“Prince Harry Glamorising Animal Exploitation” | Kevin O’Sullivan

Prince Harry's latest venture, a Netflix documentary series called POLO, is set to premiere in December. but it is already facing backlash from animal rights campaigners over the treatment of horses in the sport.
Announced on September 9, the series offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world of elite polo players.
Kevin O’Sullivan speaks with Vice President of Programmes and Operations for PETA, Elisa Allen and actor and animal rights activist, Peter Egan.
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[@stephpavone]

So horrific! These poor animals. Harry and Megan are so disgusting in so many ways. Why he thinks promoting animal abuse is a good look for him is mind blowing…

[@melly9037]

It's time to ban this sport. it's disgusting.

[@alessandro7-u4z]

The intense physical demands and high speeds lead to injuries, exhaustion, and long-term health issues. Absolutely ban the sport.

[@1Sparkmeister]

Absolute animal cruelty that must end.

[@janetsymons]

Should be banned sooner rather than later

[@Shaw-e5d]

‼️No one will watch Harry’s polo Netflix programme, it is disgustingly cruel‼️

[@juliannek3134]

Absolutely agree with you!

[@bentestangeland3916]

Horse slavery.

[@tinaunderhill5412]

Sadly many will.

[@alessandro7-u4z]

Played mostly by the rich elite, it showcases privilege and indulgence at the expense of these majestic creatures. Hopefully people will refuse to watch.

[@michelleb3698]

Thank you for highlighting the cruelty of this sport.

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

It’s easy to see that Kevin is always outraged at the sight or sound of anything to do with cruelty to our animal friends. And rightly bloody so.

[@gisele.1488]

Harry was told not to ride the pregnant polo pony Drizzle in the polo match, but he did, and she died of a massive heart attack and so did her unborn foal. What a terrible person he is.

[@teresalsm6146]

What a humanitarian!

[@sgeorgia4729]

exactly! he was told not to ride her because she was heavily pregnant and he pulled his "I'm Prince Harry so I'll do whatever I want" act and she died as a result of his arrogance.

[@joseerichard3019]

He should’ve been charged with animal cruelty. He was told not to but the idiot didn’t listen, then the palace made it look like he was heart broken. BS.

[@chiliu8749]

Look at Harry 's eyes . SUCH COLD . FROZEN COLD . This is a real who he is .

[@genevievekelly4998]

That is horrendous, what a vile disgusting man Harry is

[@irenetaylopr8041]

Drizzle was pregnant and the Vet said she should not be ridden, H rode her anyway, and then he talks about compassion, he also bloodied a pony with his spur, he was the only rider wearing them that day, he is disgusting.

[@JayneMcDonough-b3d]

Then please god, why didn’t someone stand up to him and tell him in no uncertain circumstances to either leave the match or get a pony that was in better health. I don’t care if he is a prince, (in name only not bearing), there should be rules to be followed and he is NOT exempt! Shame on them all.

[@Roseveranda-hr1ix]

I agree Harry is very cruel he don’t have any feelings he’s vicious he should be banned and never get close to any horse

[@Gartenpalme1]

@@Roseveranda-hr1ix He should not be around dogs either...remember this poor dog with TWO broken front legs and Harry made him give a stupid ugly ring to Me again when he proposed...what a jerk and idiot he is.

[@geebee3159]

He, and other royals, nobles and aristocrats engage their blood lust by having hunting weekends where they shoot birds and animals for sport and then brag about how many they shot and then have the nerve to say it's conservation. Yes, even Catherine - we have seen pictures. We read Meghan at least discouraged Harry from participating. I think even horse races are nothing to celebrate as so many horses die during races. Not an excuse for a party and to get drunk. In my opinion.

[@krissiemcsherry8588]

Petulant, entitled Prrince wanting his own way as usual!!

[@savvybites1844]

Why isn’t that sport forbidden? Because it is played by the rich and nobody can touch them?

[@skyemacherie7439]

Like fox hunting. The royal family does it too.

[@user-sandralynn]

Why would Netflix even consider this program when the horses are treated so bad?? They will get nothing but bad press!

