virals
Widely shared content
Virals is the plural of viral, referring to multiple pieces of content that have spread rapidly across the internet: Her TikToks have produced several virals this year.
The term treats viral as a noun—something that achieves viral status—rather than just an adjective describing how content spreads.
Shared online humor
- contentWhat something contains
- postVertical structural beam
- retweetRepublish another's post
- sharePortion given out
story · challenge · duet · stitch · remix · screenshot · forward · repost
Labeled link for posts
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- twitterSeries of high-pitched calls
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
followers · likes · retweets · views · subscribers · feed · analytics · vlogger
Perceived stimulus or phenomenon
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- must-seeCannot be skipped
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
splash · furore · hype · headline · watercooler · mainstream
Able to spread disease
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- transmissionSending of information
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
spread · disease · pandemic · plague · quarantine · immunity · vaccination · infection
Shared online humor
- DawkinsBritish evolutionary biologist
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- imitationCopy of the original
- copypastaViral duplicated text block
template · format · catchphrase · parody
meme
Shared online humor
share · story · challenge · duet · stitch · remix · screenshot · forward · repost · tag
hashtag
Labeled link for posts
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- twitterSeries of high-pitched calls
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
engagement · followers · likes · retweets · views · subscribers · feed · analytics · vlogger · content-creator
sensation
Perceived stimulus or phenomenon
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- must-seeCannot be skipped
breakout · splash · furore · hype · headline · watercooler · mainstream
infectious
Able to spread disease
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- transmissionSending of information
pathogen · spread · disease · pandemic · plague · quarantine · immunity · vaccination · infection · contamination
meme
Shared online humor
- DawkinsBritish evolutionary biologist
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- imitationCopy of the original
copypasta · template · format · catchphrase · parody
- gone viralSpread rapidly online
- going viralSpreading rapidly online
- go viralSpread rapidly online
- went viralAchieved rapid online spread
- viral hitsContent reaching massive audiences quickly
- viral videosWidely shared online clips