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How Did Lil Nas X Become A Viral Sensation?

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You have most likely heard the song “Old Town Road” (or the remix) at least once this past year. That’s because this country-trap beat by Lil Nas X shattered records by becoming the first song to top the Billboard Charts for 17 consecutive weeks. The song’s catchy beat and family friendly lyrics made it loved by people of all ages around the world. The song even sparked a dance challenge and many memes on social media. Ironically enough, Lil Nas X was a college dropout living on his sister’s couch less than a year ago. How did this 20 year old become an overnight viral sensation?

lil nas x for the cover of Old Town Road

Lil Nas X’s Humble Beginnings

Originally from Atlanta, Lil Nas X (whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill) spent most of his time studying memes and social media during high school. He created several accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok with the hopes of becoming a paid Influencer. When those plans didn’t pan out, Lil Nas X went on to college, only to drop out a year later to pursue music. His parents did not support his decision at first, but his rampant success proved them otherwise.

Got The Horses In The Back, $30 For A Track

Without money to professionally produce his own music, Lil Nas X turned to the app BeatStars to find some beats. He purchased the music that is the background of Old Town Road for only $30 from a Dutch teen producer named YoungKio. He then recorded his own lyrics about bringing his horses to “Old Town Road” to go with the track. In order to get some exposure for the song, the two paired up by creating various memes to share on social media, really emphasizing the “cowboy” perspective. The song truly peaked in popularity when it was shared on TikTok by Lil Nas X, inspiring the creation of “yee yee juice” and the “yeehaw challenge.”

Only The Beginning…

After the original song grew in popularity, the artist turned to Twitter to try to gain the support of Billy Ray Cyrus. After he caught the famous country singer’s attention, the two paired up to create the remix, which helped the song gain even more popularity. The duo even performed at the BET awards together. The song has since won numerous awards, including song of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Given his recent stardom, Lil Nas X has finally been able to jumpstart his career, with a record deal with Columbia records. We are sure to hear more hits from this young artist- can’t nobody tell him nothing!

Photos: Instagram @lilnasx

This Homemade Slip N Slide Is A Flipping Good Time

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Summer might be coming to an end, which means it is time to take advantage of these last few weeks of sweltering days to hit up the water works. While the pool and beach are both fun in their own way, if you’re looking for some real thrills, this homemade Slip N Slide in Norway is the place to be!

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The Largest Slip N Slide in Norway

This homemade slip n slide was made by brothers Christian and Svein Torp in the backyard in Oslo, Norway. The original design was only a straight slide from the roof of their house into their backyard pool. These brothers are known for being into action sports like snowboarding and water skiing, and decided to take their talents to the creation of this splash-filled design.

A Megaloop Party

Recently for a big birthday celebration of Svein, the brothers decided it was time to amp up their design, this time with a megaloop. For onlookers, the thought going down the slide and flipping without injury seems borderline impossible. However, we can thank physics for the safe riding on this fun filled spectacle.

View from atop of the slip n slide.

First Person Views Of The Slip N Slide

While only invitees were able to soak up the fun on this backyard attraction, viewers around the world could feel like they were on the ride with videos shared by riders. This first person account shared on Instagram shows slow-motion footage just as he gets to the megaloop.

If a giant slip n slide is out of your reach, you can always grab some super soakers and still get in on some splashing action!

Photos: Instagram @torpogco

Netflix Drops Trailer For Scandalous Season 2 Of “Elite”

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Stop what you are doing! Netflix just announced the release date of the second season of our favorite new Spanish series, “Elite” for September 6th. We left off season 1 finding out who killed Marina… but there is so much more drama left to unfold behind the students at Las Encinas. To give us a taste of what’s to come, Netflix even paired the announcement with this heart-pumping trailer.

If you haven’t seen the first season yet, head’s up because this includes some serious SPOILERS.

