Tearin' Up My Charts: How MTV's "Total Request Live" Got Rigged (PTFO Vault)
Pablo Torre Finds Out
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TRL Trolling and Music Nostalgia
This chapter humorously explores a viral chain letter that encouraged fans to vote for the New Kids on the Block's 'Hangin' Tough' on MTV's Total Request Live. It examines the impact of boy band culture in the late 80s and 90s, alongside the fan-driven manipulation of voting systems that emerged during that era. Through nostalgic recounting, the chapter highlights the thrill of music video countdowns and the cultural significance of artists that defined youth music experiences.
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