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"I've got to make sure YouTube comes down to tape this"
Today, we’re dialing the time machine to February 14th, 2005. If somebody says, “That was 20 years ago”, I’m thinking of the 1980s. But 20 years ago was 2005…🤯
2005 welcomed some of the best television comedy series of all time, including NBC’s The Office. If you enjoy this newsletter, send it to someone you know who loves The Office (we all know someone).
Let’s Go! 🚀
February 14th, 2005 📆
On February 14th, 2005, founders Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim activated the website “www.YouTube.com.” YouTube was initially designed as a video-dating website, and it was given the slogan “Tune in, Hook up.” But the concept never gained steam, so the trio dumped the video-dating idea and opened up the site for anyone to upload any video.
A study done by The Atlantic in 2004 estimated that there are over 14 billion videos on YouTube. It’s nearly impossible to know just how many hours of content exists on the site, but it’s estimated that 500 hours of video are uploaded every minute. In fact, I’m willing to guess that every single person reading this newsletter right now has been on YouTube.
What is the most-watched video of all time on YouTube?Hit "continue" after your guess to watch it! |
“I’ve got to make sure that YouTube comes down to tape this.” -Michael Scott
Take Me Back ⏮️
🎥 What we’re watching: Tonight was the Family Reunion Special on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
🕹️ What we’re playing: Halo 2, only on XBOX
🥤 What we’re drinking: This new “energy beer” known as Four Loko
🛒 What we’re buying: The all-new iPod Shuffle
👦 Who we’re following: Paris Hilton, the influencer of influencers
🍔 What we’re eating: 5 for $5 at Arby’s
🎤 What we’re singing: “1,2 Step” by Ciara ft. Missy Elliott 👇
Just For Fun 🙃
Today was Valentine’s Day, and we were probably sharing earbuds with our significant other while listening to “Beautiful Soul” by Jesse McCartney.
But if you REALLY loved your significant other, you were getting them these limited edition 2005 Valentine’s Day Nike Air Force 1’s. 👇
OOTD On This Day🧢
Hollister. American Eagle. Aeropostale. Not sure any other clothing stores existed in 2005.
Happy Birthday🎂
American musician Rob Thomas turned 33 years old today, and his hit song “Lonely No More” was released today.
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