The statistics are staggering. YouTube has around 2.2 billion active users monthly, and people post about 2,500 videos every minute. Meanwhile, about 500 million people are on Instagram daily, and some 45 million open their TikTok accounts at some time during the day.With so many people using these and other platforms, competition for views is fierce. Very few people can make a living just by posting videos. Many try but very few succeed. Most content disappears in the rush of new content, and few people ever watch the seemingly endless video posts. However, sometimes a video goes viral, and millions of people watch it. But why? What makes one video stand out when so many are forgotten? It’s difficult to say that one specific thing ensures a video will go viral. A few things help: If it’s funny, topical, and something people can relate to, then it’s more likely to be remembered and spread around. Some say the technical quality is important, but this depends on the content. Some viral videos are shot on a shaky mobile phone, which helps them feel more genuine. There are no rules to follow to ensure your video goes viral. A video will probably only be popular for a very short time. One week everyone seems to be watching it; the next week, it’s gone. Here are the top ten bizarre ways people have gone viral.
