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Here, you can learn about notable screamers by each year. For a list of all screamers on the wiki, go to the [[Screamer Wiki:Library|Screamer Library]]. This timeline only contains '''<u>some</u>''' moments, not all moments of each year. Click on the year/decade to view <u>'''all'''</u> [[screamers]] and [[shock sites]] released in that time frame. Note that you can add more screamers to this article if you want.
Here, you can learn about notable screamers by each year. For a list of all screamers on the wiki, go to the [[Screamer Wiki:Library|Screamer Library]]. This timeline only contains '''<u>some</u>''' moments, not all moments of each year. Click on the year/decade to view <u>'''all'''</u> [[screamers]] and [[shock sites]] released in that time frame. Note that you can add more screamers to this article if you want.


=== [[:Category:1970s|'''1970s''']] ===
=== [[:Category:1970s|'''1970s''']] ===
[[File:30ii4k.gif|thumb|Ladies and gentlemen, the very first screamer video...]]
[[File:Monkey.gif|thumb|Ladies and gentlemen, the very first screamer video...]]
* What is said to be the first screamer ever made, [[Monkey on Their Backs]], was aired on TV as a PSA on the topic of anti-heroin. Though not deliberately, it can be said to have kickstarted a myriad of videos, gifs, and games under the names of 'screamers'.
* What is said to be the first screamer ever made, [[Monkey on Their Backs]], was aired on TV as a PSA on the topic of anti-heroin. Though not deliberately, it can be said to have kickstarted a myriad of videos, gifs, and games under the names of 'screamers'.
* In 1979, [[Faroe Islands (WDC)|Faroe Islands]] has been released, being probably the first one to use shocking content on TV.


=== [[:Category:1980s|'''1980s''']] ===
=== [[:Category:1980s|'''1980s''']] ===
* This decade featured a wave of PSAs and advertisements containing shocking content and jumpscares. They typically contained gore or other disturbing imagery. Examples include [[Dumb Animals (Respect for Animals)|Dumb Animals]] and [[Faroe Islands (WDC)|Faroe Islands]].
* This decade featured a wave of PSAs and advertisements containing shocking content and jumpscares. They typically contained gore or other disturbing imagery. Examples include [[Dumb Animals]] and [[The Scavengers]].  
* In 1987, [[Budd Dwyer’s Suicide]] was recorded. It wasn't until the rise of the internet that this footage was shown worldwide on sites such as [[Liveleak]] and [[YouTube]].
* In 1987, [[Budd Dwyer’s Suicide]] was recorded. It wasn't until the rise of the internet that this footage was shown worldwide on sites such as [[Ogrish.com]] and [[YouTube]].


=== [[:Category:1990|'''1990s''']] ===
=== [[:Category:1990|'''1990s''']] ===
* In this decade, the first-ever screamer software was released onto Amiga computers, dubbed [[NightMare]]. This software would load an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today.
* In this decade, the first-ever screamer software was released onto Amiga computers, dubbed [[NightMare]]. This software would load an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today.
* Burger King releases a commercial, [[Burger King Kids Club Commercial - The Simpsons|which promotes nature-styled toys of The Simpsons]]
* Peperami advertised themselves with an infamous ad containing a screamer, known as [[Peperami - Running]].
* More gory PSAs aired, such as [[Environmental Investigation Agency - Tigers|Tigers]], [[Teletoon at Night Bumper]], and [[The Chase]].
* More gory PSAs aired, such as [[Environmental Investigation Agency - Tigers|Tigers]], [[Teletoon at Night Bumper]], and [[The Chase]].
* The world's first shock site, [[Rotten.com]], launched in 1996.
* The world's first shock site, [[Rotten.com]], launched in 1996. [[Jumyou Ga Chijimaru]] was also created this year.
* Insurgents in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Chechnya Chechnya] film the [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] in 1996.
* Insurgents in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Chechnya Chechnya] film the [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] in 1996, aswell as [[OFEX|the other one]] on October 22, the same year
* An early VHS version of the [[BME Pain Olympics]] is created in 1997.
* An early VHS version of the [[BME Pain Olympics]] is created in 1997.
* Many infamous websites were created in 1999. Examples include [[Albino Blacksheep|albinoblacksheep.com]], [[X-rider.com]] and [[Goatse.cx]].
* Many infamous websites were created in 1999. Examples include [[Albino Blacksheep|albinoblacksheep.com]], [[X-rider.com]] and [[Goatse.cx]].
* Also in 1999, the first screamer game, [[Frau1.exe]], was released to the public.
* Also in 1999, the first screamer game, [[Frau1.exe]], was created.
* Both [[Stile Project]] and [[Consumption Junction]] where created in 1999.
* On 1999, [[2 Kids 1 Sandbox]] has been created by Gummi Series


