Early internet was truly the Wild West

The video taps into nostalgia for early internet culture and the shock value of the website, which was a significant part of internet history for many. The use of disturbing imagery and the story-time format likely contributed to its engagement.

This video discusses the website Rotten.com, which was active from 1996 to 2012 and hosted disturbing content shared by users. It highlights the site's popularity, its lack of content previews, and the controversial "Celebrity Morgue" section, noting that it was accessible on the surface web despite legal pressures.