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Grade B7 sourcesHIS-01028

David After Dentist

Meme & format · 2009 · Niche

36Editable slideCertificate

A family video uploaded to YouTube later passed 140 million views.

Original · David DeVore Sr.

Spread Score

How it works
Reach79ContagionNo data yetBreadth0Velocity0LongevityNo data yet36

Numbers

Original YouTube video; derivatives not summed
140M
As of May 6, 2021 · YouTube · The Verge
Seed to peak
14 months
Jan 30 ’09 to Apr 7 ’10
Platforms
5
Started on YouTube
Origin
Organic
Culture (no sector)

Mechanics

  • Platform jumpPrimary
  • Press loop

How it spread

Trace the origin

A father uploaded a family car-ride video to YouTube. The clip drew press interviews and television appearances, and the family later licensed the footage and offered an NFT.

Sep ’08Feb ’09AprSepJan ’10AprMay ’12Jul ’14Sep ’16Nov ’18Jan ’21SepYouTubeOpen webPressFacebookTV
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Timeline (10)

  1. January 2009

    David DeVore Sr. seed · Jan 30 ’09

    DeVore uploaded David After Dentist to YouTube.[1][2]

    Open the first post ↗

  2. February 2009

    David DeVore Sr. owner response · Feb 4 ’09

    DeVore registered DavidAfterDentist.com.[2]

  3. The Wall Street Journal press · Feb 9 ’09

    The Wall Street Journal interviewed DeVore about posting the video.[2]

Changelogupdated Oct 16 ’26
  1. 2026-10-16Added: 8 events, 5 sources · Score 36
Origin
Organic
Sector
Culture (no sector)
Region
US
Original YouTube video; derivatives not summed
140M
As of May 6, 2021 · YouTube · The Verge
Evidence
Grade B

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Sep ’08Feb ’09AprSepJan ’10AprMay ’12Jul ’14Sep ’16Nov ’18Jan ’21SepYouTubeOpen webPressFacebookTV
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  1. January 2009

    David DeVore Sr. seed · Jan 30 ’09

    DeVore uploaded David After Dentist to YouTube.[1][2]

    Open the first post ↗

  2. February 2009

    David DeVore Sr. owner response · Feb 4 ’09

    DeVore registered DavidAfterDentist.com.[2]

  3. The Wall Street Journal press · Feb 9 ’09

    The Wall Street Journal interviewed DeVore about posting the video.[2]

  1. press · Feb 9 ’09

  2. owner response · Mar 16 ’09

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