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Wednesday, 5 September 2007

While Scouring The web, Episode 2

In this second episode of our recently introduced series "While Scouring The Web", an example of how things can grow immensely popular due to "the internet community" picking up on it. The first example of this, at least one which I myself know of, is that of Esmée Denters, who, after posting videos of herself singing on YouTube and profiling herself on myspace rose to fame in record time after users picked up on it. Eventually this ended up in her landing a record deal and singing with none other than Justin Timberlake, both on YouTube and on stage.

Although the above-mentioned example was the result of Esmée herself intentionally promoting herself, in today's example this is not the case. In fact, it is the result of a late-night-drinking-spree-idea gone mental after the community itself picked up on something (in fact, I myself am hereby adding to its popularity). Inspired by loads of alcohol, actor and television maker Roeland Fernhout decided to create a boy-band named "BearForce1", consisting of 4 gay hairy (bears) men. Subsequently, 4 guys were cast for the band, a song and video were recorded (based on existing disco and italo hit-singles) and the result posted on YouTube. Well, suffice it to say, madness ensued. All in all, in my opinion, this effect is well worth looking into.

For your viewing pleasure (?), here's the video.

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