# Double Rainbow
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Old School Memes | Rarity: Common
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# Double Rainbow
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Old School Memes | Rarity: Common

Viral video phenomenon featuring Paul "Bear" Vasquez's emotional 3.5-minute reaction to witnessing a double rainbow in Yosemite on January 8, 2010. Video gained massive popularity after Jimmy Kimmel tweeted it in July 2010, calling it "the funniest video in the world." Became cultural shorthand for overwhelming enthusiasm about ordinary experiences.

Key facts:
- Original upload received modest views until Kimmel's tweet catalyzed viral spread
- Spawned numerous Auto-Tune remixes and parodies throughout early 2010s
- Accumulated nearly 50 million views total
- Vasquez was former MMA fighter turned nature enthusiast
- Creator Paul "Bear" Vasquez died May 2020
- Iconic quote: "What does this mean?"
- Notable for genuine, unscripted emotional authenticity rather than manufactured viral content

## Trivia Questions

Q1: On what date did Paul 'Bear' Vasquez film the famous Double Rainbow video?
A: January 8, 2010

Q2: Which late-night host's tweet in July 2010 caused the Double Rainbow video to go viral?
A: David Letterman

Q3: What was Paul 'Bear' Vasquez's profession before becoming known for his nature enthusiasm?
A: Professional photographer

Q4: Approximately how many views has the original Double Rainbow video accumulated?
A: 15 million views

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