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May 6 – Favourite Viral Video of the week

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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Memelabs Update – past, present, future we’ve got your contest covered.

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:

April 29 Favourite Viral Video of the week

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:

April 22 Favorite Viral Video of the week.

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5 Things People Expect From A Funny Video

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.

Viral Video of the week: Timberlake not so sexy?

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 makes this video viral?

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?

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From the leprechauns down in Mobile Alabama – Happy St. Patricks day!

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.

99 Memes We’ll Never Be Sick Of

Instead of one amazing viral video this week, we thought we’d share 99.
Check out this meme-licious list compiled by Greg Rutter (his second, btw).  This list is pure gold, listing all the clips that make watching hours of online video so, so worth it.
You’ll notice that individuals aren’t the only ones [...]