What does “go viral” mean?

What it means

• Does “go viral” mean you're sick? Nope!
• go viral = spread very quickly on the internet
• Example: My cat video went viral overnight!

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1. 0:00A virus can make you sick.
2. 0:02But what does it mean for something to go viral?
3. 0:08Andrew, we need more views for English in a Minute.
4. 0:12I think a lot of people already watch it.
5. 0:15No, I want it to go viral.
6. 0:17I want us to have 50, 100 million views.
7. 0:21You know what we need for that.
8. 0:24What? Cats.
9. 0:28Cats. Everyone likes a good cat video.
10. 0:32We need more cats. Can we get some cats?
11. 0:37When something goes viral, it spreads quickly on the internet.
12. 0:43Often on social media.

Quick quiz

1. Question 1 of 2

   What does "go viral" mean?

   ATo make a video about catsBTo spread quickly on the internetCTo lose all your viewsDTo get sick from a virus

2. Question 2 of 2

   What does the woman think will make the video go viral?

   AMusicBDogsCCatsDMoney