Comments on: What Bloggers Can Learn from Viral Videos

By: Beth Hayden

Beth Hayden — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:22:08 +0000

Oh, Mandy – that Susan Boyle video was another one I was thinking about when I wrote this post! I think that’s actually the first social media explosion that made me start pondering this joy thesis.
Everyone really related to Susan Boyle and wanted her to do well, and I think that’s why the video touched so many people. Thanks for including that in this discussion.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:57:38 +0000

Hadn’t made the ‘joy’ connection but I think you’re right. My favorite viral videos are Playing for Change (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM) and Susan Boyle on Britain’s You’ve Got Talent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk)

By: Gail Storey

Gail Storey — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:35:55 +0000

You are so right about joy being what makes a video go everywhere. (I wish there were a better word than “viral,”–joy is catching but it’s not a disease.) ;-D Thanks for your insight, Beth.

By: Laurel Kallenbach

Laurel Kallenbach — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:31:52 +0000

Wow! Your observation about joy being the common denominator in viral videos is genius! And it’s encouraging that the human race uses technology to spread happiness and humor.