To the uninitiated, Bibigon.avi sounds like a children's cartoon or a harmless video file. In reality, it is a legendary piece of viral content that perfectly encapsulates the absurdist terror of early peer-to-peer sharing. Here is the complete history, the psychology, and the legacy of this enigmatic file.
The name itself——is innocuous. In Russian culture, Bibigon refers to a mischievous gnome character created by the beloved children's poet Korney Chukovsky. Parents expected a charming, stop-motion or animated film about a tiny adventurer. Bibigon.avi