[@janetsymons]

Hope Netflix re- thinks about this, it won’t be popular

[@crushskc]

Maybe they are actually looking for the bad press? Then they will follow up with some sort of documentary saving the polo ponies and disbanding the sport? That would make Netflix look good and bring what seems like a lot of needed attention to these poor animals.

[@fionasaunders7646]

Why can’t people say NO to Harry ?

[@albertruizqui]

PORQUE ESCRIBE UN LIBRO Y SUS AMIGIS DEL DAELY MAIL Y PEPLO YANKI TE HUNDEN LA VIDA

[@janetsymons]

Because they are expected to say yes, what Harry wants Harry gets, just like his wife he is used to doing and getting what he wants

[@PDoonan]

And that is why Harry considers himself entitled. He can do what he wants and has no consequences. Netflix thought this show was a good idea???? I am still boycotting Netflix until the Sussex brand is dropped

[@KittynFranky7643]

The number one question indeed.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

I left Britain 30 years ago, and had no idea that Peter Egan spoke out so persuasive against animal cruelty. It's lovely to see him again, anyway.

[@Pange3]

Everyone should boycott polo and the ridiculous Netflix Haz creation!

[@Blueyes7786]

I hope not a single person watches it. People need to stop watching anything these grifters do, stop giving them clicks!!!

[@garnwalkerstables]

Lol who watches polo anyway?????

[@This-isGirl]

😱😱😱 This is terrible!! I had no idea that the polo ponies were being tortured. This kind of cruelty is horrendous in this time and age. This should not be tolerated. What can we do to stop the series? Thank you Kevin for bringing this up. I'm not British and I'm appalled at Harry's cruel choice

[@mkjackson55]

Harry was warned that Drizzle was pregnant and he was offered other ponies to ride that day, he refused, he killed Drizzle. She was like all horses, willing to run herself to death because it was asked of her. This sport must stop!

[@skkeech]

Why would anyone watch a show about polo?!? Aren't we in the middle of housing, energy and inflation crisis? How unrelatable, disconnected and inappropriate can these people get??

[@Eb-ic1kr]

My daughter used to work at a polo club as a groom. Pay was excellent, but she often complained about the fact that the horses would be utterly exhausted, foam at their mouths and that the owners/players were unfriendly and arrogant. I have seen firsthand how nervous, skittish and scared polo horses are. They are scared of humans and it was a job which my daughter had to give up for her own sanity. Instead, she now canters along the seaside whenever she has the opportunity-much healthier! Boycott Harry’s ‘documentary’!

[@Shaw-e5d]

🎉Harry is the most cruel on the polo ponies with his anger! Drizzle was a pregnant mare that Harry killed!‼️

[@ShaLace]

Omg x so sad ..... shame on that man

[@chiliu8749]

Look at Harry 's eyes . SUCH COLD . FROZEN COLD . This is a real who he is .

[@FrancesStobbs]

There is also a picture of H on a grey with blood down it's sides from the spurs. Also don't forget that their dog somehow had two broken front legs

[@janetsymons]

Harry has to win, can’t bear to loose

[@Gartenpalme1]

@@chiliu8749 He cannot help it he is a retarded child. Even Princess Diana said once that Harry is dim. He is an utterly idiot without brain.

[@lynwratten9857]

Harry and his mates are not particularly animal friendly, he allegedly shot two rare protected Hen Harriers on the Sandringham Estate when he was out shooting, he was questioned by the police, then there are the issues with him and polo ponies.

[@GingerCC-he8be]

It is obvious the way they are ridden is actually violent. Harry has a reputation of even further cruelty to the pony. Kicking them until they bleed or die with exhaustion. They are seen as disposable. It is horrible to watch.

[@nb5871]

Thank you for bringing these loving and compassionate people on exposing the TRUTH about this cruel sport for the elite!

[@carolineberry3169]

Peta are hardly compassionate to animals. They are turning a blind eye to the culling of the Brumby Horse in Australia. Rather than move them so they don't impact on native species they don't. They are culling them and PETA Australia are turning a blind eye to it.

[@catherinec3045]

I hope there's such a backlash against the cruelty of Polo that will no doubt be glamourized in the Netflix show, but journalists like you will instead highlight the inhumane treatment of the animals. I dream that Polo as a sport will be banned worldwide. Take that, Harry! Another fail.

