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David After Dentist is an internet phenomenon which started when David DeVore Jr.'s father posted a video on the internet of his reaction to anaesthesia after he had been given oral surgery. As of October 2009, the video has been seen over 32 million times on YouTube alone. It is currently ranked #2 on 101 Reasons To's list of the 101 Greatest Viral Internet Videos - EVER!, behind Miss Teen USA 2007.


Video origins and publication

In May 2008, 7-year old David DeVore Jr. was taken to the dentist to have an extra tooth removed, due to a hereditary condition called Hyperdontia. Because this was David's first surgery and his mother couldn't be there, his father decided to video tape the experience to share with her and their family.

After the surgery, David was feeling extra loopy from the anaesthesia he was given. While in the car, he was asking his father questions like "Is this real life?" and "Is this going to be forever?" and also telling him that he had four eyes.

Seven months later, David's father uploaded the video on Facebook. Being overwhelmed with people wanting to see the video, he decided to upload it to YouTube, but didn't notice there was a private option. Just 3 days after the upload, it had been seen over 3 million times. As of October 17, 2009, the video has been viewed on YouTube 32,216,646 times.

The DeVore family were soon made YouTube Partners. This gives YouTube the right to run ads over the videos they post, and in exchange, are given a share of the revenue. They also sell "David After Dentist" t-shirts and donate a portion of the revenue they earn to dental charities.[1][2] [3] [4] [5]

In the Media

  • The DeVore's appeared to discuss the video on the Today Show, Tyra Banks Show, and Bill O'Reilly.[6]
  • "David After Dentist" was referenced on My Name is Earl in April 2009. [7]
  • The video has been parodied many times on YouTube, most notably in the videos "Chad After Dentist" and "David After Drugs", which have a combined view count of over 11 million views.[8][9][10]
  • This video was featured in the "100 Greatest Hits of YouTube in 4 Minutes" video as well as the "101 Greatest Hits of YouTube in 4 Minutes (with top 10 music hits and without)" video.[11][12]
  • It is currently second on 101 Reasons To's list of the 101 Greatest Viral Internet Videos - EVER!, behind Miss Teen USA 2007.[13]

Criticism

David DeVore Sr. has received criticism for exploiting his son. However, Devore has stated that he appreciates the concern, but feels that it was innocent and has been a very positive experience for his family. [14][15]

References

  1. ^ David After Dentist Video
  2. ^ David on the Today Show
  3. ^ David Sr. on Bill O'Reilly
  4. ^ The Story of David After Dentist
  5. ^ Know Your Meme: David After Dentist
  6. ^ The Story of David After Dentist
  7. ^ David After Dentist Referenced on My Name is Earl
  8. ^ Know Your Meme: David After Dentist
  9. ^ Chad After Dentist
  10. ^ David After Drugs
  11. ^ 100 Greatest Hits of YouTube in 4 Minutes
  12. ^ 101 Greatest Hits of YouTube in 4 Minutes (with top 10 music hits and without)
  13. ^ 101 Greatest Viral Internet Videos
  14. ^ David on the Today Show
  15. ^ David Sr. on Bill O'Reilly
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