/12479/original/353683870_bdff2fa2de.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h3>tetsudō otaku or denshamania (railfans)</h3> <div align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/12478/original/trainspotters.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h3>gunji otaku (military geeks)</h3> <div align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/12477/original/jgsdf.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h2>Otaku Culture: Architects of Internet Memescape</h2> <p>While the term still carries unfavorable connotations of social ineptitude, many otaku followings in the East use the term to describe themselves and their friends semi-humorously and some even use the term proudly, attempting to reclaim it from its negative connotations. In a way, “Otaku” has become an internet caricature that internet users can both exploit and embrace at the same time.</p> <h2>Derivatives: Internet Payne (인터넷 폐인)</h2> <p>Internet Payne (인터넷 폐인) is a modern Korean slang that refers to people with highly visible symptoms of internet addiction, such as playing <span class="caps">MMORPG</span> for days without sleep or heavily rearranging one’s lifestyle and living space for optimized internet surfing. Since the Korean online culture is highly conducive to breeding internet addicts, the term is generally used for humorous effects and widely embraced by Korean internet users.</p>

2009-10-28T23:15:39Z

432

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/432/original/otaku.jpg?1246569963

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/603/thumb/PurpleRedGreen.jpg?1249498284

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trunk_boiz

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/603/square/PurpleRedGreen.jpg?1249498284

2009-08-05T18:51:25Z

Oakland, CA

2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active IRL, bike trend, hyphy, San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, YouTube, Trunk Boiz, hiphop

Scraper Bikes <div align="center"> <p><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/7692/original/scraperbike.jpg" alt="" /></p> </div> <h2>About</h2> <p>Scraper Bike is an emerging custom bike trend in the San Francisco Bay Area that typically involves tricking out ordinary bicycle spokes with candy-colored pinwheels and matching body/wheel colors, using tinfoil, re-used cardboard, candy wrappers and paint. It was first popularized by Oakland teen rappers known as “Trunk Boiz” on YouTube.</p> <h2>Origin</h2> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hQGLNPJ9VCE&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hQGLNPJ9VCE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>The term “scraper bike” was first coined by Tyrone Stephenson Jr., a 20 year old innovator and co-founder of the <a href="http://www.wiretapmag.org/activism/43927/">movement.</a> According to <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94318161">NPR’s coverage</a> on the phenomenon, Tyrone originally sought to imitate the flashy custom designs of “scrapers”, a local slang for old- school Buicks or Oldmobiles commonly spotted around Oakland, CA. Known as ground-zero of Hyphy music/movement, Oakland is also the hometown of <a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/bubb-rubb">Bubb Rubb</a> and infamous whistle tips.</p> <h2>Trunk Boiz, An Internet Sensation</h2> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/geIsWq5xOSE&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/geIsWq5xOSE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /> <div align="center"><h1>“My scraper bike go hard, I don’t need no car”</h1></div> <br /> What was once a local urban fad in Northern Cali went viral in April 2007, when Tyrone and a group of Oakland teen rappers known as “Trunk Boiz” uploaded their original music video on YouTube. It features the crew riding on custom-decorated bicycles through the residential streets, repping their pride with catchy lines like “My scraper bike go hard, I don’t need no car” and “my scraper bike (x10).” The song was nominated for Top 20 Best Music Videos of 2007 on YouTube and has been viewed nearly 3 million times as of August 2009.</p> <h3>Sundbyøster Scraper crew in Copenhagen, Denmark (in Danish / no sub):</h3> <p><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3unS_SyRan0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3unS_SyRan0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p> <h3>Scraper Bike Movement in Münster, Germany:</h3> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dL9g_3haAIw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dL9g_3haAIw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <h3>Kids Scrapin’ on Scraper Bikes in Austin, Texas:</h3> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KveGYCOCzVY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KveGYCOCzVY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <h2>Google Trends Keyword: “Scraper Bike”</h2> <p><img src="http://www.google.com/trends/viz?q=%22scraper+bike%22&date=all&geo=all&graph=weekly_img&sa=N" alt="" /></p>

2009-08-19T17:28:01Z

603

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http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/580/thumb/Picture_1.png?1249061004

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/580/square/Picture_1.png?1249061004

2009-07-31T17:23:25Z

DC Inside

2003

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active non-english, image macro, singles, bachelors, tongue-in-cheek, anonymous, korea

