These Are Sydney’s Most Viral Moments of 2024
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As 2024 comes to an end, so does a year of hotly contested viral moments.
From cultural cringe to chaotic pigeons, here are the six moments that had Sydneysiders, and the world, going wild.
Breakdancer Raygun’s Rollercoaster Year
Aussie Olympian and cultural politics professor, Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, caught global attention with her unique Olympic performance. The reactions were a mix of wonder and a more than healthy dose of cringe.
I could live all my life and never come up with anything as funny as Raygun, the 36-year-old Australian Olympic breakdancer pic.twitter.com/1uPYBxIlh8
— mariah (@mariahkreutter) August 9, 2024
Viral Australian breakdancer “Raygun” (@TheRealDratch) crashes Jimmy’s monologue! 🤣 #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/A1uaetO1sY
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) August 13, 2024
True to form, Aussies couldn’t help but poke fun at her kangaroo-inspired moves.
The roos at Kangaroo Krossing thought Raygun NAILED IT, and should have received a perfect score at the Olympics. 🦘🥇 pic.twitter.com/P2AzezaJGp
— San Antonio Zoological Society 🦍 (@SanAntonioZoo) August 14, 2024
Day 10 of wondering how good Australia’s 2nd best breakdancer is. pic.twitter.com/V0jqUJslb7
— ʞr¡s (@KrisCoady) August 18, 2024
The B-girl remained resilient in the spotlight and remained the talk of the internet, even amid legal drama over a musical based on her life.
Raygun stated, “I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best – their power moves. What I bring is creativity. All of my moves are original.” pic.twitter.com/ABS1Ram7ac
— Kicks (@kicks) August 15, 2024
Crumbl Chaos in Sydney
Sydney’s love for a lil sweet treat hit a sour note when a supposed Crumbl launch turned out to be a scam. Crowds lined up, paying premium prices for what they believed were authentic, only to discover they had been duped.
Turns out, local organisers had flown back from the US with Crumbl cookies, with zero affiliation to the brand. Social media erupted with outrage, especially after the organisers feebly tried to clarify their vague promotion.
IM CRYYYYYYINGGG someone opened a fake crumbl in sydney and sold australians a bunch of stale WEEK old imported cookies for almost $20 each and people were FIGHTING in line to buy them???????? pic.twitter.com/j0YBFEM3IK
— ducki 🏳️⚧️ (@dxckiii) September 30, 2024
free scoop for a sydney food journo is the people who were selling crumbl cookies for $17.50 each out of a shopfront in bondi yesterday that they allegedly brought back from the us in suitcases with zero authorisation from crumbl https://t.co/vzjxFy9xls pic.twitter.com/Mzo2w3ohnU
— cathy (@catherinebouris) September 30, 2024
Another ‘social experiment’ popped up earlier, with packaged ramen being served to influencers under the guise of an exclusive pop up.
So next time you see a mouthwatering TikTok, remember: It’s probably not worth the hype (and also maybe a scam)
‘Gen Z Boss and a Mini’
A TikTok trend of women showing off their outfits with a catchy tune took an (not so) unexpected turn when men entered the chat. Rachael Wilde, co-founder of skincare brand ‘tbh’ went viral for joining the fun with her team.
@corporate.sween Pre-Layoff Ritual ⚡️ #corporatehumor #workhumor #officehumor #saleshumor #layoffs #coworkers @tbh skincare ♬ original sound – corporate sween
The video, amassing over 2M views delighted women but attracted criticism from men calling it “childish”.
Wilde’s response? Leaned into the buzz by launching a cheeky “Gen Z Boss and a Mini” bundle.
@tbhskincare Feeling inspired by all the love x #genzbossandamini #bootsandaslickedbackbun #workhumour #tbhskincare #skincareroutine ♬ original sound – tbh skincare
In conclusion, let women have fun!
Woman Proposes to Man–Internet Explodes
A heartwarming clip of a woman proposing to her partner near Sydney Harbour sparked a storm online.
Despite the couples’ palpable joy , internet users were split.
With many praising her gesture, while others labeled it “cringe” or “embarrassing” to pop the question to men.
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Regardless of the criticism, the clip reminds us that love knows no boundaries– or traditional gender roles.
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The Viral Pigeon Pizza Shop Invasion
A Crust Pizza store went viral for all the wrong reasons when video showed undisturbed pigeons feasting on pizza toppings.
@charlesspalton #crustpizzaneutralbay#grim#crustpizza #sydneyaustralia #NSW ♬ original sound – Charles Spalton
Public Health officials stepped in, with the store facing widespread backlash and sparking a larger conversation on food safety standards in the city.
Mr. Beast Takes Over Sydney Opera House
YouTube megastar MrBeast brought his viral energy to Sydney, taking over the Sydney Opera House steps.
To celebrate the launch of his chocolate brand, he gave away 10 cars, including a Lambo, to his crowd of ecstatic fans.
Feastables is now available in every Woolworths in Australia!! And 10 people that buy Feastables in the next 3 days will win a car/compete in a video I’m filming in Sydney! Can’t wait to meet some of you 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/JoGszFoLj0
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) June 23, 2024
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The stunt drew Gen Z fans in droves, bringing Sydney into the global spotlight once again.
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With so much uncertainty in the world, one thing we do know is that Sydneysiders never miss the chance to have a laugh or share an opinion– here’s to more (positive) unforgettable moments in 2025!
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