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Matt Besler prepares for Colombia by recreating the world's most epic bottle flip

Going Viral. It's such a weird concept, but one that is prevalent in our internet society. I've gone semi-viral before. 1,000 retweet tweets, because that's how I roll.

But I just can't imagine going all-out viral on the internet. It can literally change your life forever. I bet the "Damn, Daniel" guy can do any voice actor role he wants right now.

A few weeks ago a video made the rounds that I didn't understand at all called the "World's Most Epic Bottle Flip." It was basically a guy walking out to pump up music and flipping a bottle of water onto a stool. After he completes this "trick" the crowd goes insane. I don't get it and I have no idea why it's gone viral.

Before the USA kick off the Copa America Centenario against Colombia, defender Matt Besler has attempted to recreate the video in the team's locker room:

Sign @mattbesler up for the talent show.

A video posted by U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) on

I just don't get it. Is it supposed to be ironic? Please head to the comments and explain this phenomenon to me.

HT to MLSSoccer.com