Vine walked so TikTok could run | Version History

Vine was the original short-form video platform, and pioneered so many of the ideas we now take for granted in reels and TikToks. It was a cultural engine whose executives clashed with the creators who made it famous, before everybody decamped for other platforms. Marina Galperina, Sarah Jeong and Mia Sato join David Pierce to revisit their favorite Vines and discuss the platform's lasting impact on creator culture. #VersionHistory #Vine #Technology

0:00 The Cultural Impact of Twitter in 2012
00:19 Introduction to Vine: The Six-Second Video Revolution
00:57 Meet the Vine Enthusiasts
01:31 Vine's Early Days and Unique Features
02:23 The Rise of Vine Stars and Content
04:52 The Vine Story: From Launch to Acquisition
12:10 Vine's Popularity and Competition
17:24 The Downfall: Internal Struggles and Creator Conflicts
25:50 The End of Vine and Its Legacy
29:50 Celebrating Iconic Vines
40:27 Chilling in Cedar Rapids: The Cringe Factor
41:45 The Facebook Election and Vine's Last Gasp
42:47 Vine's Unique Celebrity Culture
45:19 On Fleek: The Birth of a Cultural Phenomenon
51:59 Why You Always Lying: Iconic Vines and Their Impact
56:18 Version History Questions
01:02:51 Could Vine Have Been More?
01:11:47 Vine's Legacy and Hall of Fame Debate

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