The Nokia 3310 “The Brick” (2001)
Meme Origin: Pre-Instagram Humor. I dropped my iPhone on the floor – The screen cracked.I dropped my Nokia 3310 on the floor – The floor… Read More »The Nokia 3310 “The Brick” (2001)
MySpace Logic (2004)
Status: Relic of the Social Media dawn. Real friendship in 2004 officially ended the moment you moved someone from your “Top 8” friends list to… Read More »MySpace Logic (2004)
The Early YouTube Experience (2006)
Watching a video in 2006: …and it was the best time of our lives.
The MySpace HTML Skills (2004)
In 2004, every 14-year-old was a Lead Web Developer because they knew how to make their MySpace background sparkle and play “Mr. Brightside” automatically.
The Winamp Skin Pride (2001)
“It really whips the llama’s ass!” – If you didn’t spend 4 hours choosing a transparent Winamp skin, did you even live in the 00s?
The Napster Download Queue (2000)
1. Start downloading “Hybrid Theory” on Napster.2. Go to school.3. Come back home.4. Download at 99%… “User disconnected”.5. Cry in 56k.
The IRC Chatroom Classic (1999)
Verified Log: Channel #Humor_OldSchool. <User1> How do I know if my PC is Y2K compliant?<User2> Turn it off on Dec 31st at 11:59 PM.<User1> And… Read More »The IRC Chatroom Classic (1999)
The 56k Modem Struggle (1998)
Source: Classic Email Chain Archive. You know you’re living in 1998 when:
The Blockbuster Late Fee (1998)
“Be kind, rewind.” – The only phrase that could save you from a $5 fine and a judgmental look from the guy behind the counter.
The Office Printer Prank (1998)
Note: The original “Voice Control” prank. Instructions taped to the new office printer: “This device is voice-activated. To print, speak the filename clearly followed by… Read More »The Office Printer Prank (1998)