Finger Family

An extremely popular modern nursery rhyme that follows the structure of "Where is Thumbkin" but uses family roles (Daddy, Mommy, Brother, Sister, and Baby) for the fingers, with its exact origin remaining unknown as several cultures and countries have laid claim to its beginnings within their lullabies and nursery rhymes. The rhyme typically assigns a different family member to each finger with corresponding actions as the song progresses, and this interactive element, combined with its repetitive nature, contributes to its widespread appeal among young children. The first recorded upload of a "Finger Family" video to YouTube was on May 25, 2007, by user Leehosook, and since then, countless variations and versions of the song have been uploaded, making it a constant and popular feature in children's online content and achieving significant viral status on the platform. The song's popularity on YouTube is so pervasive that it's often included in compilations and has become a familiar, if sometimes monotonous, melody for parents worldwide.