The document discusses what makes viral videos viral and provides tips for creating viral content. It notes that funny, sexy, and cute videos along with impressive skill videos tend to be most popular on YouTube. Combining elements like funny with sexy can increase views. Choosing an engaging thumbnail is also important for attracting clicks. The document encourages mixing genres and elements for greater viral effects.

1. Digital Mashup #4: VIRAL By Joel Lim

2. What Makes Viral Videos Viral? Watch this viral spoof on virals for clues: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc47LcvIxyI&feature=player_embedded

3. What Are The Top Videos on YouTube? Millions and millions of eyeballs are watching… http://www.youtube.com/charts/videos_views?t=a

4. What deep, arcane insight can we draw from the most-watched videos ever? (ExcludingBieber music videos) Funny is king Sexy is sexy Cute just works (Babies. Animals. Baby animals) How-Did-He/She/They-Do-That?! is awesome

5. Mix and Match For Greater Effect! Example: Cute + Sexy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN4pZGXAj1U Extra Tip: The thumbnail is extremely important. Example: Funny + Sexy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww

6. Go forth and multiply.