Internet fame is cruel mistress for video dancer

Here is the cautionary tale of a guy from New Jersey who made the grave mistake of uploading a clip of himself lip-syncing.
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I hope that Brolsma reads this one day and I hope it makes him feel better.

Brolsma... First of all your video was amazing... Secondly, you should not be ashamed or embarrassed by it. I was having a horrible day right before I watched your video and after I watched it... I felt so much better. It was amazing to see someone who was so funny and so carefree that they could just mess around and be theirself and then show it to the world.. It just amazed me how much fun you were having with your life and it inspired me to do the same... Don't sulk around because everyone knows who you are now, just don't ever get cocky about it. Just go on living your life like you used to because nothing has changed. You shouldn't be embarrassed because you did something that made you happy.. Even though a few more people notice you now, you are still the same Brolsma. Having people know who you are isn't bad.. Just go on living life like the hilarious happy person you were in that video... You're beautiful in your own way and I think that it's amazing... Keep being happy and carefree... Have a wonderful day.

[Christopher Hall]

Touching, yet true

Well said, Eva. I think you about summed it up for all of us.

Kids can be cruel, so just tune them out. I, for one, was entertained and I will never fault someone for making me smile.

[mercuryrising]

Great video

Hey ,

This is a great video. I was sitting in a cyber cafe and was luaghing loudly . Everybody was wondering what is wrong. It is truly original and hilarious and nicely done . There is nothing to feel sorry about. Atleast the guy made us laugh and laughter is the best thing .

[finleyd]

Make Lemonade

What our "Celebrity" should do is make "Lemonade" from his Lemons. In particular, in the Internet age, an eCommerce web site can be setup very quickly. He should set one up and sell T-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, CDs, whatever else he can arrange to have with his likeness on.

[Darwin Hall]

Just don't go postal.

I'd hate to see what becomes of the internet, under this
administration should we see a repeat of past individuals whose
demeanor, sense of humour, introvertedness, led to acts that
were blamed on religion, race music, rock & roll, rap, death
metal, etc.

What I Think

At first when I saw this video, I didn't think much of it. I have seen worse stuff on the internet. Just recently, I have even heard a few people singing it at school.
The only thing I can say, is don't be ashamed. Like I said, I have seen worst stuff on the internet. And I don't think much of this video. And I'm sure lots of other people don't think much of it either.

Go Gary

Gary is a great person and anyone who talk crap about him doesn't know him and are self centered. Gary keep your spirts up don;t let anyone get you down!

If you are going to make a video...

...and you don't want it to be seen on-line.

Do not share the file.

I got plenty of funny stuff I made with my webcam, they are no where near a P2P connection or my FTP server.

It would of been only funnier if it was the SWK.