Viral
The latest on Newsweek's coverage of viral videos and topics. How and why something goes viral changes day to day, but from videos to topics trending on social media like Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, Newsweek is covering it all.
Hysterics at golden retriever's dramatic choice of nap spot in mall
"It's always the goldens," one viewer of the viral post said, while another added: "He shopped until he dropped."
What mom asks sons to do every night after dinner divides opinion
Jameela Ahmed disagreed with the statement she should "let kids be kids" from some TikTok users.
Hearts melt at dachshund completing mountain climbing challenge with owners
The dog was filmed sprinting up the three tallest mountains in the U.K. amid cold weather, strong winds and rain.
6-year-old's innocent question about husbands goes viral
"We often have open conversations," the girl's mother told Newsweek. "So I never expected this to blow up the way it has."
Owner "in a panic" over missing black Labrador—then realizes her mistake
"Oh my goodness took me ages to notice him," one user said. Another added: "He was looking at you like 'are you done now?'"
Hearts melt as corgi who loves digging on the couch gets perfect surprise
TikTok users have lauded the miniature couch, which allows Tucker to dig as much as he pleases without damaging his owner's furniture.
Thrifter finds discarded coffee table in trash, she knows what to do next
Erin Shuford spent hours refurbishing the unwanted coffee table, telling Newsweek she wanted to get it "as close to the original" as possible.
Cat desperately trying to kiss dad delights internet: 'He's all yours'
"The cat had cuteness aggression," one TikTok user said, while another added: "Damn the cat has a better love life than me."
Woman's response to mom asking to access her savings account applauded
On Reddit, people overwhelmingly told the young woman not to let her mom into the bank account.
Cat confused after meeting look-alike kitten delights internet
"Awwww that's the gentlest cat I've ever seen," one user said, while another added: "They were meant to be together."
Man shares moment cocker spaniel puppy chose him: "Point of no return"
The dog owner said that he fell in love "from the first second."
Starving beagle tied up outside saved by call from mystery "Secret Santa"
"This heartwarming story shows the power of speaking up," a spokesperson for PETA said in a statement.
Dad's lifelong Christmas tradition with Gen Z daughter melts hearts
"He truly does such a good job and puts so much thought into it," Ava Liv Mabry, from Nashville, Tennessee, told Newsweek.
Man spots glaring mistake in Netflix action thriller: "Facepalm moment"
Victoria was watching the new Christmas action movie when her husband, Chris, spotted something that had her "cackling."
Tiny brown kitten crying to sleep with dad melts hearts
"Pick him up right now!!!" one TikTok user said after watching footage of a tiny kitten interacting with his owner.
Tears over 17-year-old golden retriever's bath-time routine
"What a blessing to have a best friend by your side for so long," one user said. Another added: "It's such an honor to care for our babies once they get old."
Passenger refusing to give up seat for couple with baby backed: "No shame"
Social media users praised the passenger's response and how she "outsmarted" the couple.
Tears over why rescue dog gives owner "awkward eye contact" during vet trip
"That's so sad. Happy he found a home," one viewer said, while others shared how moved they were by the dog's behavior.
Woman thinks she has a pimple—winds up in surgery
Stephanie Warkotsch popped what she thought was a hormonal pimple, but it grew back and "got bigger and bigger" across her cheek.
Millennial mom shocking Gen Z with her tech skills delights internet
The video has sparked a lively discussion among viewers of different ages about where their computer skills are lacking.
Injured Yorkshire terrier refuses to stay home, owner gets creative
"I didn't see him at first. Nobody gets left behind," one user said. Another added: "I am howling! Oh God he looks quite happy!"
Woman thinks her cat looks unusually tubby, then she takes closer look
"The cat trap x2," one user said. Another user added: "Cuddle puddle!"
Tears as dog that was returned to shelter taken to see Christmas lights
"It breaks my heart. So many babies out there desperate to have a good home," one Instagram user wrote of the now viral video.
Unconventional solution for those terrible at wrapping presents goes viral
The woman shocked thousands of fellow poor gift-wrappers with her skills while hindered in the viral video.
Woman looks up childhood home on Google Street View, tears at what she sees
Anna Costley told Newsweek she felt a "wave of nostalgia" when she saw her childhood home with two proud figures standing outside.
Dog "terrified" of owner's Christmas decoration melts hearts
"When I realized he was shaking like that, he actually scared me," the owner told Newsweek.
Hysterics over woman's attempt to recreate balloon Santa: "Picasso vibes"
TikTokers lauded the woman's failed attempt to get into the Christmas spirit, with some suggesting it's better than the original.
Hysterics at reason best friends can only take "seated pics together"
"Being tall is not easy, and most of my friends are so short," commented one user under the viral video.
Man's comment about woman's dog at cafe leaves owner stunned: "no sir"
"I did not expect such an exquisite, handsomely charming dog," one user commented.
Kitten's sleeping position goes viral: "Nap took him"
"THIS is how you sleep when you don't have bills to pay," one user commented.
