A Decade Later The Original Viral Witness

Clare Werbeloff: From "Chk-Chk-Boom Girl" to Internet Stardom

A Decade Later: The Original Viral Witness

Clare Werbeloff, better known as the "Chk-Chk-Boom Girl," has remained an online sensation for over a decade since her eyewitness account of a 2009 shooting in Sydney's Kings Cross district went viral.

The Origin of a Viral Phenomenon

In May 2009, 19-year-old Clare Werbeloff's thrilling account of the shooting captured the nation's attention. Her vivid description of the events, accompanied by the rhythmic "chk-chk-boom" sound she used to mimic the gunshots, instantly resonated with viewers.

Overnight, Clare became a social media sensation, earning the moniker "Chk-Chk-Boom Girl." Her eyewitness testimony played a crucial role in the subsequent investigation and prosecution of the shooters.