The Solo Regiment <div align="center"> <p><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/7201/original/notalone-1.jpg" alt="" /></p> </div> <h2>About</h2> <p>Solo Regiment (솔로부대 / a.k.a People’s Party of Loneliness) is a modern Korean slang playfully referring to an anonymous, ad-hoc group of single bachelors and bachelorettes on the web. First coined in 2003 by a group of users at <a href="http://www.dcinside.com">DCinside</a> (a Korean equivalent of 2Chan, 4Chan,etc), the term was initially used in DCinside community to humorize the lonely, loveless lives of twenty and thirtysomethings and quickly spread across other forums, inspiring a handful of internet memes.</p> <h2>Colloquial Usage of “Regiment”</h2> <p>The popular use of “Regiment (부대)” as a unit to describe any specific demographic (ex: <a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/madam-kim-김여사">Madam Kim</a> regiment, Necktie Regiment) can be attributed to a strange lingo/culture bred through S. Korea’s all-male mandatory military service. Somewhat inevitably, <a href="http://cfs14.tistory.com/image/28/tistory/2008/11/28/14/12/492f7dbddfb48" title="by seniority">a military rank system of the Solo Regiment</a> was introduced circa 2006 (According to Naver.com), further spreading the lulz.</p> <h2>“We are the Invincible Solo Regiment”</h2> <p>Among the earliest (and perhaps the greatest) lulz to emerge from the Solo Regiment campaign was an image macro meme. Under the tongue-in-cheek slogan “We Are the Invincible Regiment of Solo,” dozens of <span class="caps">WWII</span>-era propaganda posters were modified into over-glorified images of lonely, loveless single across the country. More in the photos section.</p> <div align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/7197/original/soloarmy1.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h2>Find the Hidden Solo!</h2> <p>“Find the Hidden Solo” is a series of textbookish watercolors featuring a lonely single hidden amongst merry couples a la Where’s Waldo. Originally uploaded by a Korean children’s book illustrator on her <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyworld">Cyworld</a> page, the images first became popular through sharing in the network and later surfaced on popular image boards and <span class="caps">BBS</span> sites. More in the Photos.</p> <div align="center"> <p><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/7172/original/Picture_20.png" alt="" /></p> </div> <h2>Black Day & Raids on Monthly Couple Holidays</h2> <ul> <li>According to Wikipedia, Black Day (April 14) is a South Korean informal tradition for single people (a.k.a. Unit Solo/Solo Regiment, lee: 솔로부대) to get together and eat Jajangmyeon (white noodles with black bean sauce). The idea is that those who did not give or receive gifts on Valentine’s Day (February 14) or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Day">White Day</a> (March 14) can get together and eat noodles while commiserating their singledom. Basically, it’s a second chance day.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>There is a similar equivalent in the West called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singles_Awareness_Day">Singles Awareness Day</a>, which is celebrated by singles on February 14 as an alternative to Valentine’s Day.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>As an anonymous online collective, those identifying themselves with the Solo Regiment conduct mass pranks and raids on popular websites, especially on couple-oriented holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas Eve. In some East Asian cultures, Christmas is popularly recognized as a romantic holiday and there are many other made-up “couples gift-exchange day”, including <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepero_Day">Pepero Day</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_day">White Day.</a></li> </ul> <h2>People’s Party of Loneliness</h2> <p>As the Regiment’s popularity continued to grow, a small group of the Solo Regiment reportedly split and started another ad-hoc organizaiton called “People’s Party of Loneliness,” as an obvious parody of the Communist Party. The purpose of the party is detailed in their “Soloist Manifesto.”</p> <h2>Additional References:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dcinside.com/webdc/lecture/study_list.php?id=541&code1=50&code2=60&s_mode=title&s_que=%BC%D6%B7%CE&page=1">DC Inside Meme Lesson #54</a>&</li> <li><a href="http://www.unmarriedamerica.org/solo-essays/Singles_figh_%20back_through_Internet_humor.htm">Unmarried America – Singles Fight Back Through Internet Humor</a></li> </ul>

2009-11-11T06:22:17Z

580

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http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/485/thumb/Eulyongta.jpg?1247523604

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eul-Yong_Ta

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/485/square/Eulyongta.jpg?1247523604

2009-07-13T22:20:06Z

DCinside.com

2003

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active korea, non-english, hate meme, photoshop, photo, war, violence, soccer, football, sports, freakout

