TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet
Putting the TRL in trolling
2024•17 min
Ratings temporarily unavailable. Too many requests right now, back soon.
In 1999, a chain letter went viral on the internet, MTV’s Total Request Live was put up to a decision. Would they play New Kids on the Block’s awesomely bad and equally dated “Hangin’ Tough” music video on the countdown? Or refuse to give into the trolls and risks their impression of a democratic vote.
Director: Yourgo Artsitas
Writers: Yourgo Artsitas
Where to watch
Not available on streaming in your region.
