The Most Lubbock Way To Become Internet Famous

Nobody sets out to become "that person from Facebook."

Well, maybe they do...

But, in Lubbock, internet fame usually happens one of three ways, and only one of them would make your grandma proud.

3 Ways To Get Internet Famous In Lubbock

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1. You End Up On Lubbock County Mugshots

This is likely the fastest route to local notoriety. You don't need charisma, special talents, or even a public Facebook profile. Just make one really bad decision, and suddenly, thousands of strangers are debating your life choices in the comment section. Congratulations, you have gone viral for the worst reasons.

Don't worry. Even if it does happen, everyone will forget about you in a day or two and move on to the next person who made a mistake, especially if they have an interesting mugshot...

2. You Become The Screenshot Everyone Is Sharing

Every local news page has that one person who leaves unbelievably racist, hateful, or just plain disgusting comments, thinking they are speaking to a tiny audience. Suddenly, it becomes a screenshot. Before too long, it's bouncing around all over the internet, and that person's employer is moments away from opening an email of it...

Don't be that guy.

You do not want to be famous for being a jerk.

3. You Actually Do Something Worth Celebrating

Thankfully, this one actually happens, too!

Maybe you rescued a bunch of adorable kitties from a storm drain.

Maybe you volunteered after a disaster.

Maybe you accomplished something totally remarkable.

These kinds of viral moments remind us that social media isn't all bad. The good stuff deserves some spotlight now and again.

What did you get internet famous for? Tell me about it! You can reach me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com, then keep scrolling for more silly Lubbock stuff in the galleries below!