Eul-Young Strike (을용타) <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/74B9iPB7vso&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/74B9iPB7vso&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>Eul-Young Strike (을용타) is a S. Korean internet meme that came out of a not-so-friendly soccer match between Korea and China in 2003, when S. Korean player Eul-Young Lee slapped Chinese striker Li-Yi in the back of his head during the second half. The term is often used to describe the infamous photo of Eul-Young standing over the fallen Chinese player, which was playfully hailed by the Korean tabloids as “proud” and “remorseless.” The photograph eventually gave way to at least 200 derivatives and parodies and well exemplifies the ongoing inter-web war between the Korean and Chinese netizens.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4e/Eulyongta.jpg" alt="" /></p> <h2>The Incident</h2> <p>During the second half of 2003 East Asian Cup match, Chinese forward Li Yi kicked Eul-Young’s right shin after he completed a pass. Recently recovering from ankle injury, Eul Young became upset and slapped Li on the back of his head, prompting the tackler to overreact and roll on the ground. The game came to a brief stop and the referee gave Li a yellow-card warning for simulation while Eul-Young was escourted out of the game for violence.</p> <h2>Parodies</h2> <p>Footage included into national anthem</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oMplZ0mbUHE&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oMplZ0mbUHE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Included in this video about Zidane. See him at 0:42</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8F2gAzQ3CX4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8F2gAzQ3CX4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>

2009-08-19T18:02:16Z

485

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http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/514/thumb/Hyperactive.jpg?1248127411

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasse_Gjertsen

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/514/square/Hyperactive.jpg?1248127411

2009-07-20T21:01:21Z

YouTube

2006

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active viral video, stop-motion, beatboxing, hiphop, youtube star, norway

Hyperactive (Stop-motion Beatbox) <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o9698TqtY4A&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o9698TqtY4A&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>On YouTube, Human Beatbox (a.k.a “Hyperactive” videos) refers to amateur beat-boxing videos that are pieced together in rhythm through post-production editing techniques. “Hyperactive”—the original clip that spawned dozens of response videos and remixes—was first uploaded in May 2006 by a Norwegian videographer named Lasse Gjertsen. The video shows Gjertsen sitting in his room and apparently beatboxing, but rather than taking the conventional “one-take” approach, it was heavily edited and reconstructed using stop-motion techniques.</p> <h2>Popularity</h2> <p>While it remains disputable whether the Norwegian videographer was the first ever to employ stop-motion techniques in beatboxing, the popular YouTube clip has been viewed over 5 million times (as of July 2009) and achieved third place in the category “Most Creative Videos” in YouTube’s 2006 Video Awards.</p> <h2>Remixes & Imitations</h2> <p>Although most existing derivatives and response videos are imitative and nearly identical in nature, the sheer number of responses posted on YouTube is something to be noted as an internet phenomenon. Outside of interweb, “Hyperactive” was copied by Cartoon Network in an advertisement for the show “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends” and it was also spoofed in an advertisement for the popular sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”</p> <p>It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Version:<br /> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x2ss8l" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x2ss8l" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="339" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always"></embed></object></p> <p>Cartoon Network Commercial – Bloo Beatbox:<br /> <object width="450" height="338"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2099538&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=c9ff23&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2099538&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=c9ff23&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="338"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3eipxRqNcPw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3eipxRqNcPw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oUshylbnwgQ&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oUshylbnwgQ&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qR58LzWgR2U&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qR58LzWgR2U&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/syxtPjVSxMo&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/syxtPjVSxMo&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UhsJHi6XWHk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UhsJHi6XWHk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p>

2009-09-14T16:13:42Z

514

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http://wikibin.org/articles/grape-stomp-lady.html http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Grape_Lady

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2009-07-16T20:01:45Z

MyFox Atlanta (channel 5)

1998

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active newscast, funny, fail, humiliation, exploitable

