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The main entity of this text is Internet^[4] phenomena, which broadly encompasses various trends, memes, viral videos, challenges, and other content that gain widespread popularity and recognition through the Internet. These phenomena often originate from diverse sources such as television^[3] shows, games, advertisements, and user-generated content^[1]. They can spread rapidly across multiple platforms, including social media^[2], video-sharing websites, and email^[5] chains. Internet phenomena can take many forms, ranging from humorous or absurd memes to interactive challenges that encourage user participation. They often reflect and influence popular culture, making them a significant aspect of digital communication. However, some Internet phenomena can also lead to controversy or safety concerns.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ User-generated content ( user-generated content ) User-generated content, often shortened to UGC, refers to any form of content such as photos, videos, text, testimonials, and audio that are posted by users on various platforms, including social media and wikis. It's a broad term that encompasses a range of uses, from problem-solving and news reporting to entertainment and advertising. Notably, major news outlets like BBC and CNN, as well as businesses of all sizes use UGC for their respective purposes. The key characteristics of UGC are user contribution, creativity, and online accessibility. While it's a powerful tool, it also raises challenges such as defining the minimum creative effort and managing potential negative outcomes. UGC plays a crucial role in media pluralism, challenging traditional media hierarchies and diversifying content sources.

2. ↑ social media. Social media is a broad term encompassing a variety of digital tools and platforms that facilitate the sharing of information and the creation of virtual communities. Emerging from early systems like PLATO and ARPANET, it has evolved into modern platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These platforms offer unique features that differentiate them from traditional media, including the ability for users to generate content and engage in dialogic communication. They cater to over 100 million users globally and offer different forms of services, such as messaging apps and collaborative content creation platforms. The use of social media has far-reaching impacts on individuals, society, and businesses, influencing everything from marketing practices to political processes. However, it's also associated with ethical concerns, such as the spread of misinformation and potential addiction.

List of Internet phenomena (Wikipedia)

Internet phenomena are social and cultural phenomena specific to the Internet, such as Internet memes, which include popular catchphrases, images, viral videos, and jokes. When such fads and sensations occur online, they tend to grow rapidly and become more widespread because the instant communication facilitates word of mouth transmission.

This list focuses on the internet phenomena that is accessible regardless of local internet regulations.

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