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Quiz about Viral Videos Are Contagious
Quiz about Viral Videos Are Contagious

Viral Videos Are Contagious! Trivia Quiz


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

A multiple-choice quiz by nealio302. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
nealio302
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
289,973
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. In April of 2007, Tay Zonday became an overnight internet sensation when he posted this video on YouTube. With his white t-shirt, oversized glasses, and deep baritone voice, he sang his way into our hearts and garnered more than 22 million views within the first month after posting. What is the name of this viral video? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In December of 2004, Gary Brolsma posted an innocent webcam-video of himself lip-syncing and dancing along to a song called "Dragostea Din Tei". By 2006 it had become it had become the second most-viewed viral video ever. What is the name of this viral video? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In September of 2005 these two food items, which are otherwise dull on their own, came together to create an internet phenomenon when science teacher Steve Spangler combined them to create an intense eruption. Since then, he has reworked his experiment several times. The experiment was subsequently duplicated by hundreds of people. What are the main ingredients of this viral video? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In June of 2007, actress and model Amy Lee Ettinger lip-synched a song proclaiming her love for a particular 2008 presidential candidate. Within the first hour of posting, the video had received over 1,000 views. What is the name of this political viral video? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In September of 2007, Chris Crocker, who had had already made numerous videos that have been posted on YouTube and MySpace, gained international fame when he created a video in which he emotionally defended one of the world's most popular pop stars. What is the name of this viral video? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In November of 2002, a 14-year-old Canadian boy "secretly" video taped himself acting out a scene from his favorite sci-fi movie. The video was leaked onto the internet and eventually became the most viewed viral video of all time. What is the name of this viral video? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In this viral video there are several people playing an online RPG video game. They are discussing the plan of attack for the upcoming battle when one of them throws caution to the wind, screams his name as he initiates the fight, and eventually is the cause of his team's demise. Which viral video am I describing? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This viral video series shows the founder of Blendtec, Tom Dickson, asking the same question in every video...then answering his question by throwing just about anything you could imagine into a souped-up blender. What is the name of this video series? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In September of 2007, University of Florida student Andrew Meyer was subdued by police after asking Senator John Kerry a question during a forum at the school. The incident was caught on tape and posted onto the internet. What was the "unofficial" title of this viral video? Hint


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

Answer: (Four Words (delicious sandwich))

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

Answer: Chocolate Rain

In November of 2008, Tay made the sequel to "Chocolate Rain", entitled "Cherry Chocolate Rain". The music video was professionally produced, as a promo for Diet Dr. Pepper's limited flavor, "Cherry Chocolate".
2. In December of 2004, Gary Brolsma posted an innocent webcam-video of himself lip-syncing and dancing along to a song called "Dragostea Din Tei". By 2006 it had become it had become the second most-viewed viral video ever. What is the name of this viral video?

Answer: Numa Numa

In September of 2006, Brolsma posted a professional video, which he called "New Numa". The third installment of the Numa series was entitled "Numa Three". However, neither of them received as much attention as the original which, according to The Viral Factory, had been viewed more than 700 million times.
3. In September of 2005 these two food items, which are otherwise dull on their own, came together to create an internet phenomenon when science teacher Steve Spangler combined them to create an intense eruption. Since then, he has reworked his experiment several times. The experiment was subsequently duplicated by hundreds of people. What are the main ingredients of this viral video?

Answer: Diet Coke and Mentos

The experiment was so popular that it was redone by the likes of "Numb3rs" and "Mythbusters". It is thought to be that the "Mythbusters" crew created the highest geyser of Diet Coke; over 29 feet high.
4. In June of 2007, actress and model Amy Lee Ettinger lip-synched a song proclaiming her love for a particular 2008 presidential candidate. Within the first hour of posting, the video had received over 1,000 views. What is the name of this political viral video?

Answer: Obama Girl

Ettinger's modeling resume includes her title as Miss New York City in the 2003 Miss Hawaiian Tropic beauty pageant. She released another political video in March of 2008, entitled "Hillary! Stop the attacks! Love, Obama Girl".
5. In September of 2007, Chris Crocker, who had had already made numerous videos that have been posted on YouTube and MySpace, gained international fame when he created a video in which he emotionally defended one of the world's most popular pop stars. What is the name of this viral video?

Answer: Leave Britney Alone!

Technology magazine "Wired" voted "Leave Britney Alone!" their top viral video for 2007. After its release, Crocker appeared on numerous television shows, such as "The Today Show", "Maury", "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", and "Jimmy Kimmel".
6. In November of 2002, a 14-year-old Canadian boy "secretly" video taped himself acting out a scene from his favorite sci-fi movie. The video was leaked onto the internet and eventually became the most viewed viral video of all time. What is the name of this viral video?

Answer: Star Wars Kid

In July of 2003, the boy, who has not been named, sued the four classmates that leaked the video, claiming that he was subjected to emotional stress and constant harassment, and would require years of psychiatric therapy to repair the damage. Eventually, a settlement was reached out of court. Within 4 years this video had over 900 million views, according to The Viral Factory.
7. In this viral video there are several people playing an online RPG video game. They are discussing the plan of attack for the upcoming battle when one of them throws caution to the wind, screams his name as he initiates the fight, and eventually is the cause of his team's demise. Which viral video am I describing?

Answer: Leeroy Jenkins

Like many other viral video stars, "Leeroy Jenkins" has found its way into many pop culture references. Among the most notable, it was part of a clue on a college episode of "Jeopardy", and was also the subject of a parody for the Toyota Tundra.
8. This viral video series shows the founder of Blendtec, Tom Dickson, asking the same question in every video...then answering his question by throwing just about anything you could imagine into a souped-up blender. What is the name of this video series?

Answer: Will It Blend?

Some of the more interesting things that Dickson has blended: glow sticks, Wii remote, Grand Theft Auto 4, Halo 3, iPhone, stun gun, and a Rubik's Cube. He has unsuccessfully tried to blend a crowbar.
9. In September of 2007, University of Florida student Andrew Meyer was subdued by police after asking Senator John Kerry a question during a forum at the school. The incident was caught on tape and posted onto the internet. What was the "unofficial" title of this viral video?

Answer: Don't Tase Me, Bro!

In 2007, the word "tase" was placed on the New Oxford American Dictionary's list of "words of the year". That same year, "Don't tase me, bro" was recognized as the most memorable quote of the year by the Yale Book of Quotations.
10. This viral video features the "Dancing Banana" and a song by "Buckwheat Boyz".

Answer: Peanut Butter Jelly Time

"Peanut Butter Jelly Time" has shown up in several pop culture references, including an episode of "Family Guy", in which Brian unsuccessfully tried to cheer up Peter by dressing up as the banana and performing the song/dance.
Source: Author nealio302

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