Grape Lady <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aMS0O3kknvk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aMS0O3kknvk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>Grape Lady (also known as “Grape Lady Epic Fall”) refers to the viral video that first surfaced on YouTube in January 2006 and became internet famous for its epic-scale <span class="caps">FAIL</span> caught on live broadcast. Originally aired as a local news clip for <span class="caps">WAGA</span>-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, the footage depicts the news reporter and another woman competing in a grape-stomping contest, during which the reporter makes a playful attempt at “cheating,” shortly before losing balance and falling face-first into the earth. While today’s inter-web users have witnessed many a tragic falls and similar on-air blunders, the level of rawness behind Grape Lady’s fall is something to be noted as extraordinary.</p> <p><br> <p align="center"><img src="http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/b/bb/Grape_Lady_7.JPG" alt="" /></p></p> <h2>Epic Fall: How It Happened</h2> <p>On that fateful day, <span class="caps">FOX</span> 5 News Reporter Melissa Sander was on location at the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort to report on a grape-stomping competition. During the friendly round of stomping with an event staff member, Ms. Sander waved her hands at the competitor to raise a false alarm. She then began stomping even faster than before to take advantage, but then she fell off the raised platform and landed flat on the ground below. Because Sander’s microphone was still on, the audience as well as the studio anchors could hear her howling in pain and saying: “<span class="caps">OUCH</span> <span class="caps">OUCH</span> <span class="caps">OUCH</span>, <span class="caps">STOP</span>- <span class="caps">STOP</span>- I can’t breathe.” While this accident eventually catapulted Ms. Sander into internet stardom, she suffered fracture injuries from that day and had to spent a few weeks under hospital care.</p> <h2>YouTube Derivatives</h2> <p>The Grape Lady Music Video: <br /> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ApzPZgUwDaE&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ApzPZgUwDaE&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Family Guy Parody of Grape Stomping:<br /> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2T-JfYYaBpA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2T-JfYYaBpA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat: Grape Lady edition<br /> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T9aymPARQGU&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T9aymPARQGU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>Animated version of Grape Lady:<br /> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nrxbdTOzk7w&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nrxbdTOzk7w&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>Grape Lady: Drum and Bass <span class="caps">REMIX</span>:<br /> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SiFrThytVDA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SiFrThytVDA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h2><span class="caps">YTMND</span> collection</h2> <p><a href="http://GrapeFallCheater.ytmnd.com/">Grape Fall Cheater</a><br /> <a href="http://grapelady.ytmnd.com/">Grape Lady Original</a><br /> <a href="http://awwoeewweeeooooewwohhhh.ytmnd.com/"><span class="caps">AWW</span> <span class="caps">OEEWW</span> <span class="caps">WEE</span> <span class="caps">OOOEWW</span></a><br /> <a href="http://valentinegreeting.ytmnd.com/">Valentine’s Day Greeting</a><br /> <a href="http://techygrape.ytmnd.com/">Grape Lady – Techno Remix</a></p> <h2>In Search of Grape Lady</h2> <p>As the Grape Lady became evermore popular on YouTube, a few dedicated folks at OddCulture began tracking her whereabouts since the incident. While their attempt to locate the Grape Lady was unsuccessful, they managed to dig up the paper trail of her news broadcast career (click <a href="http://oddculture.com/2007/03/10/the-legend-of-the-grape-lady">here</a>).</p> <p>In 2008, Ms. Sander made an appearance on the syndicated radio program Totally Real Exposé to discuss her unforgettable day at work nearly ten years ago. When the host asked of her thoughts on the incident, she replied:</p> <blockquote>“Am I embarrassed that I fell? Of course. I also broke a couple ribs, thanks for asking. I had to spend a few weeks in the hospital under observation. I suffered quite a bit for an honest mistake, a momentary lapse in concentration, and now I’m trying to move on.”</blockquote> <p>You can <a href="http://www.scenicanemia.com/2008/04/30/totally-real-expose-a-chat-with-the-‘grape-lady’">click here</a> for the full transcript of interview.</p>

2009-08-19T17:43:09Z

493

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http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/470/square/화면_캡쳐13.jpg?1247257008

2009-07-10T20:16:49Z

DCinside

2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active non-english, photo meme, series, image macro, IRL, korea, humiliation, fail

Madam Kim (김여사) <h2>About</h2> <p>“Madam Kim” (김여사) is a S. Korean photo meme that first appeared across popular discussion boards (<a href="http://web.humoruniv.korea.com/">humor university</a>, <a href="http://www.dcinside.com">DCinside</a>) in 2007 and became quite famous throughout much of 2008. The series consists of photographs depicting bizarre car accidents and humorous captions describing Madam Kim’s blunders; <a href="http://www.witbox.co.kr/?_dir=category&_f=category&cat=&q=%B1%E8%BF%A9%BB%E7">click here</a> to see the most popular collection of Madam Kim series.</p> <h2>Madam Kim = Anonymous + Traffic Fail</h2> <p>The term borrows its origin from a running joke that middle-aged housewives (also known as “ajoom-mas”) are more prone to making poor decisions on the road. While the joke is sometimes considered sexist or offensive on the web, the term “Madam Kim” is used to describe any reckless/negligent driver in real life. According to DCinside’s cyberaddict dictionary, Madam Kim refers to:</p> <blockquote>1) Middle-aged ladies who drive poorly on the road or in parking lot (pejorative).<br /> 2) A driver who frequently violates traffic signals and obstructs traffic flow.</blockquote> <h2>Foreign Editions</h2> <p>Once “Madam Kim” gained popularity across the web, foreign editions of “Madam Kim” have also emerged in 2008. Some of them can be found under the photos in KYM’s <a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/fail"><span class="caps">FAIL</span> entry.</a></p> <h2>Links</h2> <hr /> <p>*Image captions below are translations of original thread posts on DCinside database.</p>

