One of the most significant trends related to web 2.0 is the rise of viral video. In particular, the shameful fascinations of humanity appear to spike in popularity. Earlier, we covered how Miss South Carolina's fumble recorded 6 million views in just 3 days, which proved that if the public thinks you are famous, and you make a mistake, you can become a joke overnight...
Well, now we have a new example. Meet Eva Nazemson, a Swedish TV presenter who won't let a bout of gastro get in the way of her live-to-air game show action.
While taking a call from a contestant live on air, Nazemson suddenly lurched forward and vomited, leaping suddenly from the set - but not before her technicolour yawn was captured on camera for all eternity.
But it is live television after all - instead of fleeing the set in embarrassment, the amazing Nazemson simply wiped her mouth and kept going, remarking to her bewildered TV audience that "anything can happen on live TV!"
In less than a week, the video has recorded over a million views.
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Trend Themes
1. Viral Videos - Opportunity to create entertaining and captivating video content that can go viral, reaching a large audience and increasing brand visibility.
2. Embarrassing Moments - Opportunity to leverage embarrassing moments as a way to create engaging content that resonates with viewers and generates buzz.
3. Live Television - Opportunity to embrace the unpredictable nature of live television and use it as a platform to captivate and surprise viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Entertainment - Opportunity for media companies to create and distribute viral video content that attracts a large audience and generates revenue through advertising.
2. Digital Marketing - Opportunity to utilize viral videos as a marketing tool to increase brand awareness, engage with customers, and drive website traffic and conversions.
3. Television Broadcasting - Opportunity to innovate in the realm of live television, creating immersive experiences that capture viewers' attention and keep them engaged.