The dancing baby, a viral sensation before the age of memes

The video explores the history and impact of the 'dancing baby' animation, a pre-meme era phenomenon. Created by Michael Gerard and Robert Lurier, it demonstrated programmable movement in animations. The animation went viral after Ron Lucier converted it into a GIF and shared it via email. The dancing baby became a cultural icon, appearing on various media and merchandise. The video also discusses the concept of the uncanny valley and reflects on the creators' feelings about their creation.

What was Ron Lucier's role in the creation of the dancing baby?

What are some of the cultural impacts of the dancing baby phenomenon?