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 Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder with Nilay Patel: http://apple.co/3v29nDc More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr Shop our Verge merch store here: https://bit.ly/4kPCmEc Subscribe to The Verge: https://bit.ly/3FT6n5S Subscribe to The Vergecast on YouTube, new episodes on Tuesday and Friday: https://bit.ly/3I6nJtz If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: https://www.theverge.com/ethics-state...