The End of an Internet Meme: Trolololo


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An old Soviet recording of singer Eduard Khil (Mr. Trolololo) singing a wordless song became an Internet sensation a few months ago. If it can be said that an Internet meme ends once it goes mainstream, this is that moment. Khil's song is the basis for the above commercial for an Israeli bank.

via Albotas


It's also possible that the song has some other roots in Israeli society. Since a number of Jewish people came to Israel from Soviet or ex-Soviet states, they might be familiar with the song. So it would (excuse the expression) strike a chord both with the old crowd, the young internet-using crowd, and just be incredibly catchy for everyone else.

Seems like marketing gold to me.
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How funny. I was sitting here checking Neatorama on my laptop with the TV on, and just as I read this post, one of these commercials came on TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8LT5hrI1sk
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Some others I've seen,
Might never be mean
Might never be cross,
Or try to be boss
But they wouldn't do
For nobody else, gave me a thrill
With all your faults, I
Love you still
It had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you
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