One Guy, One Jar and One Guy, One Screwdriver are infamous examples of early internet shock videos that gained notoriety for their graphic and disturbing content. Created to provoke visceral reactions, these videos were circulated primarily on forums and shock sites in the mid-2000s, embodying a subculture of internet trolling and "gross-out" challenges that defined parts of the early web. Aleksey Tartarov, associated with one of these videos, remains a mysterious figure, and the motivations behind the video's creation are often debated—ranging from personal expression to an attempt to generate infamy in the burgeoning online video landscape. Such content played a significant role in shaping internet culture, highlighting the web’s unregulated and chaotic early days. These videos contributed to the rise of "shock culture," influencing the way modern internet trends, virality, and content moderation policies evolved. The legacy of these early shock videos persists in today's internet humor and meme culture, where boundary-pushing content continues to challenge societal norms.