In streaming lingo, why was the period 2001-2010 called The Era of Flash? Question 5 options: This is a trick question. The era was actually called "The Era of Cash" symbolizing the monetization of internet entertainment by providers. The popular radio show character Flash Gordon (1935) made a comeback on streaming channels thanks to internet proliferation. Adobe Flash became synonymous with video streaming, powering 98% of internet browsers. It was a metaphor symbolizing how the streaming is as powerful as a flash flood with its torrential rush of content.