2009-08-18T17:43:03Z

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2009-07-06T21:16:55Z

CardoWireless Viral Marketing

2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active hoax, viral marketing, youtube, mobile technology, hype

Popping Popcorns with Cellphones <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/R-m0M7pihiE&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/R-m0M7pihiE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>Circa June 2008, hard-to-believe videos titled “cellphone popcorn” began to surface on YouTube, catching the attention of internet users as well as the mainstream media and tech blogs. The video clips depicted a group of people gathered around a table with their cellphones and when they proceeded to dial their phone numbers, popcorn kernels went off in the air, as if they were affected by the heat caused from cellular transmission.</p> <p>Hyped by their mysterious nature and international sightings (originally featured in French, English and Japanese), the videos reached one million view count within the first week of debut and gave birth to a series of YouTube spoofs and parodies. Meanwhile, tech bloggers began discussing the scientific feasibility of such experiments; many others speculated that the videos, despite being filmed in multiple locations with different people, were a hoax.</p> <h2>Derivatives & Spoofs</h2> <p><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DTDKkVfK9_M&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DTDKkVfK9_M&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A_KFQqmhGq8&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A_KFQqmhGq8&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cboqOeuBd_8&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cboqOeuBd_8&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/puEPl8wPXNE&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/puEPl8wPXNE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GQr6SbYpTYM&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GQr6SbYpTYM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>More to come…</p> <h2>Hoax & Viral Marketing</h2> <p>It was soon revealed that the videos were part of a viral marketing campaign luanched by Cardo Wireless, a US-Based Bluetooth technology company.</p> <p><span class="caps">CNN</span> Interviews Cardo’s <span class="caps">CEO</span> about the Hoax:</p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/APxUKP106Hk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/APxUKP106Hk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p>

2009-08-19T21:07:41Z

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2009-07-02T17:50:44Z

Mike Godwin, Usenet

1990

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active classics, godwin's law, usenet, internet adage, internet rules

Godwin's Law <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4594/original/godwindef.jpg" alt="" /></p> <h2>About / Definition</h2> <p>Godwin’s Law is an internet adage / behavioral observation that was first coined by Mike Godwin in 1990. This so-called law refers to one of the earliest bits of Usenet customs, which goes “if you mention Adolf Hitler or Nazis within a discussion thread, you’ve automatically ended whatever discussion you were taking part in.”</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4590/original/graphbar.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>For more information about Godwin’s Law, check out the original <a href="http://www.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/legends/godwin/"><span class="caps">FAQ</span> page.</a></p> <h2>Usage</h2> <p>While Godwin’s Law was originally conceived for the Usenet newsgroup discussions, the humorous rule remains just as applicable today in any threaded online discussion, such as message boards, chat rooms, comment threads and wiki talk pages. Since the dawn of online discussions, Godwin’s Law has been used as an indicator of whether a thread has gone on too long, who’s playing fair and who’s just slinging mud and who finally gets to “win” the discussion.</p> <h2>Examples</h2> <ul> <li>In 2007, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slashdot">Slashdot</a> noted that Godwin’s Law affected an ongoing, highly public dispute between Linux author Linus Torvalds and the <span class="caps">GNOME</span> project.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>A May 2007 issue of Randall Munroe’s webcomic xkcd anachronistically portrays Allied officers trying to discuss Axis military tactics, but being interrupted by Godwin’s Law.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Similarly, a November 2007 issue of Jeph Jacques’s webcomic Questionable Content, entitled “Godwin Wars”, referenced (and contrasted) Godwin’s law and the reductio ad Hitlerum.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>In October 2007 issue, Wired published a “Geekipedia” piece that includes an entry for “Godwin’s law” among “people, place, ideas, and trends you need to know now”.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>By 2007, The Economist had declared that “a good rule in most discussions is that the first person to call the other a Nazi automatically loses the argument.”</li> </ul> <h2>Notable Corollaries</h2>

2009-09-07T04:47:58Z

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2009-06-29T19:32:21Z

David Thorne

2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active funny prank, e-mail, spider, drawing

