Not Everything Needs to Go Viral

Lately, I've been reflecting on the wave of viral videos that flood our timelines.The Coldplay concert couple, someone dancing,singing, eating with their hands on a subway, someone tossing something in a wooded area. Are these really moments for public consumption?

Sure, behaviors can be unusual or inappropriate depending on the setting. But does that give a random bystander the higher moral ground to record and broadcast it to millions?

What happens between two individuals,as long as it’s within the confines of law,should remain just that: between them.

It reminds me of the time I used to travel to the city for work. Every day on the path there was a man who talked loudly on his phone, clearly annoying everyone. One day, someone finally called him out. Embarassed,he got off at the next station to finish his call. That moment was enough to teach him a lesson . No cameras, hashtags, or public shaming. Imagine if someone had filmed him instead, posted it, and made him a meme.

We forget that behind every viral video is a human being .Someone with family, kids, parents, coworkers. They have histories, responsibilities, vulnerabilities. The internet doesn’t forget , but we seem to forget that.

It might just be a content, A meme, a reel, a trend. But it could be someone's dignity, reputation, or mental health spiraling because of that one clip.

Let’s not ruin lives for a few likes or laughs. A little empathy goes a long way.

Not Everything Needs to Go Viral!!!!