{"id":2365,"date":"2026-06-30T14:33:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/?p=2365"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:33:42","slug":"6-coolest-things-people-have-ever-done-on-the-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/6-coolest-things-people-have-ever-done-on-the-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Coolest Things People Have Ever Done On The Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"

The internet is a cesspool of cat videos and political arguments, but every now and then, someone does something so epic, so audacious, or so brilliantly unhinged that it reminds us why we’re still scrolling. From stealing maple syrup with an empty bottle to creating the greatest viral video of all time, here are six moments that made the internet truly great.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0The “Distracted Boyfriend” Meme \u2013 The Photo That Launched A Thousand Jokes<\/span><\/h2>\n

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In 2015, a stock photo of a man checking out another woman while his girlfriend looks on in disgust became the most versatile meme on the internet. The image was used to joke about everything from politics to pop culture, and it’s still being shared today. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest image can become a global phenomenon \u2013 all because people on the internet decided it was funny.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dude Perfect \u2013 The YouTube Empire That Changed Everything<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Five guys from Texas with a trampoline and a camera somehow built an empire. Dude Perfect started with trick shots and grew into one of the most successful YouTube channels of all time, with over 60 million subscribers. They’ve launched a toy line, a video game, and a mobile app. They’re basically the coolest group of friends ever assembled.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson \u2013 The Fight That Broke The Internet<\/span><\/h2>\n

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In November 2024, Jake Paul stepped into the boxing ring with Mike Tyson \u2013 and the internet lost its collective mind. Netflix streamed the fight to over 108 million viewers, making it the most-streamed sporting event in history. Paul won, but the real winner was the internet itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Subway Superman \u2013 The Viral Hero<\/span><\/h2>\n

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In a viral TikTok video, a man was caught on camera running at full speed to catch a woman who had fallen onto the subway tracks. The clip showed him sprinting down the platform and dragging her to safety just before the train arrived. It was a genuine act of heroism captured in real time. Millions watched, and he became an overnight legend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shayden Walker \u2013 The Ring Doorbell Kid Who Stole Everyone’s Heart<\/span><\/h2>\n

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In July 2023, an 11-year-old boy from Texas named Shayden Walker rang his neighbor’s doorbell and asked if he knew any kids around his age that he could be friends with. He explained that he’d been bullied by other kids in the neighborhood and just wanted someone to play with. The Ring doorbell footage went viral, racking up millions of views and sparking an outpouring of support from across the globe. The internet gave him exactly what he was looking for: friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The “Charlie Bit My Finger” Phenomenon<\/span><\/h2>\n

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This 2007 video of two British brothers has over 900 million views and has been called the most iconic viral video of all time. The video shows Harry biting his brother Charlie’s finger while Charlie calmly says, “Charlie bit me.” It’s the most natural, authentic viral moment ever captured. If you haven’t seen it, you’re doing the internet wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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