[@lornarettig3215]

I hope Netflix takes this as an opportunity to highlight the cruelty of this 'sport', thence to start a groundswell of support to get it banned altogether.

[@crushskc]

Me too

[@janegroom2756]

Polo is an awful sport. I hope people will turn off

[@katherine9026]

I am hoping that NO ONE watches H’s cruelty to horses video. H is a spoiled brat.

[@elizabethmadron1336]

Horses are beautiful animals. The fact that he wore spurs makes me cry. Also that he killed Drizzle and unborn baby horse. Harry is a cruel person. The current King of Spain told a reporter that Harry abused his family dog when he was visiting their home when he was a child.

[@JuliaStone-d8l]

😢😢😢

[@ann-christineholst6718]

Happy that we don't have this cruel " sport" in Sweden.

[@mb-kh2nb]

Wow i didnt know the sport was this terrible! No one should be playing this. I hate harry but the real royals shouldn't be playing either

[@janetsymons]

They should try water polo

[@janetbowersox83]

PETA I'm sure will step in!

[@katherine9026]

Pita should have a show running just prior to H’s about polo on Netflix How cruel to the horses; how awful.

[@Grann123]

This needs to stop. But how do you stop rich people.

[@lindaefraim5895]

Call PETA! As soon they sees this they gonna do a action

[@skyemacherie7439]

Fox hunting should stop too.

[@lauracwhitney]

Polo has been considered by many to be a cruel sport for big males to abuse small polo ponies. I have heard for some time about Harry fiercely riding a little pregnant mare and she died from that cruelty. I have also seen video of Harry spurring his pony and using spurs with such cruelty that their was blood running down the pony's side. If Harry starts claiming any kind of respect for animals, it will be outrageously false. Sickening. Harry is actually known to be a particularly cruel polo player. He is disgraceful. I hate to see large men riding the life out of little polo ponies. The polo riders use spurs and whips to torture them into injurious turns and speed. I would like to see Harry play Polo on a Clydesdale, with no spurs or whips and wearing slippers. Harry might illustrate actual courage by speaking against torturing and murdering the small Polo Ponies. I doubt he has the strength of character to do anything in which he cannot claim power over a small defenseless animal. I guess maybe Harry gets off on abusing creatures which cannot fight back.

[@pixielovebirdxoxo8701]

cruelty

[@cochondinde8106]

Harry, you should be ashamed of yourself. How could you do this to a beautiful animal and then try to make money producing a nonsensical programme on polo just to line your pockets.

[@bt8736]

Very glad you did this show Kevin to highlight this cruel treatment of animals

[@AMC1623]

H & M always talk about "kindness and compassion," but that's all they do! All talk and no walk! She bullies people, discards them when she no longer needs them and has ghosted her poor father, who did everything for her. She uses people to climb the social ladder and then discards them. She alienated H from his family and friends. She couldn't be more cruel if she tried! H abused his horse and was told he should not ride her because she was pregnant, yet he did so anyway and then she died, he killed her. There is a photo of H on top of his horse; her side is bloodied from his spur! He is as cruel as his wife! He is a traitor and has viciously attacked his family worldwide without a drop of remorse or regret! I hope they both get what they deserve.

[@CMYT2023]

About time the media pointed this out - especially where H is concerned as he not only wear spurs but treats the horses badly.

[@heatherlawson-eg3od]

Totally agree with the 3 of you its outrageous harry cares only about him self and his ego harry was never a nice person palace just covered for him

[@Roseveranda-hr1ix]

PLEASE BAN THE SPORT AND DO NOT LET HARRY GET CLOSER TO ANY HORSE

[@rianorman3526]

It's a shame these horses are treated so badly...compare them to The Household Divisions. They retire their horses to the Horse's Trust..where they have a home for life!!! They go to Melton Mowbray when not on duty and have summer holidays on the beach at Holcombe in Norfolk!! Thank you to the Army for looking after your mounts!!

[@RitaDimarco-u5d]

We don’t want to see this horrible person in the news anymore , he is very boring .

[@albairisvelazquez8630]

That goes to show you how bad person is Harry

[@skyemacherie7439]

The other members of the royal family do fox hunting.

