Social Media 7

The impact Youtube can have on a persons life is amazing. You can go from being unknown to becoming a viral star overnight. An example of this would have to be this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhm7-LEBznk. This video was about a couple on their way back from taking a final, when the man proposes a question to his wife. He asks "if you are traveling 80 miles per hour how long does it take you to go 80 miles." His wife struggles he way to an incorrect answer which now has the web buzzing. This video has now been video over six million times. Her husband tries his best to explain to his wife why and how she is wrong, all while holding back laughs. Her hilarious explanation was viewed on many websites and also some notable shows such as Good Morning America.  The show even had the couple on air to discuss the video and America's reaction to it. The wife claimed she was angry at her husband for filming her answer mainly because it went viral. She also admits that although she was mad it has made their relationship that much stronger and that this was just a bump in the road. This embarrassing video has probably been seen on computers all around America. It has turn this college student into somewhat of a "celebrity". The power of social media today is amazing. Who knows what will be the next video that will catch America's eyes.