Badger Badger Badger originally is a flash animation. To properly archive this, both the flash animation and a machine definition which can run that animation (eg: having a browser with flash plugin) should be stored, not just a video file.
scblock 11 hours ago [-]
The original SWF file can be played by Ruffle (https://ruffle.rs/). Depending on your criteria for preservation a simple web page may be sufficient.
ChrisArchitect 11 hours ago [-]
So they posted Badgers assuming that means they've contacted the creator, so why does it say they still need to contact them to get the original files? Weird
Anyways, here's the original in the original format (well, emulated with Ruffle): flash animation.
Why? Badger Badger Badger was massively influential on early internet video, it deserves to be preserved.
Nexxxeh 10 hours ago [-]
If you ask any British person in my generation, "Badger badger badger badger?" they'll probably join in. I don't think you appreciate how viral and beloved it is.
razakel 7 hours ago [-]
There's even a version with Brians May and Blessed.
And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeblsstuff/
Original Badgers on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daxXXjZVdEA
Hilarious piece on "20 years of Badgers" ft interview and historical footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPOISnUd7WE
Anyways, here's the original in the original format (well, emulated with Ruffle): flash animation.
https://archive.org/details/flash_badger