Published on 2025/02/27
THE ERA OF DIGITAL DISTRUSTNowadays, it’s hard to tell which viral videos on social media are real and which ones are staged. This isn’t exactly new—over a decade ago, people were already creating fake videos that were passed off as authentic. But now, with the obsession of making money and gaining fame online, this phenomenon has exploded.
We used to believe everything. If a video was shocking, we took it at face value without question. Now, on the other hand, we struggle to believe anything. We've been fooled so many times that we've developed an automatic skepticism. It’s like the boy who cried wolf—when something truly extraordinary happens, no one will believe it.
What if one day a real video of aliens appears? We’ll laugh, turn it into memes, and share it as just another viral clip. The age of information overload has made us cynics, and perhaps, when the impossible finally happens, there won’t be anyone left to take it seriously.
A few months ago, a video went viral showing a black man running away from a native chasing him across what looked like the African savanna. “He wants to eat him,” people joked. Now, that same guy is being hunted by another pursuer—this time, looking like something straight out of Avatar. And once again, the internet eats it up. Turns out, both clips come from a parody account, but since most viral content spreads without citing sources—because let’s be honest, tracking down the original post is more tedious than just hitting “share”—these things get taken out of context and passed off as real.
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Published on 2025/01/24
THE ACCIDENT-PRONE UBER RIDERAn Uber delivery rider on a bike is harassed by a moving car that eventually pushes him off, sending him tumbling down a hill. The video’s comments section lights up immediately:
- That’s not funny.
- Bro, this isn’t funny. He’s just doing his job on a bike.
- Attempted murder.
- Dude, are you okay?
- The driver deserves a beating if this is real.
Then you click on the Instagram account where the video is posted, and surprise! It’s the delivery guy’s own profile. Here’s the plot twist: his page is full of similar videos. People sticking objects in his wheels, shoving him, him falling down stairs with his bike, or throwing food bags directly at customers’ faces. It’s all clearly staged to go viral.
The real issue isn’t whether this Uber delivery rider is right or wrong for creating this type of content. The real problem is the flood of people rushing to comment without a shred of common sense. I mean, I get it: you’re scrolling through Instagram, a video like this pops up, and at first glance, you think it’s real. But rushing to comment? Do you seriously feel this overwhelming need to chime in and end up looking like a fool?
I don’t know—maybe just keep it to yourself. At least that way, no one will know how gullible you are.
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Published on 2024/09/19
WHEN VARIANTS ARE BETTER THAN THE ORIGINALSMany times, when a viral trend or challenge becomes famous, it doesn’t take long for variations to emerge, and interestingly, many of these versions end up being better or more engaging than the original. This happens because, once a basic concept goes viral, collective creativity kicks in. Each person or group participating in the challenge wants to stand out or add their own twist, leading to unexpected innovations and improvements.
Additionally, these variants often take elements from the original and add a touch of humor, irony, or something more extreme, allowing them to connect differently with the audience. Sometimes, these versions evolve so much that the initial concept transforms entirely, creating something new and refreshing, while still keeping the spirit of the original viral trend but with better execution. As a result, what starts as a simple trend can grow into something much bigger and more impactful than anyone expected.
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