Close Read/Short Answer Responses

Viral videos—those videos that quickly gain popularity throughout the Internet—are seemingly made for an era in which information is transmitted rapidly and social networks are the new water coolers. Sometimes entertaining, sometimes not, most of these videos fade away in a matter of days or weeks—but not all. Some viral videos have become classics of the early 21st century's social media landscape. For this assignment, you will conduct a close reading of an iconic viral video. However, the close reads will take the form of a short answer responses. Remember, close reads are a hyper-focused analysis, so concentrate on only one specific aspect of each story.

Conduct close reads (in short answer response form) for four of the following viral videos:

"Susan Boyle Audition – Britain's Got Talent" (2009; Citation: Britain's Got Talent. “Susan Boyle’s First Audition “I Dreamed a Dream” | Britain’s Got Talent.” YouTube, 7 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE1Lxw5ZyXk.)

Britain's Got Talent. “Susan Boyle’s First Audition “I Dreamed a Dream” | Britain’s Got Talent.” YouTube, 7 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE1Lxw5ZyXk.

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Britain's Got Talent. “Susan Boyle’s First Audition “I Dreamed a Dream” | Britain’s Got Talent.” YouTube, 7 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE1Lxw5ZyXk.

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Britain's Got Talent. “Susan Boyle’s First Audition “I Dreamed a Dream” | Britain’s Got Talent.” YouTube, 7 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE1Lxw5ZyXk.

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Britain's Got Talent. “Susan Boyle’s First Audition “I Dreamed a Dream” | Britain’s Got Talent.” YouTube, 7 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE1Lxw5ZyXk.

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"Woman Brags About Running in Snow, Then ..." (2014; Citation: KOIN 6. “Joggers Get More than They Bargained for on Portland Street.” YouTube, 8 Feb. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPTt6MgsOt8.)

"Sony Bravia's 'Bouncing Balls'" (2006; Citation: 32cn32. “Sony Bravia Bouncy Balls Full HD 1080p.” YouTube, 11 Feb. 2010, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_bx8bnCoiU.)

"'The Kiss' by Tatia Pilieva for WREN" (2014; Citation: Tatia PIlieva. “FIRST KISS.” YouTube, 10 Mar. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpbDHxCV29A.)

"Friday by Rebecca Black" (2011; Citation: Black, Rebecca. “Rebecca Black - Friday.” YouTube, 16 Sept. 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVsfOSbJY0.)

"Grape Lady Falls" (2006; Citation: yankeesfan22vt. “Grape Lady Falls!” YouTube, 19 Dec. 2006, www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMS0O3kknvk)

"The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger"(2011; Citation: czg123. “The Crazyass Honey Badger.” YouTube.com, Jan. 18AD, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg&t=123s.)

czg123. “The Crazyass Honey Badger.” YouTube.com, Jan. 18AD, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg&t=123s.

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czg123. “The Crazyass Honey Badger.” YouTube.com, Jan. 18AD, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg&t=123s.

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"Zombie Kid Like Turtles" (2007; Citation: “Zombie Kid Likes Turtles.” YouTube, 11 June 2007, www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y.)

Requirements:

• MLA Style, plus works cited
  

Due: Fri 10/18 (via canvas)