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Exploring The Top 10 Viral Phenomena Of All Time

Navigating The Online Fame Whirlwind: Top 10 Viral Vortex

1. Gangnam Style by Psy
Released in 2012, this K-pop hit became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views, setting a new record for online popularity.

2. Ice Bucket Challenge
This viral social media campaign in 2014 raised awareness and funds for ALS research, with celebrities and individuals worldwide participating.

3. Baby Shark Dance
A children's song that went viral in 2016, inspiring a dance craze and becoming one of the most-watched videos on YouTube.

4. Pokémon GO
The augmented reality mobile game took the world by storm in 2016, breaking records for downloads and active users.

5. Harlem Shake
A meme that went viral in 2013, with people around the world creating their own versions of the dance video.

6. Mannequin Challenge
A trend in 2016 where people froze in place while a camera moved around them, creating visually stunning videos.

7. Yanny or Laurel
An audio clip that divided the internet in 2018, with listeners debating whether they heard 'Yanny' or 'Laurel.'

8. The Dress
A viral debate in 2015 over the color of a dress, with some seeing it as white and gold, while others saw it as blue and black.

9. Kiki Challenge
A dance challenge in 2018 where participants danced alongside a moving car to Drake's song 'In My Feelings.'

10. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X
This country rap song broke records in 2019 for its chart-topping success and viral popularity across social media platforms.

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