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===2001=== | ===2001=== | ||
*During summer 2001, scareware programs such as [[Hikaru.exe]] and [[Madoka.exe]] were created and spread in Japan. On July 26, 2001, the website [[YTMND]] was registered with its name derived from a line spoken by Sean Connery in the movie [[wikipedia:Finding Forrester|Finding Forrester]]. | *During summer 2001, scareware programs such as [[Hikaru.exe]] and [[Madoka.exe]] were created and spread in Japan. | ||
*In 2001, internet troll Kevin Ealy launched [[Klerck.org]], which hosted famous shock content including [[Dance.swf]]. This year also saw the release of [[Rate My Poo]], which allowed users to view and rate pictures of feces on a scale of 1 to 10. [[Liquid Generation]] also introduced their Sabotage screamers this year. | *On July 26, 2001, the website [[YTMND]] was registered with its name derived from a line spoken by Sean Connery in the movie [[wikipedia:Finding Forrester|Finding Forrester]]. | ||
*In 2001, internet troll Kevin Ealy launched [[Klerck.org]], which hosted famous shock content including [[Dance.swf]]. | |||
*This year also saw the release of [[Rate My Poo]], which allowed users to view and rate pictures of feces on a scale of 1 to 10. | |||
*[[Liquid Generation]] also introduced their Sabotage screamers this year. | |||
===2002=== | ===2002=== | ||
*During the early 2002, An animated image of a messy room became popular and circulated on various websites, including [[TeKZoned]]. [[Kikia]], a [[Flash]] animation, was also first posted on a Taiwanese service called Kimo by Netspooky in early 2002. | *During the early 2002, An [[Blue.gif|animated image of a messy room]] became popular and circulated on various websites, including [[TeKZoned]]. [[Kikia]], a [[Flash]] animation, was also first posted on a Taiwanese service called Kimo by Netspooky in early 2002. | ||
*In February 2002, [[What's Wrong With This Picture?]] (often called What's Wrong?) was released, which is considered one of the most famous screamers of all time. This screamer was the first to use the famous image of a pale woman with black eyes and her hands on her face with her pinky fingers raised, which many other screamers in future years imitated. | *In February 2002, [[What's Wrong With This Picture?]] (often called What's Wrong?) was released, which is considered one of the most famous screamers of all time. This screamer was the first to use the famous image of a pale woman with black eyes and her hands on her face with her pinky fingers raised, which many other screamers in future years imitated. | ||
*On October 3, 2002, [[Lemon Party|Lemonparty.org]] was registered, inspired by the infamous Goatse.cx website. | *On October 3, 2002, [[Lemon Party|Lemonparty.org]] was registered, inspired by the infamous Goatse.cx website. | ||
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*[[Reaction videos]] using screamers were already being used in 2002. | *[[Reaction videos]] using screamers were already being used in 2002. | ||
*[[Forest-wmv]] screamer circulated with its alternative names martian-wmv, jungle-wmv, and jungle.mp4. It was also claimed that it was hosted on Albino Blacksheep with the name forest.mp4. | *[[Forest-wmv]] screamer circulated with its alternative names martian-wmv, jungle-wmv, and jungle.mp4. It was also claimed that it was hosted on Albino Blacksheep with the name forest.mp4. | ||
===2003=== | ===2003=== | ||
*The following year, the GNAA launched a series of malicious [[shock sites]] under the name "[[Last Measure]]" as part of their trolling campaign. | *The following year, the GNAA launched a series of malicious [[shock sites]] under the name "[[Last Measure]]" as part of their trolling campaign. | ||
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*On October 30th, 2004, the original [[Zippocat]] video was filmed and released on the site [[Ogrish.com]]. | *On October 30th, 2004, the original [[Zippocat]] video was filmed and released on the site [[Ogrish.com]]. | ||
*Warner Bros. created [[The Exorcist: Beginning Movie Promotional Game|a "find-the-difference" screamer]] to promote their film [[wikipedia:Exorcist: The Beginning|''Exorcist: The Beginning'']]. | *Warner Bros. created [[The Exorcist: Beginning Movie Promotional Game|a "find-the-difference" screamer]] to promote their film [[wikipedia:Exorcist: The Beginning|''Exorcist: The Beginning'']]. | ||
*[[Ghost in the London Dungeon]] was broadcast. | |||
*[[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] was launched. | |||
*[[Chris the Jack-o-Lantern]] was released as an animated Flash-based series by TastyBabySoup for Albino Blacksheep. | *[[Chris the Jack-o-Lantern]] was released as an animated Flash-based series by TastyBabySoup for Albino Blacksheep. | ||
*The [[Castle Cat]] series was published on mausland.de by Felix Wiesne. | *The [[Castle Cat]] series was published on mausland.de by Felix Wiesne. | ||
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*A [[Akai Heya Complete Version|complete version of Akai Heya]], also known as the urban legend "Red Room," was published. | *A [[Akai Heya Complete Version|complete version of Akai Heya]], also known as the urban legend "Red Room," was published. | ||
*Albino Blacksheep short video [[Good Intentions]] was released. | *Albino Blacksheep short video [[Good Intentions]] was released. | ||
===2005=== | ===2005=== | ||
*Similar to how 2004 was a huge year for screamers, 2005 was a huge year for shock sites. | *Similar to how 2004 was a huge year for screamers, 2005 was a huge year for shock sites. | ||
