viral

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The former “Cosby Show” actor became the subject of viral job-shaming, with critics mocking him for working retail decades after his television success.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

If the 2021 viral moment didn’t happen, it might not have grown at the same pace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In another viral example, an X account posted an AI video appearing to show Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper collapsing in a cloud of dust.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Now, any bad news is good news—as long as a corporate brand can turn it into a viral meme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

On March 18, two days before the Library Olympic Games were scheduled to start, Mrs. Yunghans, the middle school librarian, showed Team Kyle a viral video of Marjory Muldauer’s brilliant performance at the Midwest finals.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein