Viral hit 'Damn Daniel' turns teenager into overnight sensation

A 30-second video of a teenager repeating the phrase “Damn Daniel” multiple times in an unusual voiceover has gone viral.

Damn Daniel pic.twitter.com/Va10hmpePO

— josh (@josholzz) February 16, 2016

After Twitter user @josholzz uploaded it on February 14, the video has been retweeted more than 260,000 times and liked more than 330,000 times. In the short clip, the voiceover repeats the phrase “Damn, Daniel” and also says “Back at it again with the white Vans!”, which also caught on.

Of course the likes and retweets didn't stop there. The Internet liked the video so much it turned it into a full-blown meme, making the kid starring in the video an overnight sensation.

So just how creative did everyone get on social media?

Well let's start with an official remix:

How about its own dance routine:

BEAT PROD: @suhmeduh https://t.co/HBrQ4AfpvZ#Damndaniel pic.twitter.com/byBooq2ejZ

— jay (@jaydingeer) February 18, 2016

You got your complete Damn Daniel wardrobe:

damn daniel starter pack pic.twitter.com/1g4L3y2wDR

— Four Pins (@Four_Pins) February 17, 2016

Even the big brand came calling:

Whatever happens to those white shoes @Daniel_laraa, just know that we’ve got your back. #DamnDaniel #BackAtItAgain pic.twitter.com/0pIiH2EHln

— Clorox (@Clorox) February 18, 2016

And then of course there's the fan following:

thinkin bout u Daniel pic.twitter.com/0Kn4vPVsP2

— TINA WOODS (@tinawoodsss) February 19, 2016