=== [[:Category:2000|'''2000''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2000|'''2000''']] ===
* The first year of the 2000s saw more applications such as [[Hikaru.exe]] and [[McDonalds.exe]], and more shock sites such as [[Happypuppies.net]], [[Ogrish.com]], and [[Skinny Dipping]].  
* The first year of the 2000s saw more applications such as [[Hikaru.exe]] and [[McDonalds.exe]], and more shock sites such as [[Happypuppies.net]], [[Ogrish.com]], and [[Skinny Dipping]].
* This year starts the "Golden Age" of Screamers.
* During this decade, screamer hosters were created, examples being [[Cinema du Comical Cartoon Calamities]], [[Winterrowd.com]] and [[TeKZoned]] (on October).
* Soylent, prior to the creation of [[Rotten.com]], creates [[The Gaping Maw]].
* [[Eddy.com.cn]] has been created during the early days of the Internet in China.


=== [[:Category:2001|'''2001''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2001|'''2001''']] ===
* [[What's Wrong?]], one of the most famous screamers of all time, and one to pioneer the future of screamers and jumpscares, was released this year. 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. Many other screamers were made in future years in the style first seen here. The screamer was made by [[Jeremy Winterrowd]], who also created the site [[Winterrowd.com]], this year where his creations were hosted.
* [[What's Wrong?]], one of the most famous screamers of all time, and one to pioneer the future of screamers and jumpscares, was released this year. 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. Many other screamers were made in future years in the style first seen here.  
* Early shock sites such as [[Rate My Poo]] and [[Klerck.org]] launched this year.
* Early shock sites such as [[Rate My Poo]] and [[Klerck.org]] launched this year.
* [[YTMND|Yourethemannowdog.com]] was created.
* [[YTMND|Yourethemannowdog.com]] was created.
* Scareware program [[Madoka.exe]] was created and spread in Japan.
* Scareware program [[Madoka.exe]] was created and spread in Japan.
* [[Man-dog-man Train]] was created, pretty much being the first shock site to contain zoophilia.
* The original version of [[Where's Waldo?]] was created this decade.


=== [[:Category:2002|'''2002''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2002|'''2002''']] ===
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* [[Blue.gif]] was hosted on TeKZoned.
* [[Blue.gif]] was hosted on TeKZoned.
* [[Lemon Party|Lemonparty.org]] was launched, inspired by Goatse.cx
* [[Lemon Party|Lemonparty.org]] was launched, inspired by Goatse.cx
* Various other shock sites where, with examples being [[Eel Soup]], [[Tubgirl]] and others
* Famous screamer animation [[Kikia]] was created this year by an unknown person.
* Famous screamer animation [[Kikia]] was created this year by an unknown person.
* The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Nigger_Association_of_America GNAA] was founded this year.
* The [[Wikipedia:Gay Nigger Association of America|GNAA]] was founded this year.
* [[Magic Eye]] is created as a [[Goatse.cx|Goatse]] contributed work, as well as [[Dance.swf]] being created by [[Klerck.org|Klerck]]
* [[Say It]] was released in 2002, being the first screamer to ever use [[Regan MacNeil]].
* Nickelodeon releases a controversial game called [[Black Licorice]]
* The screamer version of [[Where's Waldo?]] had been created in 2002, being the first screamer to ever use [[Pazuzu]].


=== [[:Category:2003|'''2003''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2003|'''2003''']] ===
* Jeremy Winterrowd and Liquid generation continue making screamers on their sites.
* Jeremy Winterrowd and Liquid Generation continue making screamers on their sites.
* The GNAA launched a series of malicious shock sites under the name "[[Last Measure]]" as part of their trolling campaign.
* The GNAA launched a series of malicious shock sites under the name "[[Last Measure]]" as part of their trolling campaign.
* Controversial [[Courage the Cowardly Dog Commercial]] airs on Nickelodeon.
* Controversial [[Courage the Cowardly Dog Commercial]] airs on Nickelodeon.
* Garlfield.com creates [[Garfield's Scary Scavenger Hunt 2]].
* Garlfield.com creates [[Garfield's Scary Scavenger Hunt 2]].
* [[Scary Tic-Tac-Toe]] is created in this decade


