Top 10 Web Fads: I Remember These Yikes!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a list of popular internet fads, with participants sharing their familiarity with various entries and expressing surprise at certain omissions. The scope includes personal recollections and opinions on the significance of these fads.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express nostalgia for various internet fads, recalling their experiences with them.
  • One participant notes the absence of Physics Forums (PF) from the list, suggesting it should have been included.
  • Several participants mention specific fads they are familiar with, such as Hampsterdance, Dancing Baby, and Jib-Jab, indicating varying levels of awareness among the group.
  • One participant expresses surprise that "All Your Base" is not ranked higher on the list, while another mentions unfamiliarity with the Mahir fad.
  • A participant humorously questions the omission of John Titor, indicating a personal connection to that particular fad.
  • Another participant highlights the humor of the Star Wars kid and its remixes, suggesting a shared cultural significance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share their personal experiences and opinions, but there is no consensus on the ranking or significance of the fads mentioned. Multiple competing views remain regarding which fads should have been included or ranked higher.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about specific fads, indicating a lack of familiarity with certain entries on the list, which may affect their contributions to the discussion.

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Individuals interested in internet culture, nostalgia for early web phenomena, or discussions about the evolution of online trends may find this thread engaging.

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Hey, they left out PF! :biggrin:

Of those top 10, I am only familiar with Jib-Jab. :smile:

Actually, I seem to remember Hamsterdance from a GD thread. :rolleyes:
 
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I was only familiar with three of them: Hampsterdance (which I discovered much later than 1998), Dancing Baby, and Jib-Jab (and I only know about Jib-Jab because some of their cartoon parodies have been featured on the Tonight Show).
 
geez, the only one I don't know is #7 (Ellen Feiss). I probably need to get off-line more...
 
Im shocked that all your base isn't number one. never heard of the Mahir one.
 
What, no love for John Titor? :-p
 
You guys never saw the Star Wars kid? One of the funniest things I have ever seen. The remixes with music were even funnier.
 

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