# Viral Panhandling Videos Craig Rowin Asks For and Recieves a Million Dollars from the Internet By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-rowin References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2011/01/19/craig-rowin-got-million-dollars/) Craig Rowin is a genius. The Brooklyn-based comedian posted a video to [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island) a few weeks ago asking for a million dollars. No one in particular was asked for the money and it wasn't for any cause other than to make the comedian a millionaire. Craig Rowin is officially a millionaire. The [viral panhandling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buy-me-a-beer) paid off and Rowin is set to be given a check for a million dollars on February second. Check out Craig Rowin's video above to see celebrating his epic Internet accomplishment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Viral Panhandling:** Opportunity to leverage social media and crowdfunding platforms for individuals to directly ask for financial support. - **Internet Fame:** Potential for individuals to gain substantial wealth and recognition through online viral content. - **Comedic Crowdfunding:** Emerging trend of comedians leveraging their online presence to ask for donations and financial support from their audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** Platforms like YouTube and crowdfunding sites have the potential to disrupt traditional methods of fundraising and wealth accumulation. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for comedians and content creators to monetize their online presence and gain substantial financial rewards. - **Digital Marketing:** Companies can explore innovative ways to leverage viral content and crowdfunding to promote their brands and attract a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homeless Awareness Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-address.md) - [Homelessness Metaverse Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-campaign.md) - [Real Life Mermaid Spottings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-of-the-sea.md) - [Reverse Black Friday Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cards-against-humanity-pays-you.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Fan-Powered Reality Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island.md) - [Cryptocurrency Coin Toss Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitcoin-toss.md) - [Ocean-Themed Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamseas.md) - [Laughing Contract Sweeepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laughing-contract-sweeepstakes.md)