Hey everyone! I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately and started thinking about the early days of YouTube. Does anyone remember what videos were super popular back in 2007? I’m talking about the ones that everyone was sharing and talking about. It feels like forever ago!
I’m really curious to know if any of those old viral hits are still remembered today or if they’ve been completely forgotten. Maybe some of you can share your favorite YouTube memories from that time? It would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and see how much the platform has changed since then.
I wonder if any of those 2007 viral stars are still active on YouTube or what they’re up to now. It’s crazy to think how being ‘YouTube famous’ wasn’t really a thing back then like it is today. What do you all think were the biggest differences between YouTube content then and now?
oh man, 2007 youtube was wild! remember that dramatic chipmunk video? just a chipmunk turning its head but it was hilarious somehow. and the ‘boom goes the dynamite’ kid? poor guy was so nervous on live tv. simpler times back then, no fancy editing or nothing. kinda miss it tbh
2007 YouTube was truly a different era. The ‘Numa Numa’ guy dancing to Dragostea Din Tei was inescapable. ‘Charlie bit my finger’ showcased the unscripted charm that made early YouTube unique. ‘Evolution of Dance’ by Judson Laipply was a massive hit, demonstrating how simple concepts could go viral. These videos lacked today’s production value but had an authenticity that’s often missing now. The platform felt more like a community experiment than the commercial juggernaut it’s become. It’s fascinating to see how content creation and consumption have evolved since those early days.
2007 YouTube was indeed a different landscape. One viral hit that stands out is ‘Miss Teen South Carolina’ - her rambling answer about ‘The Iraq’ became instant comedy gold. ‘Keyboard Cat’ also emerged that year, setting the stage for countless animal videos to come. Let’s not forget ‘The Landlord’ with Will Ferrell and his foul-mouthed toddler landlord - it pushed boundaries in a way that feels distinctly pre-monetization era. These videos captured a certain raw authenticity that’s harder to find now. The platform’s evolution since then is striking - from amateur hobby to professional career path. It’s remarkable how quickly internet culture can shift in just over a decade.
omg, 2007 youtube was the best! remember ‘chocolate rain’? that guy with the deep voice singing about… chocolate rain lol. and ‘leave britney alone’? classic. so many weird vids back then, way different from all the polished stuff now. makes me miss the old internet sometimes tbh
Ah, 2007 YouTube - what a time! I remember spending hours watching ‘Will It Blend?’ videos. That guy would throw anything into a blender, from iPhones to glow sticks. It was oddly satisfying and totally ridiculous at the same time.
Another gem was ‘The Mysterious Ticking Noise’ by Potter Puppet Pals. That catchy tune got stuck in everyone’s head for weeks. And who could forget ‘Shoes’ by Kelly? ‘These shoes rule, these shoes suck’ - pure internet gold right there.
Looking back, the charm of these videos was their low-budget, DIY feel. They weren’t trying to be perfect or professional - just creative and fun. It’s a far cry from today’s heavily edited, algorithm-chasing content. Sometimes I miss that raw, unfiltered creativity of early YouTube. It felt like anyone could become an overnight sensation with just a wacky idea and a camera.