"A viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, typically through video sharing websites, social media and email.[1] Viral videos often contain humorous content... and include televised comedy sketches..., amateur video clips... on YouTube; and web-only productions... Some eyewitness events have also been caught on video and have "gone viral"...
With the proliferation of camera phones,[10] many videos are being shot by amateurs on these devices. The availability of inexpensive video editing and publishing tools allows video shot on mobile phones to be edited and distributed virally, by email or website, and between phones by Bluetooth or MMS. These consumer-shot videos are typically non-commercial, intended for viewing by friends or family. A video becoming viral is often unexpected, and an accident, and therefore a video cannot be called viral purely in the creator's intention at the time of recording."
Here is a simple example of how to use "go viral":
1. Did you see those photos of the accident? They went viral and have since been published in various magazines and newspapers.
2. The GOP candidate for President decided to go viral with his message to the young folks!
3. The video appeared on You-Tube on Monday, and quickly went viral!
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