Interesting article!
I hit one viral story recently - not in your number range - and it came about in the same way as yours. Had been thinking and reading - then wrote it down in one sitting. Sent it out and bam.
Hitting viral stories reminds me of hitting jump shots. Missed 25 in a row and as I'm walking out of the gym - the guy yells - need the ball back. So I launch it over my shoulder - 50 feet - no net.
It's when you least expect it - you get it. The 25 shots just before do help a bit. 😉
The article by the way, was - Okay Millennials: Boomer has had enough.
Enjoyed what you wrote.