Before TikTok and before influencers, a chaotic 56-second home video basically invented what going viral looked like. If you were anywhere near a computer in 2007, you saw “Charlie Bit My Finger” ...

A 56-second home video of a baby biting his brother’s finger has been watched over 800 million times. In an era where virality is manufactured through algorithms and influencer partnerships, “Charlie ...

A 56-second home video of a baby biting his older brother’s finger, uploaded to YouTube in 2007, became one of the first truly global viral sensations. The clip - called “Charlie Bit My Finger” - has ...