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Andy Warhol is famously credited for saying, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” That was 1968. How did he know that over 50 years later there would be so many overnight celebrities?
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Not everyone deserves instant celebrity, but since when has worth mattered in pop culture? More often, people get famous because of their most outrageous moments. The internet helps, too.
So, while we would all love to blurt “cash me ousside,” we’d also like to recognize the instant overnight celebrities who not only had their 15 minutes of fame but also gave us a lifetime of smiles.
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Overnight celebs 15 minutes of fame
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Antoine Dodson
Anytime we feel fear, we now exclaim, "Hide ya kids, hide ya wife!" Mr. Dodson was a Huntsville, Alabama, reporter's dream back in 2010 while being interviewed by a local TV newscaster. He is, and will forever be, the ultimate, charismatic local personality. In fact, he should run for governor.
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Chewbacca Mom
Candace Payne, aka "Chewbacca mom," may have the most infectious laughter ever recorded in human history. Star Wars fan or not, you have to love this moment.
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'Damn Daniel'
Thanks to his friend Joshua Holz, "Damn Daniel" (aka Daniel Lara), still has us laughing every time we see someone "back at it again with the white Vans."
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Jeremy Lin
"Linsanity" took over New York City back in 2012, leading the Knicks on an unpredictable winning streak. The Harvard grad was also the first American of Chinese descent to play in the NBA.
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Ted Williams
Nearly nine years ago, the "man with the golden voice" was found by a local reporter in Ohio on the side of the road. Williams was homeless at the time, and broke. Now, he works regular radio gigs and gives back to the homeless community.
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Jesse Camp
The once-upon-a-time MTV VJ gave hope to skater kids, stoner kids, and drifters everywhere.
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