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Viral phenomenon

Viral phenomena are data files that are spread via the internet. They can be video clips, pictures, texts or a combination.

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The sculpture 'Homunculus Loxodontus' in Leiden

Dutch sculpture becomes Russian meme star

Meet "Zhdun," the seal-headed meme taking Russia by storm. A Dutch statue has become a symbol of the country.
SocietyFebruary 17, 2017
Euromaxx 10.02.2017 Viraler Spot

Danish TV spot goes viral 

The emotionally-charged clip "All That We Share" was originally made as an ad for a television channel.
CultureFebruary 13, 2017
DW PopXport - Ace Tee

Ace Tee: Hitting it big with R&B

Ace Tee's song „Bist du down?“ is a smash hit on the web, and it's made her an R&B star.
MusicFebruary 10, 2017
Screenshot Youtube- Frau Gertrude Van der Bellen warnt vor Rechtsextremer Rhetorik

Holocaust survivor warns against far-right

The video appeal has gone viral ahead of Sunday's presidential vote, garnering some 3 million views in just a few days.
PoliticsNovember 29, 2016
Trump and the Statue of Liberty

Trump cartoons: When laughter is the only compensation left

Donald Trump's election last week has inspired memes starring Vice-President Joe Biden as a Trump prankster.
CultureNovember 15, 2016

Art for the Masses

The timelapse video "I Paint“ consists of 1,000 photos and has generated 90 million views.
CultureSeptember 12, 201604:33 min
DW Euromaxx - Thyme Termaat

Art for the Masses

The timelapse video "I Paint“ consists of 1,000 photos and has generated 90 million views.
September 8, 2016
Schweiz Screenshot Human Sacrifice at CERN

CERN looks into mock human sacrifice video

Officials at CERN have launched an inquiry into a video shot on their premises showing a fake human sacrifice.
August 18, 2016

The internet loves Usain Bolt's winning smile

What was Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt smiling about as he coasted to victory in the 100-meter semi-finals?
August 15, 2016
Facebook Symbol, Copyright: picture alliance/AP Photo/M. Rourke

German satirists 'clean up' Facebook in viral video

A German comedy group has founded a Customer Care Service and is taking Facebook to task.
August 10, 2016
Symbolbild Twitter Coyright: imago/Ralph Peters

Viral video opens debate about online trolling against women

In a painful new video, normal men are forced to read the online comments that are written to female sports journalists.
April 28, 2016
Two musicians performing songs by Prince in the Frankfurt Metro. (Picture: Joubert / Guder)

Internet video becomes Prince homage

A video of 2 musicians in the metro singing Prince's hit „Kiss“ gets new meaning after his death.
April 25, 2016
Videostill SK-II: Marriage Market Takeover

Chinese single women empowered in commercial video

A new commercial shows the stigmatization unmarried women face in Chinese society and how they fight back.
April 8, 2016
Screenshot of a YouTube video showing an aggressive mob in Germany threatening a bus of refugees

German mob blocks refugee bus

German officials have condemned a video depicting a screaming anti-migrant mob blocking a bus full of refugees.
February 19, 2016
Indian students protest in Delhi.

Delhi cops accused of brutal crackdown

Delhi police accused of brutal force for beating students with sticks. Protests have been over Dalit student's suicide.
February 1, 2016
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@dwnews - #BeLikeBill meme

January 22, 201601:59 min
Old woman in India

Viral video spurs debate on elder abuse in India

With almost six million views on Facebook, a CCTV video has raised the issue of elder abuse and elder care in India.
January 13, 2016
Frankreich Trauer nach Terroranschlägen in Paris

Father-son Paris video goes viral

A video showing a French father explain the Paris attacks to his son has gone viral, collecting more than 80,000 views.
November 17, 2015
USA Donald Trump in Beverly Hills

Trump mania on social media

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has mastered the art of leading social media polls. Here's how.
August 27, 2015
Julia Brilling von Hollaback! in Berlin

Hollaback speaks out against viral video showing street harassment in New York

Julia Brilling, director of the anti-street harassment advocacy group Hollaback Berlin, wasn't happy with the viral video showing a woman walking in New York City and experiencing more than 100 instances of sexual harassment. In an interview, she explains what was wrong with the video, how to define sexual harassment and what can be done to combat it.
January 21, 201506:38 min
Ägypten Proteste - Verfahren wegen Gruppen-Vergewaltigung

Battling street harassment

Sexual harassment is a problem all over the world. Organizations are trying to combat the trend.
November 18, 2014
Screenshot -Youtube 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman

No to harassment

DW examines the online campaigns that have recently gone viral.
October 31, 2014
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Memes: An Internet Phenomenon

Everyone who uses social media is familiar with memes such as 'Grumpy Cat' and 'Harlem Shake'. Some people actually earn their living with them.
CultureJune 10, 201403:52 min
12.2012 DW Shift Ranking

Shift Ranking of July 4: YouTube's 5 Most-Shared Ads in June

1. Geico (878,231 Shares) ¦ 2. Sony (755,833 Shares) ¦ 3. Adobe (636,300 Shares) ¦ 4. Melbourne Metro (270,573 Shares) ¦ 5. Red Bull (265,736 Shares) ¦ Source: unruly media
July 4, 2013
The leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, Joseph Kony

Stop Kony

A web video gone viral calls on millions of web users to back a final push to arrest Joseph Kony.
March 11, 2012
A woman measures her waist with a tape measure

Flying while fat

Overweight air travelers may be asked to buy two seats in the future.
January 22, 2010
Steini-Girl in front of the Reichstag in Berlin

Comic Election Video

A comic tribute-song to SPD chancellor candidate Steinmeier is set to become an internet hit.
September 25, 2009