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tay zonday

2 Girls 1 Podcast: How Tay Zonday Survived YouTube Virality

How Tay Zonday survived being ‘Patient Zero’ of viral YouTube

Some stay dry and others feel the pain.

On Oct 15, 2018 by Matt Silverman, chris boylan

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17 fascinating facts about Tay Zonday and ‘Chocolate Rain’

'Chocolate Rain' was memorable, but just how much do you remember?

On Jun 24, 2017 by Mike Tunison

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Internet memes battle in new animated rap series

Nyan Cat and Grumpy Bat spit bars in Animeme Rap Battles. Seriously. 

On Jul 2, 2013 by [email protected]

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YouTube Guide: Tay Zonday covers Skyrim

Bonus: Zonday provides his own harmony. 

On Feb 6, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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YouTube right now! “Chocolate Rain” star covers “Call Me Maybe”

Just when you thought Carly Rae Jepsen's hit couldn't get any better, Tay Zonday goes in deep. 

On Jun 13, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Why Twitter killed Chris Brown

Rumormongers seek status, amusement—and sometimes revenge.

On Feb 15, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Internet rumormongers kill Tay Zonday yet again

When Internet commenters get bored, they make up death rumors about viral-video stars. The "Chocolate Rain" singer is a favorite target.

On Jan 5, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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