Why this Kolaveri Di: Maddening Phenomenon of Earworm
5 Pages Posted: 8 Dec 2011
Date Written: December 8, 2011
Abstract
I have been hearing same line again and again in my head all week. Not just any line, mind you, but new viral video song ‘Why this Kolaveri Di’. I am keep humming it over and over and over. Why this Kolaveri Di’ has become a classic example of viral marketing and IIMs are discussing it as inspiration for future marketing managers. And this linkage with viral marketing has been discussed much. On the other hand, this song is also a perfect example of 'Earworm' phenomenon. The present paper explains the concept of earworm and analyzes the Kolaveri Di song with this perspective.
Keywords: earworm, catchy tune, kolaveri di
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