Paying Bills with Spider Drawings (Seven-Legged Spider) <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4510/original/spiders.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Original & Known Variations of Seven Legged Spider</p> <h2>About</h2> <p>In general, Seven Legged Spider (a.k.a Paying Bills with Drawing of Spider) refers to the e-mail conversations that took place in October, 2008 between David Thorne and Jane Gilles. More specifically, Seven Legged Spider is a comical drawing made by David, who offered his stick-figure artwork as a payment for his overdue utility bills. Needless to say, his drawing was rejected by Jane (the company’s representative), but the playful/cutesy e-mail exchange between them lived on to become internet famous.</p> <h2>E-mail Exchanges</h2> <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4425/original/Picture-1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>In October 2008, David Thorne received a payment notice via e-mail, stating that his utility bills were overdue by $233.95. Unable to make the ends meet at the time, David responded to the payment request with a pathetic drawing of a seven-legged spider:</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4426/original/Picture-2.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Interestingly enough, this seemingly impossible exchange went on between David and Jane (company’s representative) for some time, during which his offer of payment with spider drawings was rejected by the representative not just once, but twice:</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4427/original/Picture-3.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Shortly after their exchange, David <a href="http://www.27bslash6.com/overdue.html">posted the original conversation on his website</a>, 27bslash6.com, which was then picked up by Digg and subsequently disseminated throughout the web. People’s reactions after reading David’s e-mails were astonishing and the site’s server crashed after being hit by hundreds of thousands of people.</p> <p>A self-proclaimed internet prankster, David has posted a series of other “internet jokes” on his website, including:</p> <h2>eBay Auction of Seven-legged Spider</h2> <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4423/original/seven-legged-spider-ebay-oddness.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>In November 2008, David took his joke to another level by auctioning off his drawing of the seven-legged spider. The classic eBay joke caught on quickly, after a user known as Patrick made the winning bid of US$ 10,000 for the drawing while others put up customized/accessorized versions of David’s spider, such as Santa’s hat and Buddhist’s robe.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4424/original/spider-accessories.jpg" alt="" /></p>

2009-08-29T00:58:31Z

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2009-06-26T17:16:42Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active animals, youtube, panda, japan, cute, short

Sneezing Baby Panda <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NNYfZd8iV2k&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NNYfZd8iV2k&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>Popularly known as ""Sneezing Baby Panda" on the web, the title of this viral video pretty much says it all: a mommy panda and her baby panda are lounging around, when all of a sudden the baby panda sneezes! This has been viewed over 30 million times on YouTube alone.</p> <p><em><small>[[more information needed… just who is this mysterious Panda?!]]</small></em></p> <h2>Remixes / Tributes</h2> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/twFK815epO8&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/twFK815epO8&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><p align="center">The video has been parodied on a South Park Episode</p></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jo2WvgAwFyk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jo2WvgAwFyk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><p align="center">Slow motion video of the original is also popular</p></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/h4I2vA9tzsQ&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/h4I2vA9tzsQ&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><p align="center">While less popular, another video of panda sneezing</p></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/web-celeb-hall-of-fame/baby-panda-sneezes/tribute:1820948">Collegehumor</a> listed “Sneezing Baby Panda” in their Web Celeb Hall of Fame.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.urlesque.com/2009/04/13/the-100-most-iconic-internet-videos-10-sneezing-baby-panda/">Urlesque</a> recently listed the video as #11 most iconic internet videos.</li> </ul> <h2>Why So Popular?</h2> <ul> <li>Pandas are routinely categorized as “cute animals.”</li> <li>Brief length of video (16 sec) & strong delivery</li> <li>Because funny reactions make people laugh.</li> </ul>

2009-09-04T06:10:36Z

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2009-06-26T18:43:05Z

Matthew Harding

2005

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLy7plj7a9s active viral videos, dancing, music, travel, replication, international, art meme, commercial, internet famous

