How can we tell when something has gone viral? Are there specific numbers or percentages? Is there a commission in Geneva (or possibly Silicon Valley, in this case) which issues a formal certificate? Are there different criteria for different elements of society - would nude photos of a movie star, or a politician, for example, have the same criteria for virality as a collection of humorous poetry? How can I monitor this so that it is my "hit" (I've already looked at it several times, but I assume the rules allow multiple hits) which puts Melissa over the top and into the Viral Hall of Fame? I try to keep up with this stuff, but it isn't easy.
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