Internet "Heroes" With Shocking Backstories

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In my time on the internet, I've always found myself amused by the "Unlikely Internet Hero" archetype. I remember when I was younger it seemed like every week some average joe was made into a viral celebrity after a humorous news interview featuring them became a meme on YouTube or an internet forum. Today I'll be taking a look back at some of these bizarre viral stories, and the legendary unlikely heroes behind them.

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00:00-0:40 Unlikely Heroes
0:41-1:47 Proton
1:48-13:39 East Tennessee Santa
13:40-20:29 Pizza Driver Rescues Kids
20:30-33:01 Charles Ramsey
33:02-35:47 Pizza Driver Stops Crime
35:48-42:52 CCTV Technician Stops Shooter
42:53-45:44 The Elderly Gunslinger
45:45-50:08 The Waffle House Resistance
50:09-57:08 The Route 29 Batman
57:09-1:03:14 Homeless Man Saves Hostage
1:03:15-1:07:33 Kid Stops Careening Bus