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These six-second loops became the new popular media currency. They were more shareable than a movie trailer, more relatable than a sitcom. Mainstream television (ABC, NBC) tried to purchase these Viner influencers, only to find that their magic evaporated outside the algorithmic ballroom. drunk sex orgy new years sex ball xxx new 2013
But the legacy remains indelible. We no longer have formal dances; we have "drops," "collabs," and "raid parties." The influencer is the new noble. The comment section is the new gossip mill. And the "drunk year" was the bridge. Vine was the shot glass of ball entertainment