Etymology

Worldstar

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Today it means: Exclaimed by onlookers or bystanders during an unexpected or dramatic event, especially a verbal or physical altercation, anticipating that the footage will be uploaded to the Internet and eventually contribute to its viral nature. Full definition →

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The story

From the video blog WorldStarHipHop, where shocking, viral videos, especially of fights, are often posted.

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