Smart technology became the norm, and content aggregators like BuzzFeed began tracking viral moments. This period brought us "Gangnam Style" (the first video to hit 1 billion views), Bad Luck Brian , and the Cinnamon Challenge .
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) for chatting, playing Flash games on sites like Candystand, and the rise of the "emo-volution" with MySpace profiles. CumBots.com 2006-2015.rar
Beyond the videos, the "vibe" of this era was built on specific, now-forgotten trends: Smart technology became the norm, and content aggregators
The mid-2010s were defined by short-form chaos. The Harlem Shake went massive in 2013, followed by " Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life " and the Luigi Death Stare in 2014. By 2015, Vine reached its peak with hits like "Why you always lyin'?" and Drake's "Hotline Bling" . Nostalgic Artifacts of the Era Beyond the videos, the "vibe" of this era
The release of the first iPhone in 2007 planted the seeds for a mobile-friendly internet. This era saw the rise of the Rickroll and the legendary " Evolution of Dance " video, which held the title of YouTube's most-viewed video until 2009.
The explosion of Minecraft and World of Warcraft content creators changed how we consumed gaming media.
Shutter shades, trucker hats, sweatbands as fashion, and low-rise jeans.