Hey everyone! I’m feeling a bit nostalgic and was wondering about the early days of YouTube. Does anyone remember what videos were super popular back in 2007? I’m curious about the kind of content that was trending then. Were there any viral sensations or memorable clips that stood out? It would be cool to compare them to what’s popular now and see how things have changed. If you have any info or memories to share, I’d love to hear them!
I can definitely relate to that nostalgic feeling about old YouTube! One video that was absolutely massive in 2007 was ‘The Mysterious Ticking Noise’ by Potter Puppet Pals. It was this quirky, catchy animation that had everyone singing ‘Snape, Snape, Severus Snape’ for months.
Another huge hit was ‘My Name is boxxy,’ which spawned an entire subculture around this energetic, quirky girl. It’s fascinating to look back and see how these simple, often amateur videos could capture the internet’s attention in ways that today’s highly-produced content sometimes struggles to match.
I also recall ‘Here It Goes Again’ by OK Go being everywhere. That treadmill dance video was revolutionary for its time and really showcased how creative music videos could be on this new platform. It’s interesting to see how viral marketing has evolved since those early YouTube days.
omg i remember those days! ‘numa numa’ guy was everywhere, lol. and ‘evolution of dance’ was huge too. miss the old youtube tbh, felt more real. now its all polished n stuff. remember ‘shoes’ by kelly? that song was stuck in my head 4ever 
2007 was a pivotal year for YouTube, no doubt. One video that stands out in my memory is ‘Diet Coke and Mentos Experiments’ by EepyBird. It was a sensation, showing these guys creating massive fountains with just soda and candy. The sheer scale and creativity were mind-blowing at the time.
Another significant trend was the rise of vloggers. Channels like ‘lonelygirl15’ were pushing the boundaries between reality and fiction, keeping viewers guessing. It was a far cry from today’s polished influencer content.
Let’s not forget ‘Rick Rolling’ became a thing in 2007. The unexpected appearance of Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ in seemingly unrelated videos sparked a cultural phenomenon that’s somehow still relevant today.
Looking back, it’s remarkable how these simple, often homemade videos captured our collective imagination in ways that today’s content sometimes struggles to match.
Man, 2007 on YouTube was a whole different world. I remember ‘Charlie bit my finger’ blowing up that year - just a simple home video that somehow captivated millions. ‘Chocolate Rain’ by Tay Zonday was another massive hit. People couldn’t stop talking about that deep voice coming from such a young-looking guy. And who could forget the ‘Leave Britney Alone’ video? It was everywhere.
Music videos were huge too. Soulja Boy’s ‘Crank That’ dance tutorial probably spawned thousands of copycat videos. It’s crazy to think how basic a lot of this stuff was compared to today’s slick productions. No fancy editing or effects, just raw, often silly content that somehow resonated with people. Really shows how much YouTube and internet culture have evolved since then.