Where The Hell Is Matt <p><img src="http://knowyourmeme.com/i/4505/original/matt.jpg" alt="" /></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>“Where the hell is Matt?” (aka “Dancing Matt”) is a series of viral videos featuring <a href="http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/about.shtml">Matt Harding</a> dancing in front of famous landmarks and sightseeing spots around the world. According to his website, Matt first began filming himself while traveling in Vietnam with a friend in 2005:</p> <blockquote>They were standing around taking pictures in Hanoi, and his friend said “Hey, why don’t you stand over there and do that dance. I’ll record it.” He was referring to a particular dance Matt does. It’s actually the only dance Matt does. He does it badly. Anyway, this turned out to be a very good idea.</blockquote> <h2>Videos</h2> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7WmMcqp670s&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7WmMcqp670s&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><i>The original video was shot in 2003 – 04 and Matt uploaded his edited clip onto YouTube in 2005. The video was passed around by e-mail and eventually became viral, with his server getting 20,000 or more hits a day as it became discovered before the launch of major video upload sites.</i></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bNF_P281Uu4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bNF_P281Uu4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p><i>His second video has been watched 19,860,041 times on YouTube as of March 31, 2009 and Harding’s YouTube channel is ranked “#83 – Most Subscribed (All Time) – Directors” as of March 31, 2009.</i></p> <p><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zlfKdbWwruY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zlfKdbWwruY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p> <p><i>Harding released his third dancing video on June 20, 2008. The video is the product of 14 months of traveling in 42 countries. The background music/song of this video is called as “Praan” composed by Garry Schyman and sung by Palbasha Siddique.</i></p> <h2>A Hoax about a hoax.</h2> <p><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ogcqFaNbah4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ogcqFaNbah4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></p> <p><i>At the 2008 <a href=http://www.the-eg.com/>EG conference</a>, Matt gave a sarcastic, farcical presentation about how his videos were an elaborate conspiracy involving animatronic puppets and high-level <span class="caps">CGI</span>.<br /> Unfortunately, some people bought it. Matt then discussed the hoax about the hoax at the 2008 MacWorld Convention, effectively cementing his authenticity.</i></p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CVAg6YTgTn4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CVAg6YTgTn4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <h2>Parodies</h2> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vlmLZRCjrMY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vlmLZRCjrMY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>Why The Hell is Matt Standing?</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iIDHEiB_PDA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iIDHEiB_PDA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Matt Harding & Numa Numa Guy:</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bm3rL95IEzM&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bm3rL95IEzM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Where The Hell is Biggles?</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5pKb4HtkyVI&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5pKb4HtkyVI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Where The Hell is Afunakwa (In Search of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Solomon_Islands#Popular_music">Rorogwela</a>)</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BiHTh6NnoWo&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BiHTh6NnoWo&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>“The Dancing Guy” on It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia</p> <p><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ECoMe8IM3RU&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ECoMe8IM3RU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p> <p>College Humor: Where the Hell is Matt’s Girlfriend?</p> <p><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/c1lgABe2cW0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/c1lgABe2cW0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p> <p>Where The Hell is Anonymous Trollin?</p> <p><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zEOdcuWJ8aY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zEOdcuWJ8aY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></p> <p>Where The Hell is The Killer / Horror version</p> <p><object width="464" height="376" alt="Where The Hell Is Matt 2008 Horror Funny Videos" ><param name="movie" value="http://embed.break.com/525380"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://embed.break.com/525380" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" width="464" height="376"></embed></object><br><font size=1><a href="http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/6/where-the-hell-is-matt-2008-horror-525380.html">Where The Hell Is Matt 2008 Horror</a> – Watch more <a href="http://www.break.com">Funny Videos</a></font></p> <p><span class="caps">MLB</span> All Star Celebration Parody:</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aHZGmyGAcOA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aHZGmyGAcOA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Different Rooms in London:</p> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JFeSH655mas&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JFeSH655mas&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Sources:</p> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_Matt">Wikipedia Article – Dancing Matt</a><br /> <a href="http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/?fbid=ZAqXYutKw-1">Where the Hell is Matt?</a></p>

2009-10-13T19:02:46Z

405

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/405/original/dancing_matt_sm_1_.jpg?1246041784

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/386/thumb/barbra.jpg?1245630574

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeveface

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/386/square/barbra.jpg?1245630574

2009-06-22T00:29:37Z

YouTube

2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active irl, flickr, vinyl, anonymous, wales

Sleeveface <h2>About</h2> <p>Sleeveface (aka “LP Portraits”) is a participatory/<span class="caps">DIY</span> internet meme that became popular in early 2008 after a group of Welsh DJs and vinyl collectors uploaded a “how-to make a sleeveface” video on YouTube:</p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NVt4jOasujc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NVt4jOasujc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h2>Controversy Over Origin</h2> <p>Daniel Eskils (aka eskils) claims he created the concept before Sleeveface:</p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nABgnSMo3LY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nABgnSMo3LY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <p>In 2006 numerous Sleeveface-style photos appeared on Waxidermy.com, 2 years before the Welsh DJ claim: <a href="http://www.waxidermy.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=1116">link</a></p> <p>Lastly, there has even been some degree of controversy over the name “sleeveface” due to it being actively commercialized, and is quite possibly even trademarked. <em>[[citation needed]]</em></p> <p>However, prior art belongs to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Marclay">Christian Marclay</a>, a visual artist, composer, and DJ. <em>Body Mix</em>, his series of cover art collages dating back to the early 1990s, were lauded for the notable, nostalgic, and sexual stereotypes within the imagery, drawing on the thriving desirability of the pop music icons during that time.</p> <h2>Rocketboom: A World of LP Portraits (Jan. 18, 2008)</h2> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCRSsxtSk1U&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCRSsxtSk1U&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p> <h2>Related Links</h2> <ul> <li>“LP Portraits Flickr group”: http://www.flickr.com/groups/lp_portraits/</li> <li>“Sleeveface Flickr group”: http://www.flickr.com/groups/sleeveface</li> <li>“Facebook Group”: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2418512047</li> <li>“Sleeveface.com website”: http://www.sleeveface.com/</li> <li>“Wikipedia article”: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeveface</li> </ul>

