by Kayla Foushee
The day of the week is Friday, what is the first thing that popped into your head? “It’s Friday, Friday, getting down on Friday.” Yes, Rebecca Black’s notorious “Friday” video. It’s time to shed some light on her overnight stardom.
Rebecca Black was born June 21, 1997. According to wikipedia.com she gained widespread fame over the negative comments on her 2011 “Firday” video. This song was dubbed “the worst song ever.” By April 12, 2011 the video had over 1.9 million dis-likes and 250,000 likes. This song was released on iTunes for sale. It is estimated to have generated $40,000 from the first week of sales.
This song is showing up on top 100 charts all over the world. Rebecca Black is currently working without a record deal but is soon going to release a new album.
This goes to show that is you know the right people you can become a star. Rebecca Black was virtually a nobody. But with the help of $4,000 and a little mom “power,” she became an internet sensation.
In our country it doesn’t take much to be a star. Our funny video, one internet screw up, and you’ve landed you self a seat on every late night sticom you can think of. Even though she is famous for now it doesn’t mean it’s going to last for very long. So bash Rebecca Black all you want, but she’s still more famous than you are.
“It’s Friday, Friday, getting down on Friday. Everybody’s looking forward to the weekend.”