What “Elite” Season Two Trailer Reveals

After viewing the new “Elite” trailer, we honestly don’t learn a whole lot *sigh* about the case of Marina’s assassin. We left off season one with Nano being locked up after he was wrongfully accused of killing Marina. He was jailed due to a testimony from his own brother, Samuel, who in season two we see vows to get Nano out of prison, “no matter the cost.”

However, this seems to be just a drop in the bucket for the amount of drama that will ensue. The tension is clearly evident among Polo, Carla and Christian, who are hiding the dirty, naughty secret of the real events of the murder. Will one of them slip up and reveal the truth?

“Lies tie us together. Lies tear us apart.”

The motto for the second season of “Elite” is “Lies tie us together. Lies tear us apart.” These two lines perfectly describe the deception that we previously saw among the students at Las Encinas. The stormy tensions created among friends (and enemies) are sure to only increase with this second season.

The bigger question is, will the students investigate into the truth? We can only predict that Guzmán, left depressed from the death of his sister, will dig deeper into finding the real killer. The ending of the trailer hints at this, as Guzmán faces Polo with a dark look in his eyes and ominously says, “Secrets don’t stay secrets for very long, do they?”

New Students For “Elite”

Elite new season cover.

While the trailer is filled with lots of action and drama, no real questions are solved from last season. However, we do get a glimpse at a few new members of the cast, who seem to have pivotal importance. Only time will tell if our answers will be solved on September 6th!

Photos: Instagram: @Elitenetflix

Jimmy Fallon and Kate Upton Boogie Back To The 80s

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Jimmy Fallon is known for providing us plenty of belly laughs with his crazy videos with guest stars on The Tonight Show. Never one to back down a challenge, he and his recent guest Kate Upton decided to take on old 80s dance moves. The duo made sure to dress the part as they copied dances from aerobic videos in this hilarious video.

80s Fitspiration

In the age of Social Media, many individuals have earned a blue check next to their name with fitness instagram accounts. Millions of people follow fitness trainers like Kayla Itsines and Jeanette Jenkins to attempt their heart-pumping workout routines. While it might seem a modern concept, getting in a sweat session to workout videos was a fad that took off in the 80s. Jazzercise and other dance workouts by 80s legends such as Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons were sure to get their audience moving in a colorful, crazy way. What better way to commemorate these memorable exercises than through a joint aerobic dance challenge?

A Color Coordinated Duo

Jimmy Fallon and Kate Upton in bright 80s clothing.

If it’s one thing that stands out about fashion from the 80s, its the bright colors. Jimmy Fallon and Kate Upton knew they couldn’t properly recreate an 80s aerobic dance challenge without an outfit that suited. The two were decked out in headbands, leotards, scrunchies, and leggings of all different colors and prints that made viewers take an instant trip back in time.

A Modern Day Twist

Jimmy performing an 80s move that looks like a modern day dab.

The dance moves that the two performed were beyond ridiculous. It’s no wonder these didn’t make it to the 21st century! However, there were some similarities to some of the dance fads of today. Upton at one point commented, “That’s kind of like the Eighties version of the dab.” After their individual routines, the two then joined forces to attempt some partner routines. In reality there should have been a “don’t try this at home” warning, for some moves just looked outright dangerous! This challenge is definitely not for those who are lacking in the coordination department.

80s Flashdance

Naturally, Fallon and Upton’s routine could not truly be complete without attempting the famous “Flashdance” scene, even using real water. Upton, being a professional model, knew exactly how to pose her body for the scene. Whereas Jimmy... well he tried.

Jimmy and Kate Upton mimicking the Flashdance dance from the 80s.

Photos: Youtube The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

We Are “Wowing” At The Latest Meme Of Drake

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Drake and Chris Brown are two of the most successful hip hop artists, so when they produce a track together you know it’s going to be a bop. Their song collaboration “No Guidance” has already made its way to the Billboard Top 100, and fans were ecstatic for the release of the video, which came out Friday. However, it wasn’t the video itself that got all the attention, so much as this unimpressed frame of Drake during the “dance battle” scene.

