World's largest film archive has a collection of internet memes now, including a granny having a cathartic GTA rampage and Limmy's Purple Burglar Alarm
The British Film Institute has expanded its film archive to include a collection of internet memes. This new online video archive aims to preserve significant aspects of online culture, showcasing popular videos like 'Charlie Bit My Finger' and 'Badgers.' The initiative highlights the importance of archiving digital content for future generations.
- ▪The BFI's new collection currently features 60 videos.
- ▪Notable entries include 'Charlie Bit My Finger' and a gaming skit involving Grand Theft Auto.
- ▪The archive aims to conserve influential online culture for future generations.
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Movies & TV World's largest film archive has a collection of internet memes now, including a granny having a cathartic GTA rampage and Limmy's Purple Burglar Alarm News By Harvey Randall published 19 May 2026 A collection of delightful nonsense. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Rockstar Games) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's important to archive things for future generations—books, culture, music, film, and hey, absolutely videogames. The awareness of the very latter being a hot button topic per the Stop Killing Games movement.
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