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Merton the Chatroulette Piano Guy Puts on a Show at YouTube HQ [VIDEOS]
In: web resources
10 Nov 2010Earlier today, while YouTube was briefing the press on YouTube Remote for Android and YouTube Topics at its headquarters in Silicon Valley, the company welcomed a special guest through its doors: Merton of Chatroulette fame. Merton is the mysterious and hooded improv piano player who rose to Internet fame with a series of videos depicting [...]
This week, oh desk-bound dilettantes, we’re tapping yet another YouTube celeb to help us round up a herd of intriguing vids for you, the fidgeting masses lurching toward the weekend. This week’s curator? Kina Grannis, who has chosen the theme: How did they do that? In case you’re unfamiliar with Grannis (for shame, get thee [...]
How do you know when you’ve reached the absolute pinnacle of Internet fame? When the web mocks your misfortunes — via LEGO. Well, Robert Green — oh most disgraced of England’s keepers — you’ve hit the big time, my friend. LEGO has undoubtedly become a hot viral video trend lately, with everything from Star Wars [...]
Despite being 14% pervert, Chatroulette is turning out to be a font of creative inspiration. From Merton and Ben Folds to would-be Lady Gagas, Travelocity gnomes and Medieval parodies, there’s no shortage of unintended yet interesting uses of the video chat platform. Enter the latest in this category: speed painting. Instead of composing a spontaneous [...]
Internet Famous: Becoming an Online Celebrity
In: tutorial
30 Nov 2009Some people dream of being famous from the time they’re quite young. They crave the spotlight, and will do anything to be the center of attention. They want nothing more than to become a celebrity, to have legions of adoring fans, and to have their name recognized the world over. For others, fame is a [...]
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