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Ways to Become Famous Instantly

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From being a normal person next door, suddenly, that guy you have seen several times around town has become the newest internet sensation. Or how about that girl on the YouTube videos who is being crowded over by fans asking for selfies? It is true that becoming famous nowadays does not require for you to have great singing prowess or be the best in sports. Just a few decades ago, fame was almost exclusive to the elite and the rich. But today, in the age where sharing information is as fast as a click of a mouse, being recognized can happen almost overnight. Everything spreads like wildfire, be it the latest news in politics, the drunken antics of a celebrity or a video of a singing dog. And it makes you wonder, what exactly does it take to become instantly famous?

Gone are the days when getting crazy is something that only your close friends should know about. People love crazy, funny videos that they see online. And it seems like people actually can relate to these videos with a weird sense of humor. The Korean singer Psy is one great example for this. Who could ever forget that time when he made this crazy music video of himself singing and dancing “Gangnam Style”? Almost everyone, except for Koreans, understood the words to his song, and yet, everybody was dancing to its tune. Suddenly, every bar and every party in all corners of the world were playing “Gangnam Style” so much so that it became a global anthem. Everyone would probably agree that his dancing and singing skills were no matches to the professionals. However, it had great weirdness and entertainment value that Psy became famous within a matter of days.

If you are good at something and you have a knack for talking in front of a video camera, then doing tutorials can also help you achieve fame. Of course, you will be catering to a niche market. But if you want to connect with like-minded people, then this is the perfect venue for you. Girls who are into beauty and cosmetics have created satisfying collaborations with big makeup brands who hired them as beauty ambassadors.

Joining a reality TV show is also a surefire way for you to get famous instantly, granted that you have an interesting personality. You don’t even have to be charming and likable. In fact, a lot of those who became famous in reality shows are the ones that are annoying, obnoxious, overly dramatic or downright crazy. One thing that you have to remember though is that you and the people in your life will get a lot of exposure. Your dirty laundry will be aired and even the tiniest details of your life will be revealed. So if you think that privacy is not really a big deal for you, then get ready to apply for a TV reality show that will definitely get you noticed. You can even pitch one about yourself, your family and your friends. Of course, you have to make sure that it can generate high interest among television viewers as well as producers.

But how do you command attention? In this day and age where almost everyone wants to have their own share of the limelight, having a game plan is of utmost importance. Especially if you are virtually a nobody, you need to understand what could make people take notice and retain their focus on you. The answer is simple but still hard to achieve. You need to have that element of surprise, be it through a good deed, a series of stupidly crazy actions or making outlandish decisions. But whatever that is that you will be doing, you need to have a plan.

Unlike cultivating a talent to become memorable, being famous is about capturing people’s attentions. And so you don’t need to put in 10,000 hours of practice to be popular. It does not even matter whether the act is good or bad. As long as you create publicity, then it will work for you. This formula for becoming famous does not only work for those who are striving to get known. Even those that have already achieved fame in the past, but are struggling to get it back, follow this rule.

Thinking creatively can work best for you here. With today’s internet and celebrity culture, everyone has seen anyone doing ridiculous acts and not a lot of things surprise people anymore. First off, you have to decide how you want to get famous. Would you like to showcase your amazing singing talent? Would you like to show the world your steamy scene with someone else? Is there a passion that you want to show to the world? Or would you want to be known as this extremely crazy person doing insane antics? Whatever it is, knowing what you want to be known for will help you create a route towards fame.

Now that you have this set, you have to decide how you want to create a buzz. Today, the easiest way to get known is to go viral online. Here, you have options like Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and other social media sites. You don’t have to stick to one. You can choose different methods to publicize what you got. The more venues you have, the higher the chances for you get free publicity, become viral and achieve your dream of being in the spotlight.

Remember though that getting your 15 minutes of fame will not suffice. If you want to stay famous for a time and even bag yourself a contract or endorsements, you need to be insatiable with your quest for fame. And this is where networking and more publicity come in. Make sure to be seen with famous celebrities to level up your opportunities. PR stunts will get you further ahead in life. In this society of celebrity-obsessed audience, hanging out with the right people at the right place and the right time can be your ticket towards your goal.

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