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The comic video "YouTube in 1985" imagines what the popular YouTube service would have been like if it had initially operated with 1985 technology as a "mail-order video" site. In the short film, users are forced to subscribe to videos out of catalogs and submit their video submissions on VHS or Betamax.
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- Written and edited by Matt Koval
- 2 minutes, 30 seconds long
- Features references to 1985 hit film Back to the Future
- Comments collected and read out of binders
- '80s version of "What The Buck" discusses The Cosby Show
- Also references Christian the Lion video
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Someone said there is a Michael Jackson interview on YouTube talking about New Edition in 1985. I can't find it. Does anyone know the URL?
@NEFanClub | July 04, 2009 04:37 AM -
The video on youtube of Bruce Springteen singing "I'm on fire" in Paris (1985) is awesome.
@mryanday | July 02, 2009 07:28 PM -
In YouTube search upper right type "judge florentino floro" or "judge floro" click & view LIVE 36 Sabong-Grey&Blue-1985-1990-derby videos
@judgefloro | July 02, 2009 06:07 AM -
PhilipDefranco apparently has YouTube rants and was born in 1985. Good to see the kids on the internets: http://www.youtube.com/user/sxephil
@Jemjoop | July 02, 2009 01:23 AM
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View All YouTube in 1985 Questions (250) | Ask a QuestionIs YouTube Down? (2 Answers)I saw a message on the site a couple of hours ago that they would be doing some maintenance beginning at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (about 1.5 hours ago), so ... read moreWhat is the funnest video on YouTube? (you know you can put in a YouTube URL and it embeds right!?!?) (47 Answers)Where the Hell is Matt! (2008) for sure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY Be sure to check it out in HD by adding the &fmt=22 at the end of the url! read moreQuestions about security and privacy on YouTube (2 Answers)There are a number of ways to download/capture videos from YouTube. Tracing a video is a forensic issue. If your camera supports geotagging, then the location data will be stored ... read moreHow can I better promote my You Tube Channel? (5 Answers)Hi Eartheatpopcorn! I've had a look at your question and really can't add too much to the answers that have already been given. The basics are covered. Easyeboy's points (numbers ... read more
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