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A Chatroulette star is born.  His name is Merton, he plays the piano (very well), and makes up on-the-spot songs to people he meets on Chatroulette.  Before you hit “Next” on this blog post you should look at this guy.  He has over 3 million hits on youtube.com!

(Warning – this is Chatroulette so there are some “adult” words in his compositions.)

A month ago Merton was just another talented musician looking for an audience.  And now thanks to “viral power” he is the latest Internet crazy.  Go Merton for reminding us of the possibilities of the interactive Internet.

For more on Chatroulette see my post:
http://www.biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/chatroulette-a-freak-show-but-we-love-a-freak-show/

Since the moment the iPad was announced the jokes just keep coming.  Not about the product, but about the name.  I am actually looking forward to trying the iPad and may even purchase one (scheduled release date is April 13, 2010).  Despite its shortcomings (no camera, no phone) the e-reader, web browsing, and sleek size are enough to give it a serious look.

But I can’t resist the jokes about the iPad’s unfortunate name.  Here’s one-two parody punch at the iPad and Jersey Shore.

Here’s a great video that shows how social networking can help your business.  And it’s fun to watch.

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The great thing about the viral video craze is that it is brings the power to the people.  YEAH!  Just when you thought “Pants on the Ground” could never be topped, check out the latest youtube.com star – a three year old girl who really loves Justin Bieber.

Here are the steps of how a regular video goes viral and makes things happen.  And it doesn’t hurt that she is so adorable!

STEP 1
Mom makes a video of her three year old girl crying her eyes out because she “loves” Justin Bieber.  Mom uploads the video to youtube.com.

Click here to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTCm8tdHkfI
It’s a “4 plus” minute video mostly of the girl crying.  However, there’s a cute “surprise” at the end (you can fast forward).

STEP 2
Video goes viral with almost 3 million views on youtube.com.

STEP 3
The next thing you know Jimmy Kimmel is flying the girl and family out to be on his show and a little girl’s dream of meeting Justin Bieber comes true.

Kudos to Justin Bieber for taking time to meet this girl.  Very class act.
I just have one question:  Who is Justin Bieber?  (Grin)

Chatroulette is the latest Internet buzz where you can randomly videochat with others.  It’s simple.  You log in http://chatroulette.com/ and you are randomly connected to someone via webcam.  (Yes, you must have a webcam on your PC/Mac to play.)  You can stay and chat or click “next” and see who (or what) comes up next.  Sounds fun, right.  But before spin the Chatroulette wheel you should be warned.  It can be a freak show!   But let’s be honest, we love freak shows!

Because of the explosive growth of Chatroulette (300 users in December 2009 to 10,000 in February 2010) it has got a lot of attention.   Here are some of the fun and freaky things reported to be seen while swimming in the Chatroulette pool.

• People dressed as ninjas
• Guy staring in the camera flipping you off
• Girls making out
• A guy appearing to fornicate with a head of lettuce
• Under age girl in clown make-up
• Guy wearing a protective cone like you put on a dog after surgery
• A penis puppet show
• In a Malkovichian moment, people have connected to themselves
• People having sex wearing superhero costumes

Are you starting to get the picture?

Here’s my theory – Chatroulette is the “dark side” response to the properly behaved social networking craze. Chatroulette is the yin to Facebook’s yang (or the other way around, I always get yin and yang confused).  It’s a Newtonian law applied to Facebook’s civility and social correctness.  It was just matter of time before an “opposite but equal reaction” sprung-up on the Internet where people could totally let their hair down, be inappropriate, an exobitionist, and totally insane.

It has always amazed me how people are so normal on Facebook.  Sure there’s an occasional political rant and off-the-wall religions sermon.  But you never see a Facebook status like this:

I’ve covered my naked body with peanut butter and I’m chasing a goat wearing a Mardi gras mask around my bedroom.

However, there is a very good chance you will actually see this on Chatroulette.  So if you decide to try it, be ready to embrace your inner freak and get ready for inappropriate behavior.

If you really want to understand Chatroulette check out the following post at mikelavear.com:

http://www.mikealvear.com/2010/03/05/if-you-missed-john-stewarts-hilarious-take-on-chat-roulette-here-it-is/