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Early internet video stars: where are they now

Shoes, then


Nothing will come between a shopaholic and her shoes. Creator Liam Kyle Williams captured this in his video, Shoes. In 2008, the extremely popular sketch won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite User-Generated Video.

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Shoes, now


Williams, known for his role in The Covenant, continues to make internet videos. On the 10th anniversary of Shoes, Williams aired an homage to the video that made "Oh my god, shoes" a common phrase.

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Homestar Runner, then


In the year 2000, a cartoon pal named Homestar Runner burst onto the scene. He brought with him Strong Bad, Strong Sad, The Poopsmith and a host of other friends. But here’s the question: Is anyone still checking Marzipan’s answering machine?

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Homestar Runner, now


The Brothers Chap (Matthew and Michael Chapman, creators of Homestar Runner) still run HomestarRunner.com. They upload new videos regularly, despite ongoing gigs with Disney Television Animation. The site also offers games and merchandise for HR lovers.

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End of the World, then


This video -- originally titled End of ze World, because of course -- was created by Jason Windsor when he was just 19 years old. So what’s he doing now that he’s a grown up?

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End of the World, now


Jason Windsor’s viral success opened up many doors for him. Though he never made any money from End of the World directly (this was pre-monetization on web videos), it spun him into other related and lucrative opportunities.

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Only in Kenya, then


If you loved Only in Kenya (or Badger Badger Badger or Weebl and Bob) You have Jonti Picking (Mr. Weebl) to thank. Here’s what Mr. Weebl is up to now.

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Only in Kenya, now


Jonti Picking uploads his creations on his personal site, Weebl’s Stuff. Outside of his own ventures, he designs ads and even did 3D animation work on the Resident Evil film.

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It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time, then


When the Buckwheat Boyz released this earworm in 2004, they had no idea a pixelated banana would take its popularity to a phenomenal level. More than a decade later, the song is still in your head.

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It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time, now


While the Buckwheat Boyz disbanded, the song thrived. “It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time” was featured on Family Guy and a host of other popular shows.

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Schfifty 5, then


Like “It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time,” “Schfifty 5” was recorded by a real band, specifically a faux Arabian rock band from Georgia Gröûp X. Bet you’re wondering what Gröûp X is up to. Keep your poopty pants on, the answer is next.

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Schfifty 5, now


Gröûp X released two albums, had a bit of a presence on Myspace in the early 2000s, and were last active on their web site in 2009.

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Charlie the Unicorn, then


Charlie, Candy Mountain and even the magical leopluradon were all brought to us by Filmcow’s Jason Steele. Charlie and his shady friends enjoyed subsequent episodes, but did their journeys come to an end?

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Charlie the Unicorn, now


In early 2016, Jason Steele started a fundraising effort on Kickstarter to raise money for the production of a finale episode of Charlie the Unicorn. The fund surpassed its $150,000 goal, and Steele promises a 30-minute Charlie send-off.

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Salad Fingers, then


Flash animator David Firth launched this unsettling yet comical series in 2004. Where are Salad Fingers and his finger puppet friends today?

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Salad Fingers, now


David Firth created new videos until 2006, but no new Salad Fingers chronicles have been uploaded sense. He does, however, share other videos and projects on his personal site, Fat Pie.

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YTMND, then


YTMND.com was launched by Max Goldberg following the success of his viral hit You’re the man now, dog.” But what has Goldberg done following this stellar Sean Connery meme?

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YTMND, now


YTMND.com has been refurbished time and time again. Goldberg, his team and the YTMND community continue to upload memes, GIFs and videos poking fun at celebrities and current events.


Sittin’ on the Toilet, then


Elonia “Nonnie” Chadwick thought up the catchiest tune while … handling her business. Then, her brother thought it would be a fantastic idea to post it. Maybe the excess of 22 million views helped ease any embarrassment. So where’s Nonnie now?

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Sittin' on the Toilet, now


Chadwick still uploads self-described “random” videos on her own YouTube channel. She is supportive of her prankster brother, Alonzo, who is pursuing a singing career.

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