They Went Viral—and the Internet Never Forgot | I Went Viral

Before viral moments became part of the everyday timeline, these unforgettable personalities had the internet talking. In this episode of I Went Viral, Christianee Porter, Jimmy McMillan, Dremon Cooper, and Mayor Allison Madison revisit the moments that unexpectedly put them in the spotlight and changed their lives. Christianee Porter | 00:25–05:17 Christianee Porter went viral in 2016 with her hilarious character Ms. Shirleen, whose larger-than-life personality, memorable sayings, and comedic takes quickly became an internet favorite. Jimmy McMillan | 05:18–10:36 Jimmy McMillan became an instant viral sensation in 2010 after delivering the unforgettable phrase “The Rent Is Too Damn High” during a New York gubernatorial debate. The moment exploded online, becoming a meme and pop-culture reference that continues to live on years later. Dremon Cooper | 10:37–16:40 Dremon Cooper caught the internet’s attention in 2018 by combining impressive acrobatics with an unexpected twist—doing it all in heels. His athleticism, confidence, and gravity-defying moves quickly turned heads across social media. Mayor Allison Madison | 16:41–21:06 Mayor Allison Madison went viral in 2017 after the internet noticed her striking resemblance to Cardi B. What started as comparisons across social media quickly turned into a viral moment that introduced her to a much larger online audience. From comedy and politics to incredible talent and celebrity look-alikes, these are the moments that took over the internet—and the people behind them. I Went Viral looks beyond the views and shares the stories of what happened when one unexpected moment changed everything. SUBSCRIBE to #BET! ►► http://bit.ly/1U0v9xG Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+ ►► https://www.bet.plus/?xrs=BET_organic... Connect with BET Web: http://www.BET.com TikTok:   / bet   Instagram:   / bet   Facebook:   / bet   Twitter:   / bet   Snapchat:   / 5rt6vrzw   BET+: https://www.bet.plus   / betplus     / betplus     / yourbetplus     / officialbetplus   Google+: http://www.bet.us/gplusBET