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Viral on Viral on Viral on Viral (w/Caitlin Reilly)

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Sep 15, 2021·1h
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Stage Premise:

You've heard of movies, but did you know you can watch smaller movies on your phone using the internet? That's right, this week we're talking to five of the most successful viral creators out there and find out how they're shaking up Hollywood.

Cast & Characters (5)

Bits & Timeline (12)

1:50 (1m 40s)
CHARACTER_INTRO

Viral Creator Roll Call

The panel of internet sensations introduces themselves, ranging from a COVID-19 parody singer to a man famous for falling down three flights of stairs.

"My name is Violet Jacobs. I go viral for coronavirus parody songs."

"I went viral on TikTok for yelling at a Petco employee."

"I can drink pretty much everything that's liquid."

"Ah, brother, this is going to leave a mark."

#Social Media#Influencers#TikTok#Viral Content
7:55 (36s)
ESCALATION

The Science of Forced Mange

Kyler plays devil's advocate by questioning Iris on her dog supplements, leading to a debate about the reliability of Google versus personal experience.

"What would you say to those critics who are saying you are forcibly giving pets mange?"

"I would have to say look at the science."

"You have to think to yourself, what is Google? How did it get here?"

#Wellness/Grift#Misinformation#Pet Care
21:10 (1m 40s)
CHARACTER_INTRO

The Viral Panel Roll Call

The panel of viral stars introduces themselves, including a coronavirus parody singer, a Petco-yelling advocate, a chugging grandma-pranker, a split-teaching Londoner, and a man famous for falling down stairs.

"My name is Violet Jacobs. I go viral for coronavirus parody songs."

"My name is Iris Judlow, and I went viral on TikTok for yelling at a Petco employee."

"I'm Francé is my name. So like France? No, it's Francé."

#Social Media#Influencers#TikTok Culture
22:51 (2m 29s)
ESCALATION

Iris Judlow's Mange Advocacy

Iris defends her dog supplements against critics who claim she is giving pets mange, citing her own research on Google and her new TLC reality show Dog Mom.

"What would you say to those critics who are saying you are forcibly giving pets mange?"

"I would have to say look at the science."

"It sort of blocks out accountability in its entirety."

#Wellness/Grift#Reality TV#Pet Care
29:35 (2m 25s)
VISUAL_GAG

The Chuglord Army and Gen Z Slang

Kyler explains his 'Chuglord Army' and their 'chug bounties,' while clarifying that Gen Z calling Peter a 'Winnebago' is actually a compliment about his physique.

"I say, Hey, go flood this person with chugga-chugga-chugga."

"Winnebago is a Gen Z slang for a big old gorgeous guy that they want to be inside."

"This idiot fuck die. He's already gonna die."

#Internet Slang#Fandoms#Cyberbullying
33:40 (5m 33s)
VISUAL_GAG

Iris Judlow's Prison Backstory and Taco Obsession

Iris reveals she was raised in a prison until age 15, which she considers a mere backstory to her true passion: eating shrimp tacos and partnering with Peloton.

"I was actually raised in a prison. I was a prison child."

"The show is about how much you love tacos. Yes. That's just kind of the backstory."

"My assistant actually built sort of a carrier under the handles so he can just sit and watch me take my classes."

#True Crime#Food/Hospitality#Fitness
41:31 (1m 34s)
CHARACTER_INTRO

The Viral Roll Call

The panel of internet sensations introduces themselves, boasting about their niche viral moments ranging from coronavirus parody songs to falling down three flights of stairs.

"My name is Violet Jacobs. I go viral for coronavirus parody songs."

"I went viral on TikTok for yelling at a Petco employee."

"I'd say something around a billion-kajillion views."

#Social Media#Influencers#TikTok Culture
47:04 (1m 36s)
ESCALATION

The Science of Mange and Google Research

Iris Judlow defends her doggy skincare line against accusations of giving pets mange by suggesting critics 'look at the science' on Google, which she considers a primary source.

"What would you say to those critics who are saying you are forcibly giving pets mange?"

"It depends on what scientist and what source, you know, you look at say a website like Google."

"You have to think to yourself what is Google, how did it get here, and why is it on Google?"

#Wellness/Grift#Misinformation#Dog Care
48:40 (1m 2s)
GAME_OR_PITCH

Peloton for Puppos and Selena Gomez Yoga

Iris discusses her TLC reality show 'Dog Mom' and her innovative Peloton partnership where dogs sit in carriers while their owners exercise.

"I heard you're also the first TV show exclusively partnering with Peloton."

"My assistant actually built sort of a carrier under the handles so he can just sit and watch me."

"I have partnered with my good friend Selena Gomez and we are actually doing a dog yoga class."

#Fitness#Reality TV#Celebrity Partnerships
59:30 (30s)
ESCALATION

The El Segundo TikTok Party Park

The influencers discuss their shared experience at a TikTok party in El Segundo, noting the extreme youth of the attendees and the massive follower gains resulting from simple proximity to other creators.

"It was a lot younger than I thought it was going to be."

"Every time I go to a TikTok party park, I gain like a hundred thousand followers."

#Influencer Culture#Social Media#Networking