The Annoying Orange

The Annoying Orange is one of the most annoying YouTube videos I have ever seen. The most popular and original video has no plot, other than to be annoying, and somehow I love it. I cannot be the only one person who loves it though because over 80 million people have watched the video and continue to watch other videos about the Annoying Orange.

The Annoying Orange started as a simple annoying YouTube clip, but has now grown into an advertising money maker. Companies such as Sprint and Dole, have each paid to use the Annoying Orange in their upcoming marketing campaigns. While these campaigns haven't been launched yet, or I at least haven't seen them, I have a feeling they will grow into something memorable.

Look at Angry Birds for instance; a simple game has been used in numerous ads, like the Pistachio commercials, and has been a huge success. I have a feeling the Annoying Orange will follow in those same successful footsteps.

The famous YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN5PoW7_kdA

NYTimes article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/03/business/media/annoying-orange-tries-for-a-tv-career.html?_r=1&ref=media

Picture: www.worldtvpc.com