Did the first video on YouTube have any international appeal?

The first video on YouTube, "Me at the zoo," didn't have a specific international appeal in its content. It was a simple video clip of Jawed Karim standing in front of elephants at the San Diego Zoo, briefly discussing their trunks. The content itself was quite universal and didn't target any particular culture or demographic.

However, despite its simple nature, the video's significance as the first-ever upload on YouTube garnered international attention. As YouTube gained popularity and spread globally, the video became a symbol of the platform's origins and its potential as a medium for sharing and discovering content from around the world.

In that sense, while the content of the first video may not have had direct international appeal, its historical importance contributed to YouTube's global reach and appeal as a platform for users worldwide.