Drake looking unimpressed, waving hands saying "ooo, wow."

A Throwback To Drake’s Degrassi Days

Although most people know him as the Grammy winning rapper, Drake first rose to stardom via his role on the Canadian hit series, Degrassi. However, we can’t help but think his acting skills have become a little rusty since his departure in 2009. However, his flat unimpressed face, waving raised hands, and the HILARIOUS “Ooo, wow”  he lets out really does a number for comically expressing how we feel in many life scenarios. So much, that it turned into a popular meme overnight…

The Unemployed Grad

Any recent graduate cane relate to this painfully accurate meme. The post-grad job hunt can seem like one of the most difficult processes in the world, and really makes you question the time and money put in to get that piece of paper…

What A Vision

As a glasses and lenses wearer since the ripe age of 7, I can fully admit how annoying it is when someone brags about their perfect vision. Wow, COOL man!

“Not Like The Other Guys”

Ah, the classic d-bag one liner. This is when all red flags go up, and lack of amusement is at an all time high. With so many guys claiming to be different, it’s no wonder Hot Girl Summer took off so quickly! (Men, take notes.)

Drake As Cheating Tristan Thompson

OOP! He went there! This tweet dives right into the ongoing Kardashian drama with Khloe’s perpetually cheating baby daddy, Tristan Thompson. Too soon?

The ONLY Response To Obnoxious Drivers

The only people in the world who think revving a loud car engine is cool, are the people revving said engine. You’re not impressing anyone, sorry not sorry.

Drake And Chris Brown Dance It Out

Now that you’ve had your fair share of laughs, here is the full video below of Drake and Chris Brown battling it out on the dance floor:

Photo: Youtube ChrisBrownTV

We Are “Obsessed” With This Crying And Dancing TikTok

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There seems to be no end to the TikTok masterpieces that leave us in a state of both laughter and confusion. The most recent to hit the top of the charts and start a viral meme is a video by TikTok user @ReeseHardy_. In the video, the teen girl is crying, for reasons unknown, while performing a dance to the song “Obsessed” by Mariah Carey.

Behind The “Obsessed” Dance

While everyone (I repeat, EVERYONE) was left in a state of confusion as to why Reese is dancing while crying, we do have some answers to the dance itself. Turns out the dance wasn’t original, but rather part of the #obsessed dance challenge that was circling on TikTok at the time. One of the most ironic parts might be the fact many of the users who have participated in the challenge, weren’t old enough to even appreciate the song when it first released in 2009. We’re not complaining about the comeback though, this song was truly iconic.

The Crying Rise To Fame

people holding signs that say different social media activities, like share like and tweet, for the crying girl video.

Reese Hardy’s profile on TikTok was not famous before this video spread like wildfire. Since it’s publication on July 13th, the video has gained more than 1.6 million likes and thousands of comments. What made it grow even faster was the video’s share on the twitter account, “Cursed Tik Toks.” The tweet received over 134k likes and almost 30,000 retweets. More importantly, it started a meme caption contest for this hilarious yet uncomfortable video. The following are some of the best responses.

Struggling At The Club

We’ve all had at least one night out when we forced ourselves through the exhaustion to support our friends, yet would do just about anything to be back at home in the comfort of our beds.

Simba’s Sobbing Pride

In perfect timing with the recent release of The Lion King remake, this caption almost makes us feel guilty for laughing out loud at the poor cub’s loss.

Our Monday Morning Ritual

Self explanatory.

Apology Unaccepted

Reese Hardy had zero intention of getting all the attention for this video. In fact, she apologized on her TikTok account for her crying and dancing display, saying “this started as a joke, i’m sorry guys.” Regardless, we’re glad she provided us the laughs this summer.

Photos: Freepik, Youtube: Preston Pickles