B.F.I. Preserves Viral Moments in Digital Archive

A group of people gathers around a large screen displaying the iconic viral video 'Charlie Bit My Finger' during a British Film Institute event celebrating the preservation of digital culture.

Originally uploaded to YouTube in 2007, ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ quickly became one of the platform’s most viewed videos, amassing over 880 million views. The B.F.I.’s decision to include this iconic clip in its archive underscores the cultural significance of such content, which often reflects societal trends and collective experiences. By preserving these videos, the … Read more