# @michael-girdley on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=92gnQ-E9PPI
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66152898-michael-girdley-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/bb73035e6d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-08T15:22:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Michael Girdley (@michael-girdley) — https://gondola.cc/michael-girdley

## Caption

Orange County Choppers got the kind of internet attention most dead brands would kill for, but the viral meme wave hit right after Paul Sr. had already fallen into bankruptcy.

This short breaks down how a TV empire built on eyeballs missed its second chance by about a week.

#OrangeCountyChoppers #AmericanChopper #business

## Stats

- **Views:** 16,908
- **Likes:** 624
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 19

## Tags

business, americanchopper, orangecountychoppers

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