TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet

In 1999, a chain letter went viral on the internet, MTV’s Total Request Live was put up to a decision. Would they play New Kids on the Block’s awesomely bad and equally dated “Hangin’ Tough” music video on the countdown? Or refuse to give into the trolls and risks their impression of a democratic vote.

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About TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet

TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet Overview

In 1999, a chain letter went viral on the internet, MTV’s Total Request Live was put up to a decision. Would they play New Kids on the Block’s awesomely bad and equally dated “Hangin’ Tough” music video on the countdown? Or refuse to give into the trolls and risks their impression of a democratic vote.

Runtime: 17min

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Original Title: TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet
Original Language: English
Directed By: Yourgo Artsitas
Production Companies
Celibone Productions