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Which viral YouTube video became so iconic that its family turned down a seven-figure advertising offer to keep it ad-free?
Answer
Charlie Bit My Finger
The Davies-Carr family's 2007 home video of baby Charlie biting his brother Harry's finger became one of the first true global viral hits, and the family refused a $1 million ad deal to keep it commercial-free for years.
💡 Did you know?
Charlie Bit My Finger's parents were offered $1 million by advertisers but refused, keeping the video ad-free for years out of principle.
Other options people guess
- Chocolate Rain
- Charlie the Unicorn
- Leave Britney Alone
Topics
- viral-video
- youtube
- 2000s
- internet-culture
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