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Apr 2012
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S1E15 - Charlie Bit My Ad: When Advertis...

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Back in 2007, a cute video of two kids was uploaded by their father. In it, one kid bites the finger of the other. That video, called "Charlie Bit My Finger" went on to attract 420 million views. To say it over-performed would be an understatement.

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