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*[[Meatspin]] and [[Hai2u]] were registered in 2005. | *[[Meatspin]] and [[Hai2u]] were registered in 2005. | ||
*[[Sad Jerry]] and [[Madium]] were published on [[Newgrounds]]. | *[[Sad Jerry]] and [[Madium]] were published on [[Newgrounds]]. | ||
===2006=== | |||
*On August 09, 2006, [[Bubble Wrap Maniac]] was released. | |||
*On October 31, 2006, Ogrish.com underwent a significant transformation and rebranded itself as [[LiveLeak]]. | |||
*During this year, there was a notable emergence of "hidden message" videos, including releases such as [[Britney Spears Hidden Message]], [[Jingle Bells Reversed]], and [[Silent Message]]. | |||
*YouTube screamers and [[reaction videos]] began to rise in this year. | |||
*A [[Free Enterprise Fund Committee Commercial|parody of the K-fee commercials]] from the Free Enterprise Fund Committee was broadcast. | |||
*[[Hit the Dot]] was released. | |||
*The [[Chris the Jack-o-Lantern 3|final installment]] of the Chris the Jack-o-Lantern series was released. | |||
===2007=== | |||
*On February 12, 2007, [[Lomando.com]] was launched. | |||
*On April 1, 2007, Jeremy Winterrowd launched the "[[Reaction videos#History|Winterrowd Prank Contest]]". | |||
*On May 15, 2007, the full version of Scratch was released. | |||
*On August 7, 2007, a YouTube version of the urban legend [[NNN Special Broadcast]] was uploaded. | |||
*On August 12, 2007, the original website for [[2 Girls 1 Cup]] was registered. | |||
*On August 15, 2007, [[Super Mario 64 Big Star Secret]] was uploaded before its manhunt from Lost Media Wiki. | |||
*On August 17, 2007, the "[[Offended]]" article was published on Encyclopedia Dramatica. | |||
*On September 16, 2007, an edited version of the [[Coyote Attack Video]] was uploaded to YouTube by [[Scary For Kids]]. | |||
===2008=== | |||
*Originally registered on March 4, 1997, [[K-k-k.com]] changed to a shock site. | |||
*On July 16, 2008, [[Bloodshows]] was launched. | |||
*[[Chomp.avi]] was uploaded, generating speculation from the aforementioned site. | |||
*On December 4, 2008, [[Jarsquatter]] was uploaded on [[eFukt]]. | |||
*Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created [[Shock.swf]] for their annual Mystery Hunt. | |||
*A first reaction video of "[[3 Orangutans 1 Blender]]" was uploaded. | |||
===2009=== | |||
*On April 1st, 2009, Albino Blacksheep created [[Lidanude.jpg]] for April Fools Day. | |||
*In June 2009, a [[Man Has Terrible Jump Off Ledge|recorded video of a man with a split face]] after a failed stunt over a bridge was uploaded online. | |||
*In 2009, following the death of the renowned singer [[wikipedia:Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson]] on June 25 due to a lethal dose of Propofol administered by Conrad Murray, various screamer videos related to him emerged. Examples include [[1000 faces of Michael Jackson]], [[Micheal Jackson scary pop up]], and the well-known [[Proof of Michael Jackson's Ghost]]. | |||
*On October 21, 2009, the Rick Latona "Daily Domains" newsletter advertised the ''goatse.cx'' domain for sale at $15,000, highlighting it as a "famous site" with numerous backlinks. | |||
*On October 28th, 2009, American YouTuber and mathematics professor Matthew Weathers pulled a Halloween prank on his students, using the sample of [[Zoeken]]. | |||
*On November 7, 2009, an ARG creepypasta-based series called [[Poochee and Pansy]] was released. | |||
*First screamer app [[ILabyrinth]] was published on the [[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]] play store. | |||
*Alexey Tatarov, the man behind Jarsquatter, uploaded another video titled "[[1 Guy 1 Screwdriver]]" on eFukt. | |||
*The video "[[Real Demons Caught On Tape]]" was uploaded to YouTube, classified as one of those "psychological videos". | |||
==2010s== | |||
===2010=== | |||
*During 2010, numerous "red dot" games and videos were made public, including titles like [[Find the Red Dot]], [[The Red Dot Game]], and [[Stare at the Red Dot]]. Additionally, various "pop-up" videos gained popularity, such as [[Scary pop up :L]], [[Scary pop up ever]], and more. | |||
*On October 11, 2010, the first [[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]]-related screamer "[[Him]]" was released, referencing the [[Herobrine]] [[creepypasta]]. | |||
*Justin Bieber became the subject of many screamers during this year, including titles like [[Justin Bieber Scary Pop Up]], [[Find Justin Bieber]], and [[Save Justin Bieber]]. | |||
*On December 4, 2010, [[SCP-450]] was uploaded. | |||
*On December 21, 2010, the Canadian pornstar [[Luka Magnotta]] anonymously published a YouTube video titled "[[1 Boy 2 Kittens]]." | |||
*[[G-Major videos]] gained popularity in this year, with releases like [[WGBH Boston Logo In G Major]]. | |||
*[[Killerjo.net]] was registered. | |||
*The [[Loituma Reverse Playback]] [[animation]] was uploaded. | |||
===2011=== | |||
*In late 2011, [[Akk.li]] was registered. | |||
*On January 25, 2011, [[Varietymodels.com]] was registered. | |||
*The [[Felix the Cat (Game Over)|bootleg NES port]] of the 1992 video game Felix the Cat was released. | |||
*Mortal Kombat 9 featured an Easter egg screamer. | |||
*[[Upgrade Complete II]] was released, featuring another screamer Easter egg. | |||
*Mojang Studios temporarily added [[Steve Co. Supply Crate]] as part of their April Fools' Day. | |||
*The "Screamer Prank" page on TV Tropes was created. | |||
*[[Fearnest]] was launched as a screamer collection site by Alexander Volnov. | |||
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