Blog ExPLOsion!!

As many of you may have noticed, The Little Things has become anything but little. I'm sure it will calm down and everyone will forget about my blog again, but still! I was NOT expecting anything like this. I thought I'd be lucky to make it to 150 views, let alone over 1200! Have you ever wondered how something goes viral, or just becomes so popular? So have I! Due to recent happenings with my last post, I've ended up talking about this topic with several of my friends. We still haven't come to any conclusions as to exactly how this happens, but it was definitely a wake-up call when I reached over 1,000 views in less than 48 hours!

Something as small and silly as a blog created solely for a class assignment can (apparently...) cause a huge hype! In the discussions I've had, we ended up focusing mostly on YouTube videos. How can a compilation of goats and sheep screaming make it around the world and back, while an awesome educational, inspirational, or just all around great video get about 50 views...MAYbe? Yes, the screaming goats and sheep are funny...but the other videos are great too! I guess the formula to a "great hit" as an everyday "normal" human being is humor, oddities, and/or something really controversial (like leggings...ha ha).

I think it's crazy that some people are able to make a healthy living off of blogs, YouTube, facebook, and other social media. Is this a good thing? Bad thing? I say both. It's great for creativity, entertainment, and some culture. On the other hand, I fee like some people give up the opportunity to really make something of themselves in hopes that they'll make it big online, and never do. I know this isn't the only "occupation" in which people fall into this cycle, I'm just hoping it doesn't begin to cause more problems in our already unstable workforce. I feel like it'll be fine, and whatever happens is going to happen anyway, but I still think it's extremely important for people to obtain as much education as they can. This creates not only more opportunities, but also freedom! You can pursue your dream job, hobby, or whatever, while working somewhere else, building your passion, and/or bettering yourself in other ways. The internet can be an absolutely beautiful and wonderful tool. More of us just need to keep in mind that it is in fact a tool, and not just a plaything. The internet can become confining, destructive, and just plain evil. Internet: Use with Caution. :)

Remember, it's the little things in life!
Lindsey