[@Molly956]

I have horses all my life & mares can go really well & happily in early pregnancy but these horses are particularly small & light with large heavy men riding them at great speed. Another example of Harry’s ignorance

[@Rhubarbandcustard]

I heard that Harry was much better at polo than William because William didn’t want to push the pony too hard, whereas Harry rode a pony ‘hard’. I had no idea the awful peril these ponies go through. This sport should be banned.

[@buesevin4041]

Harry has a reputation for cruelty towards the ponies he rides.Apart from the death of the pregnant mare he leaves his ponies exhausted and bleeding . .Thank you for exposing the cruelty of the rich and stupid ,which of course Harry is . Thank you to your guests.

[@acc426]

Harry is absolutely disgusting promoting and glamorizing animal abuse of such beautiful and majestic horses. It makes me so angry. The royal family should also stop the hunting and the polo games. It’s appalling animal abuse.

[@lorihall4018]

Guess Haz doesn't realize that not all are rich aristocrat's wanting to watch a boring sport for the wealthy. It will not last.

[@KPate-y5z]

Why are the RSPCA not doing something about this outrage?

[@ruthcollins2841]

But Haz-been didn't mind going to hunt & shoot animals in Scotland or abroad.

[@MarlynMeehan]

He sold his Purdey custom made rifles worth £50k that were heirlooms gifted to him by Prince Philip. He sold them allegedly because Markle opposes hunting for sport. If they were that against hunting they should have put them in a bank safe rather than selling them so somone else to use for hunting for sport.

[@Tiglath-PileserXIX]

Would it not be ironic if Harry drew negative attention to Polo instead of glamorizing it?

[@caroltaylor-hinds6050]

There’s a you tuber called “the moons” who live in France running a wonderful charity for horses old and retired horses, horses that would have been sold for meat, horses that have been over worked and no longer of use. It’s so sad to see. The moons do a wonderful job taking care of such horse and give them a second life before,they die of old age. I would not be surprised if the moons have saved such horse as these! So cruel to treat horses in this way.😢

[@maryfinley2651]

They do a wonderful job and they are with them when the end arrives

[@jenniferstevens2860]

There is also a sanctuary in Spain where the horses and donkeys rescued roam freely about in the daytime doing just comes naturally, it’s wonderful to see.

[@sonjabiermann8170]

Thank you Kevin for speaking up about cruelty of animals🙏🙏🙏 Not all people working, sporting or have animals abuse or neglect them. For example our dogs love travelling even fireworks don’t bother them - it’s all about how and what you do with your animals … Look at horse trainers like Monty Roberts etc, they don’t use hurtful training tools - that is what I follow and believe in. I’m using that mindset in training pets, horses even donkeys - and believe it or not with children too. It is possible to train animals with love, patience and understanding so they can enjoy it. Thanks again for taking on a topic so many people discard🙏

[@EDA-f7o]

Too bad his wife's name is not Drizzle.

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

WHERE'S THE PETA PEOPLE WHEN YOU NEED THEM??????????? Hello, Peta people. Please get involved and do something.

[@carolineberry3169]

they don't do anything but pontificate.

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

@@carolineberry3169 And ask for money! They go where they'll get the most media exposure. They would do well to go after Harry for his mistreatment of horses, but I think they are afraid to do so. Easier to pick on wealthy people wearing fur coats and throw paint on the coats.

[@kaywest5309]

THANK YOU for this reporting! Everyone should be sharing this.

[@serenaleigh8418]

Harry needs to go to work. Instead of making Netflix documentary.

[@cje3247]

He has no education and no skills.

[@johnhynds941]

harry can fly choppers cause he's a living legend of ovaryation

[@doorschick89]

Why would spoiled, entitled Harry care? Everything in the world should bow to him. I don't understand how William can be so down to earth, and the spare acts like he's owed, the Kingdom, and screw anything that gets in the way.

[@audreygail3979]

BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT ALL THINGS THAT INVOLVES HANDBAG HENRY HAWWY FOR THE CRUELNESS HE TREATS THESE PONYS. LETS ALSO NOT FORGET THE BAKA PEOPLE. 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@margeretwhite6105]

Harry has been known to wear spurs while playing. I think people will watch, the same people who watch horror movies.

[@marilynwade9448]

Horse abuser does Netflix show

[@VolcanoWahine]

Thank you for highlighting this issue, Kevin. Esp with Harry having his photo taken on a horse made bloodied from his relentless spur kicking.

