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Where Are They Now? Internet 'Superstars' Edition

by Terrence O'Brien on October 14, 2008 at 08:57 AM


The Internet has made it easier than ever to snag your fifteen minutes of fame. Spurring that hilarious lip-syncing YouTube video into something more sustainable, however, is easier said than done. The Web has spawned hundreds of flash-in-the-pan "celebrities" who have made themselves pseudo famous through creativity, a lack of shame, and just plain bad luck. But do you ever wonder what becomes of these people once they fade from the front pages of Digg?

PC World tracked down (to the best of its ability) some of the Web's most infamous one-hit-wonders to find out, "where are they now?" Did you know that 'Dancing' Matt is still traveling around the world filming his awkward white-boy moves? Or that German pop lip-syncer of 'Numa Numa' fame has a Web design firm and sings for a band called Nonetheless? And what about that creepy Peter Pan fanatic? What's he up to these days?

Follow the read link to catch up on your favorite Internet "superstars." [From: PC World]

Tags: Internet, web, youtube

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