2009-09-14T17:16:32Z

386

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/386/original/barbra.jpg?1245630574

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/334/thumb/tengomiedo.jpg?1244485796

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/334/square/tengomiedo.jpg?1244485796

2009-06-08T18:29:57Z

Juarez, Mexico

2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active non-english, viral video, youtube, Mexico, newscast

Tengo Miedo! (I'm Afraid) <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p7zevPed3Ss&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p7zevPed3Ss&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <h2>About</h2> <p>“Tengo Miedo” is a YouTube video that became immensely popular amongst Mexican netizens circa 2008. The view count for “Tengo Miedo” is well on its way towards 10 million views (as of June 2009) and remixes of the original footage have been floating around as well.</p> <h2>The Story of Juan Carrasco</h2> <p>In 2007, Juan Pablo Carrasco was stopped by the local police for speeding in Juarez, Chihuahua, where news crews happened to be present on site. The footage (filmed by the crew) begins with Carrasco surrounded by several Mexican police officers, who were trying to get him to take a field sobriety test. Before complying with the procedures, Carrasco frantically responded with an outburst of “tengo miedo,” which means “I am afraid” in English.</p> <h2>Remixes of Tengo Miedo</h2> <p>Like most viral videos on YouTube, Tengo Miedo has spawned off several remixes, though many of them still remain in obscurity with fewer than 1,000 views. Some of the more popular versions include:</p> <ul> <li>Tengo Miedo (Techno Remix):</li> </ul> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O5wd_P-1f4E&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O5wd_P-1f4E&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <ul> <li>Tengo Miedo (Version Electronica):</li> </ul> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/c_naQxPyVTU&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/c_naQxPyVTU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <ul> <li>Tengo Miedo (Halloween Version):</li> </ul> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JT2nemi5rb4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JT2nemi5rb4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <ul> <li>Tengo Miedo (Freestyle Rap):</li> </ul> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HnJlHKutVUs&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HnJlHKutVUs&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <ul> <li>Follow-up News Coverage of Juan Pablo Carrasco:</li> </ul> <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3YoHprCsGD0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3YoHprCsGD0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> <p>Since the incident, he’s started a Halloween-esque website called tengomiedo.com.mx that offers “Tengo Miedo” t-shirts for sale. The site is billed as a space for people to share and let go of their own fears. He also has a blog, also called Tengo Miedo.</p> <h2>Sources</h2> <p><a href="http://acrosstheborder.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/traffic-stop-leads-to-im-afraid-website/">Across the Border Blog: Traffic Stop Leads to “I’m Afraid” Website</a></p>

2009-08-18T17:03:20Z

334

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/334/original/tengomiedo.jpg?1244485796

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/336/thumb/codymatherson-thumb.jpeg?1244496565

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/336/square/codymatherson-thumb.jpeg?1244496565

2009-06-08T21:29:26Z

Flickr

2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= active facebook, DIY, image macro, random generation

Make Your Own Album Cover <h2>About</h2> <p>If you’re on Facebook, you’ve probably done it or seen your friends do it plenty of times. Popularly known as Make Your Own Album Cover (or shortly “album cover”), this <span class="caps">DIY</span> meme first began as a Flickr group project circa early 2008 and subsequently crossed over to other social networking sites like Facebook through the following year.</p> <h2>Origins of CD Cover Meme [Incomplete]</h2> <p>In February 2008, the Flickr group <a target="blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/cdcovermeme">“CD Cover Meme”</a> was created and it currently holds the largest collection of randomly generated album covers with 2000+ submissions. Once again in early 2009, fake album covers leaped beyond its own expectations when Facebook users quickly caught on by posting their album covers as tagged notes, inviting their friends to create their own artworks as well.</p> <h2>How to Make Your Own Album Cover</h2> <p>1 – Go to “wikipedia.” Hit “random”<br /> or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random<br /> The first random wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.</p> <p>2 – Go to “Random quotations”<br /> or click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3<br /> The last four or five words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.</p> <p>3 – Go to flickr and click on “explore the last seven days”<br /> or click http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days<br /> Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.</p> <p>4 – Use photoshop or similar to put it all together.<br /> 5 – Post it with this text in the “caption” and <span class="caps">TAG</span> the friends you want to join.</p>

2009-10-28T04:44:05Z

336

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/336/original/codymatherson-thumb.jpeg?1244496565