[@1Celticlife]

Why do they allow this sport still? Sounds medieval. I hope harry and his rich pals get this out there visibly enough to end the use of this sport, and his reputation.

[@LadyAxe13]

Since he is on a cruelty roll with Africa Parks and Polo, why doesn't he make a show about the cruelty of Fox Hunting? That would be a trifecta on how depraved the aristocracy is.

[@margueritahancock5472]

The journalist in the media and on here kevin is one of them does not even mention African parks he covers for harry and the other UK journalists there are so many awful things harry has done and all we hear is poor harry walking behind his mother's coffin if harry would not have walked behind his mother's coffin he would be moaning about that he should feel proud he walked alongside his mother to her resting place it's the last thing he could have done for her but our journalists turned harry into a victim and all these years later they are still doing it saying ....l remember harry was walking behind his mother's coffin every time he does something wrong this is what we hear harry sees this and my goodness he plays on it after all these years harry was 2 weeks off ov his 13th birthday Prince Willian had just turned 15 teen nobody said poor William l dont think he would have wanted that he would have seen it as an honour walking behind his mother's coffin l, blame the journalists and kevin is one of them

[@robertdavies8305]

Did not one of his horses not have to be put down. Also, a photograph showed that the horse he was on had blood. Fir he used his whip too much until he broke skin. Yet his grandmother loved her animals and so does his Annety. Princess Anne. I am not against POLO but I am against over use of a horse whip.

[@janetbowersox83]

I do have to say.....I live in the US, and a alot of retired race horses, are purchases by Mennonites . So they at least have a much calmer life after racing

[@mb-kh2nb]

Dosent exactly mean anything lol

[@victoriawhite3662]

Amish and Mennonite also treat them like a tool. Then when they can barely walk, covered im scars they're sold for a few hundred bucks to auctions 😡then to be passed down to the meat markets at Mexican and Canadian borders, its a weeks long torturous journey Unless someone rescues them😢 its a tiny percentage.

[@mickidonahue4038]

It's hard to even listen to what happens to these horses. I think Meghan just wanted to spend time with Nacho.

[@jillkouroubacalis2430]

Polo is not popular. Ive been riding since 1979 H/J and never have i heard any barns ,fellow equestrians ever mention polo

[@juliannek3134]

Is it possible to get a petition going for this game to be outlawed and at the least to stop the Netflix show?

[@khuszar6778]

Omg, I’m heartbroken for those poor beautiful animals.

[@pamjohnson5363]

Great comments by both of your guests! Go PETA! Amazing how so many humans have no conception of how horribly cruel they are to so many species of animals. Excellent film clips showing how large these men are compared to their ponies and the abuse they put the poor animals through. Sinful!

[@This-isGirl]

Agreed it's sinful

[@bt8736]

All this torment these horses go through so the rider can win a trophy

[@mumu6203]

Harry is fixated on polo and won't stop, despite that very few people find it interesting. He seems oblivious that polo has very few fans, making it one of the most boring "sports" alongside rowing. 🏇🤷‍♂

[@judith3218]

KC, in his day played polo, and Prince William, too, plays polo. It is an elitist sport and it needs to stop. I deplore all manner of sport and entertainment performed at the expense of animals. It is revolting.

[@margueritahancock5472]

But Prince William and King Charles never wore spurs l would say that harry wears them to hurt the horse he knows it will hurt them but still wears them l hope in his polo game for netflix they tell him not to wear spurs he is cruel to animals cruel to dogs 😢😢😢

[@leighlyle2304]

I have two issues with the accuracy of this report. One is that the horses are trained to nudge each other out of the way. Not all horses are “destroyed”. My friend had polo ponies, trained polo ponies and adored his polo ponies and he played polo. Those horses were the best treated animals I have ever seen. They were left in big pastures and had comfortable stables wherever they went. Secondly not all players wear spurs (and those that do don’t have sharp stars only posts). My friend did not wear spurs, besides which back in my home country they are banned.

[@mystrie4663]

WOW and Netflix is promoting this as entertainment?

[@mameschwarzfischer2806]

Time to ban the horse abuse

[@DeeB424]

They can play polo on unicycles. See how they like it

[@rosannacallus8205]

😢😓 Bloody Cruelty 😟😢.

