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There was a time when all memes were image macros like this. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/antiquememesroadshow@lemmy.world

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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 22 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

There was a time before that too.

[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.world 17 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah plain text based & image only memes

I put on my robe and wizard hat, that dancing baby gif, all your base, etc

There was also some push back on posting images with text embedded because it makes the text unsearchable/not compatible with screen readers at the time/forced font and color that can make it harder to read, but then the image macro sites took off that made it simple for anyone to create from a template and there was no turning back

[–] cuteness@sh.itjust.works 6 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I’m surprised that All Your Base hasn’t made a comeback. I figured with the broken English, catchy phrase, and danceable tune it would surely trend again.

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I dunno if it's gonna take off (every zig)

[–] Transtronaut@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

It has no chance to survive

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 hours ago

Make your time.

[–] lime@feddit.nu 8 points 21 hours ago

there was also the motivational poster era, the "wut" year, whatever ytmnd was/is...