OSFT Archive - Episode 2 - June 2008

Summary

This video reflects on various events from June 2008, starting with a misnamed audio recording of a lunch with the creator's grandparents. The narrator humorously recounts personal anecdotes, including school-related frustrations, gaming experiences, and playful pranks on family and friends. These include showing his grandpa webcam effects, tricking a friend with an automated email prank, and testing a supernatural website with his grandma. The month concludes with a time-lapse video of daily activities. The episode blends humor, awkward moments, and nostalgic memories to keep viewers entertained.

Takeaways

• 📅 The first episode of the series aired in May 2008, and this episode covers events from June 2008.
• 🎙️ The first 'video' for June is actually an audio recording of a Sunday lunch with the narrator's grandparents, but it was poorly captured due to distance.
• 🏫 The narrator talks about their confusion over how many weeks are left until the end of school, hinting at a mix of excitement and frustration.
• 📉 They received a 76% on a math test and worry about being demoted to a lower-level class.
• 🎮 The narrator shares an underwhelming experience playing a slow, silent flash game called 'Heap Heap.'
• 👀 A personal anecdote is shared about a burst blood vessel in their eye, which healed over a few weeks.
• 📧 The narrator pranked a friend using a website to schedule future emails, sending a creepy message that led to an appropriate reaction.
• 😂 A family prank using a fake supernatural website (Peter Answers) convinces their grandma she's winning a million dollars, and she takes it seriously.
• 🎥 The narrator reflects on making videos of themselves and their family, mentioning some dull moments like talking about internet speed and a failed prank.
• 🍦 The month ends with a time-lapse of the narrator eating ice cream, their dad exercising, and a quirky blanket fort being built.

Q & A

What is the first content described in the June 2008 archive video?

The first content described is an audio file labeled 'manner and Gramp' (meant to be 'Nana and Grandpa'), which is a recording of a typical Sunday lunch with the narrator’s grandparents, though the audio quality is poor.

Why does the narrator criticize themselves in the transcript?

The narrator criticizes themselves for their poor recording and editing decisions, such as not planning what to say before recording, using confusing language, and making errors like mispronouncing words.

What is the narrator's main reflection regarding school in June 2008?

The narrator reflects on their confusion about how many weeks of school are left, their math test score of 76%, and their hope of staying in the top math class despite their performance.

What was notable about the narrator's PDH exam?

The narrator scored 53% on their PDH exam, which was relatively high compared to the rest of the class, where most students scored around 30%. This made their teacher furious.

What prank did the narrator play on their friend Bronson?

The narrator pranked Bronson by playing Becky's voice on a loop during a voice chat, which creeped Bronson out, making him say it wasn’t okay.

What was the creepy email the narrator sent to Bronson, and how did Bronson react?

The narrator scheduled a series of emails to Bronson from 11 PM to 7 AM, with one email at 5 AM stating, 'I'm not going to sleep tonight because I love watching you sleep.' Bronson found it creepy, and his response was appropriate.

What is 'Peter Answers' and how did the narrator prank their Nana with it?

'Peter Answers' is a website that pretends to know answers to any question, but the person typing secretly inputs the answers. The narrator made their Nana believe the website predicted she would win a million dollars in two years, which excited her.

How did the narrator's Nana react to the 'Peter Answers' prank?

The narrator’s Nana got excited, fully believing the website's prediction that she would win a million dollars in two years. She even wrote down the fake lottery numbers provided by the prank.

What was the Google 'Toilet Internet Service Provider' prank, and how did the narrator’s parents react?

The 'Toilet Internet Service Provider' prank was based on an old Google April Fool’s joke about getting free internet by flushing an Ethernet cord into the sewer. The narrator’s mother realized it was a joke when they laughed, but their father didn't believe it from the start.

How does the narrator describe the final video of June 2008?

The final video of June 2008 is a time-lapse featuring the narrator sitting in front of a computer while their dad exercises in the background. Later, the narrator builds a pillow and blanket structure with a stuffed toy on top, resembling something 'mega royal.'