Alex from Target was a viral internet sensation that originated in 2014 from a photograph of a teenage Target employee named Alex Lee. The photo was posted on Twitter by a customer and quickly went viral, leading to widespread attention and media coverage. While the phenomenon gained a lot of attention at the time, there are a few things that people might not know about it:
- The photo of Alex was not staged or planned. It was taken by a customer who found him attractive and wanted to share his picture with her followers on Twitter. It wasn't until the photo went viral that Alex became aware of his newfound fame.
- The phenomenon led to some real-world consequences for Alex. He was invited to appear on several talk shows and events, including The Ellen Show, and even signed a modeling contract. However, he also received a lot of negative attention, including online harassment and even death threats.
- The sudden popularity of Alex from Target led to a lot of speculation about the nature of the phenomenon. Some people claimed that it was a marketing stunt by Target or a social media experiment, but both Alex and Target denied any involvement.
- The trend sparked a lot of conversation about the power of social media and the nature of viral content. Some experts suggested that the phenomenon was a result of "social proof," where people are more likely to follow the actions of others in a group setting.
- Despite the initial popularity of the trend, it quickly faded away from the public eye. Alex Lee has since returned to a relatively normal life, and while he still maintains a social media presence, he no longer receives the same level of attention that he did in 2014.