The first surfaced on independent art platforms like DeviantArt and Newgrounds around mid-2023, before migrating to TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Unlike short-form content designed for 15-second retention, the original MP4 is said to run for approximately 4 minutes and 20 seconds—an eternity in the age of scrolling.
Ensure the file ends in .mp4 and not .exe or .scr .