[@jwright5152]

The Queen and the Cowboy! She saught to find ways to end animal cruelty.

[@teresadixon3342]

How many people are interested in polo ? Not enough to follow a podcast I should imagine , and Netflix is paying him for this ?

[@LynnFar]

Haz been hank is just a horrible human being...period...

[@Yourethejudge]

Drizzle was pregnant and he was told not to ride her but he’s such a selfish you know what he did anyway and she had a heart attack & died along with her baby. He is a horrible person.

[@maureenball6733]

Why hasnt the RSPCA said anything about this. Is it because of the 'R' in its name? I seem to remember poor Diana being forced to watch Charles doing polo when she wanted to be somewhere else.

[@hippieHawk]

How does the public express their displeasure to Netflix regarding this sport? Also, when and where will PETA meet to protest this sport?

[@khuszar6778]

Time to ban the ridiculous thing!

[@prometheusv9477]

LoOK into the Harry P-Diddy connection.

[@kathleenrosado6949]

Thank you for this. Many people do not know the cruelty being brought on these animals during polo.

[@sandranelson8445]

Thankyou all for bringing this public.

[@koelnagar]

Polo is a sport played in many countries and different championship & tournaments are held for it. There are rules for both players as well as ponies which are followed to maintain safety. Some players do misuse their horses and accidents does happen but its not fair to generalize it as useless. There are people who love horses and keep them and get to participate or compete in this sport because they know how to handle it.

[@splatten8597]

Shows what these people are like

[@heatherhensley9183]

Thank you peta for sharing a light on the cruelty of polo 😢

[@2208lynn]

Will not watch this, ridiculous documentary unless it’s to highlight the cruelties. I will however sign any petition to stop polo. Unfortunately, similarly to hunting, sports for the rich are hard to stop. Apart from the cruelty aren’t these types of ‘fun’ outdated? In this day and age aren’t we supposed to be more educated and aware of what’s right and wrong?

[@NorthernLights2375]

I have watched Harry in much earlier Polo Games from quite some time ago. I didn’t watch an entire Polo match as it was so utterly boring. It was just a segment, snippets, shown from a small portion of various polo matches that Harry would take part in. What always struck me when I watched him was the manic way he rode the horses in those polo matches. With a determined crazed aggressiveness he would race down the field on the back of some unfortunate horse. He had to win at all costs. You could see it in his whole demeanour. It was sickening to watch that competitiveness that he seems unable to control in a less manically driven way. He HAS to win at all costs. If he did not win you would see him shouting & being angry throwing an angry fit. The one time they had a caption of him taking part in a polo match. I saw Harry riding a whitish horse. He had spurs on and you could not help but see the blood marks on the sides of the horse that he was riding. You knew what had caused that to happen. I was never impressed with the utterly reckless way he drove those Polo horses wielding, & flaying his mallet like a crazed, possessed person. I have never liked Harry. Right from the time he was a young child. He was sullen & pouted if he didn’t win or get his own way. He was just a nasty person & I found him very off-putting. You just got the impression that no matter what, he had to win, & better his brother William. That even went for social athletic runs. You see him looking back all the time to see if he is ahead of Prince William. He just cannot approach life, it would seem, without him being Number 1. Behaving like a 2 year old when things don’t go his way.

[@ljclegg65]

Polo, horseracing, horse jumping must all be banned. I hope people do not watch or comment on this series. It's the only way we will be able to show the Sussex's we are not interested in them. Sadly reporting on this couple makes the media money. Let's report on other matters.

[@melly9037]

The guy i noticed in Nigeria had a bigger backside than the horse or maybe because he had white trousers on, but i thought how could that horse carry this person it was heartbreaking it's time to end this with petitions an taking this to the government ...

[@Anoppinion]

Thank you for adressen this ❤

[@madelinevegas8123]

That so sad I Love animals I could not see this .

[@DonnaBorkowski]

It sounds terrible … no animals abuse , it’s cruel

[@toffeelover2558]

I wonder how the dear Queen felt about this “sport”? She loved horses dear Queen so missed.

[@glenysmcallister4904]

Absolutely disgusting. Lets share and help this to go viral.