The early YouTube universe was a wonderfully weird place full of guys in wigs and people named Charlie. Take a journey into the past with these classic viral vids that will never get old.
1. Shoes
What college girl can’t relate to Kelly’s shoe obsession?
2. Charlie the Unicorn
Shun the non-believers (and also anyone who hasn’t seen this at least once).
3. Schfifty-Five
Can you count all the way to schfifty-five?
4. Numa Numa
You won’t be able to get this song out of your head for at least three days.
5. Evolution of Dance
Before Jimmy Fallon did his own version of the evolution of dance, Judson Laipply’s killer dance moves made this one of the most-watched YouTube videos of all time.
6. Here It Goes Again
If only working out on the treadmill was actually this fun.
7. Potter Puppet Pals: The Mysterious Ticking Noise
What’s that mysterious ticking noise?
8. Fred
This hyperactive kid was one of YouTube’s top 10 earners. Now let that sink in.
9. David After Dentist
IS THIS REAL LIFE?!
10. Charlie Bit My Finger
Almost seven years later, this video is still just as adorable.
11. Leave Britney Alone
I’mma let you finish, but this guy was the biggest Britney fan of all time.