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Chrome Browser vs. Potato
This week Google  released a new beta for Chrome, and created a video showing unconventional speed tests for the browser.  This is one of the coolest videos we’ve seen from Google, and they give great information regarding how it was made.  From the YouTube description:
Chrome Browser vs. Potato:
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We’ve been working hard with new clients, seen some great success with past contests and are currently running a couple of hot contests. Here’s the 411:

Heineken’s latest game show parody video was released on April 25th and in 4 days has earned this week’s pick as memelab’s viral video of the week. Here are the stats:

Muscle Milk is a drink that primarily replenishes protein as well as other macro nutrients used during exercise. Fitness professional Paul Hemsworth recommends Muscle Milk combined with increased carbohydrate intake immediately post-exercise to promote recovery and optimize weight loss efforts.

Last week we wrote a post on what makes a video viral. A cat standing costs a heck of a lot less than roller skating babies, but they both are considered viral videos. While its unclear as to what exactly deems the term viral video, Josh Spector from Mediapost’s Video Insider shares his top 5 things people expect from a funny video. From avid YouTube viewers to casual video sharers, the majority of video watchers have expectations for funny online videos.

One day only folks! Since the contest launched on April 2nd, we’ve received tons of great essay submissions! But don’t worry, there’s still time! Enter the contest today by nominating a student or teacher that has excelled in the field of math education.

Can you imagine Justin Timberlake without the good looks, fancy dancing, and overall sex appeal? Well Brett Domino gives the world his take in his Justin Timberlake melody (no offense Brett).

What is your definition of a viral video? Wikipedia says that a viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of internet sharing, typically through video sharing websites and email. Does it have to have a certain number of views and comments?

If you’ve got Austin Fever but can’t make to SXSW, enter the YOUR PBS video contest and you could win a trip to Austin, TX to see insider only previews of upcoming PBS programs and hear behind the scenes plans from PBS excecutives (estimated prize value $3,000.00)

In der spirt of ol’ Saint Patty, we’d like to wish erryone a happiest orf days.

From the internet meme vault, “Leprechaun in Mobile, Alabama” is sure to be just the right kick-off to your St. Patties festivities. A staff favourite, @d1337 (as well as others in the @memelabs office) perform the impersonation very well. In fact, “Where da gold at?” was our unofficial slogan during the Vancouver, Olympics.