The 90s Guide to the Internet - Summary

Summary

The video is a humorous and nostalgic look at the early days of the internet, specifically targeted towards children. The host, Drew, starts by explaining that he initially planned to make a Halloween-themed video, but after watching a Netflix movie, he decided to create a video for kids instead.

The video is a guide to the internet, with Drew and his family introducing themselves and explaining how they use the internet. They discuss the benefits of having internet access, such as keeping up with the stock market and paying bills. They also talk about the different services available on the internet, such as surfing the web, chatting with people, and using email.

Drew and his family also discuss the process of getting connected to the internet and downloading a web browser. They explain that to get started, you need to get connected to the internet through an internet service provider. They also discuss the concept of downloading, which is essentially the process of accessing a website.

The video also includes a section on online dating, with Drew discussing the different ways people can communicate online. He explains the different symbols and emojis used in online communication, such as the long-stemmed rose for romantic moments and the fish for stinky occasions.

Finally, the video ends with a sponsorship from Squarespace, a website builder. Drew explains how he used Squarespace to create his own website and encourages viewers to try it out for themselves. He also provides a promo code for viewers to get 10% off their first purchase on Squarespace.

Facts

1. The video is hosted by the speaker and is titled "The Scariest Website on the Internet". [Source: Document(page_content="00:00:00.09: - Hey guy, welcome back to the scariest website on the internet, hosted by me.")]
2. The speaker initially planned to make a Halloween-themed video but decided to take another trip back to a simpler time instead. [Source: Document(page_content="00:00:10.95: Here's what happened. So originally, my plan was to make a Halloween-themed video because today is Saturday, but after a few minutes of watching Adam Sandler's new Netflix movie, Hubie Halloween.")]
3. The video is a kid's guide to the internet and is not intended for adults. [Source: Document(page_content="00:00:51.12: - [Narrator] On your mark, get set, we're writing on the internet. Now, this video is not just a guide to the internet, but it's specifically a kid's guide. So any adults out there, I'm gonna need you to avert your eyes.")]
4. The speaker loved the vibe of the video and found it hopeful and carefree. [Source: Document(page_content="00:01:08.76: I actually genuinely loved the vibe of this video. It's so hopeful and carefree.")]
5. The speaker's family installed internet access on their computer and got everyone involved. [Source: Document(page_content="00:02:20.13: - It's true, everybody had their own tasks to do.")]
6. The speaker found the internet exciting and gave them a whole world of new possibilities. [Source: Document(page_content="00:02:33.78: So I guess this is a story of how it changed our lives. Maybe it will yours too.")]
7. The speaker mentioned that the internet gave them a whole world of exciting new possibilities. [Source: Document(page_content="00:02:33.78: So I guess this is a story of how it changed our lives. Maybe it will yours too.")]
8. The speaker learned that to access the world wide web, you type in w-w-w. [Source: Document(page_content="00:04:36.81: - And the next thing you'll type will be specific, directing you to a particular website like MTV.")]
9. The speaker mentioned that the internet is not a regulated environment, so the quality and accuracy of various informational offerings can differ quite a bit. [Source: Document(page_content="00:08:56.67: - Wow, even in 1997 when the internet was new and exciting, people were still like, well, hold on, let's take some of this information with a grain of salt.")]
10. The speaker mentioned that one thing they've been kind of interested in lately is reading all these old, weird books, and one of them is called Love Bytes, the Online Dating Handbook. [Source: Document(page_content="00:10:49.00: in lately is reading all these old, weird books, and one of them is called Love Bytes, the Online Dating Handbook.")]
11. The speaker mentioned that they met their wife online in 2016, which was fortunate because they had been looking for her for years, but this was written 21 years before that in 1995. [Source: Document(page_content="00:10:55.70: Now, I actually met my wife online in 2016 which was fortunate because I had been looking for her for years, but this was written 21 years before that in 1995, and I was curious to go through and see how much of it is still relevant today, and most of it's not, but my favorite section in here is the one that goes over all the different ways you can communicate online.")]
12. The speaker mentioned that they used Squarespace to make websites and found it great for e-commerce. [Source: Document(page_content="00:13:27.60: From there, you can incorporate things like a moving video background or you can go for a more minimalistic look