this post was submitted on 30 Apr 2025
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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
there was also the motivational poster era, the "wut" year, whatever ytmnd was/is...
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.
I dunno if it's gonna take off (every zig)
It has no chance to survive
Make your time.