Polygon’s latest series, The Masterpieces of Streaming, looks at the new batch of classics that have emerged from an evolving era of entertainment. Like every medium before it, “video essays” on ...

In just 30 seconds, the video sprints from one unlikely scenario to another: a pot-bellied partier cradles a Chihuahua; a bride flees police on a golf cart; a farmer luxuriates in a pool full of eggs.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Brandon covers social media trends. @johnbrandonmn The question to answer right away is: What does it mean to go viral on ...