=== [[:Category:2004|'''2004''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2004|'''2004''']] ===
* The most well-known screamers of all time were released this year, including [[The Maze]] while the infamous [[K-fee commercials]] were all recorded and ready to air on TV.
* The most well-known screamers of all time were released this year, including [[The Maze]] while the infamous [[K-fee commercials]] were all recorded and ready to air on TV.
* The previously mentioned maze game saw sequels spawn, like [[Maze Game 2]] and [[Maze Game 3]]. Alongside these maze games, their site, playscarymazegame.net, was launched.
* The previously mentioned maze game saw sequels spawn, like [[Maze Game 2]] and [[Maze Game 3]]. Alongside these maze games, their site, playscarymazegame.net, was launched.
* The ability to create screamers was opened to more people with games such as ''[[wikipedia:Garry's Mod|Garry's Mod]]'' is released.
* The ability to create screamers was opened to more people with games such as ''[[wikipedia:Garry's Mod|Garry's Mod]]'' were released.
* The possessed state of [[Regan MacNeil]] from the 1973 classic horror film ''[[wikipedia:The Exorcist (film)|The Exorcist]]'' was introduced this year and was already all over the internet after [[The Maze]] was released.
* The possessed state of [[Regan MacNeil]] from the 1973 classic horror film ''[[wikipedia:The Exorcist|The Exorcist]]'' was introduced this year and was already all over the internet after [[Say It]] and [[The Maze]] were released.
* The Albino Blacksheep short video; [[Good Intentions]], was released in 2004.
* The Albino Blacksheep short video; [[Good Intentions]], was released in 2004.
* More shock sites were launched such as [[Jiztini.com]] and many games were released.
* More shock sites were launched and many games were released.


=== [[:Category:2005|'''2005''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2005|'''2005''']] ===
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* [[Free Enterprise Fund Committee Commercial|A parody of the K-fee commercials]] from the Free Enterprise Fund Committee was broadcast.
* [[Free Enterprise Fund Committee Commercial|A parody of the K-fee commercials]] from the Free Enterprise Fund Committee was broadcast.
* [[Optical Illusions]] also saw its launch this year.
* [[Optical Illusions]] also saw its launch this year.
* This year starts the "Silver Age" of screamers.
* [[Scary For Kids]] registered.


=== [[:Category:2007|'''2007''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2007|'''2007''']] ===
* The infamous Japanese screamer game site, [[lomando.com]] was posted live this year, and what is said to be the pioneer of shock videos, [[2 Girls 1 Cup]], was released, which was the basis for a generation of unbelievably disturbing videos had begun, with videos such as [[3 Guys 1 Hammer]] publication. Other such videos, like [[Cocker Pooch - Swallowing You]], were released at this time too.
* The infamous Japanese screamer game site, [[lomando.com]] was posted this year, and what is said to be the pioneer of shock videos, [[2 Girls 1 Cup]], was released, which was the basis for a generation of unbelievably disturbing videos had begun, with videos such as [[3 Guys 1 Hammer]] publication. Other such videos, like [[Cocker Pooch - Swallowing You]], were released at this time too.
* The currently lost video named [[Super Mario 64 Big Star Secret]] was made by LotusMan17.
* [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] adds a plenty of shock sites such as [[Offended]], [[Reporting Un-Islamic Content]] and [[The Pain Series]]. Plenty of screamers and shock sites saw their rise. Nearly 100 screamers have been said to launch in 2007, making it the most active year yet.  
* [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] adds a plenty of shock sites such as [[Offended]], [[Reporting Un-Islamic Content]] and [[The Pain Series]]. Plenty of screamers and shock sites saw their rise. Nearly 100 screamers have been said to launch in 2007, making it the most active year yet.  
* The "[[Girl on Bike|Girl On Bike]]" ad from Canada's Playland was broadcast.
* The "[[Girl on Bike|Girl On Bike]]" ad from Canada's Playland was broadcast.
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* How 2004 was a huge year for screamers and 2005 was a huge year for shock sites, 2008 was a huge year for disturbing videos.
* How 2004 was a huge year for screamers and 2005 was a huge year for shock sites, 2008 was a huge year for disturbing videos.
* A list of disturbing videos released in 2008 include [[2 Kids 1 Sandbox]], [[Jarsquatter]] and [[4 Girls Fingerpaint]].
* A list of disturbing videos released in 2008 include [[2 Kids 1 Sandbox]], [[Jarsquatter]] and [[4 Girls Fingerpaint]].
* This was the first year to see over 100 screamers be released.
* This was the first year to see over 100 screamers released.
* The UK saw a [[Fire Kills PSA|Scary Movie]] release, released by ''Fire Kills.''
* The UK saw a [[Fire Kills PSA|Scary Movie]] release, released by ''Fire Kills.''
* [[Leatherface]] from ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' film franchise, saw his debut as a screamer image this year, being as famous as Regan. This reign as a screamer would not last long, however.
* '''Leatherface''' from ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' film franchise, saw his debut as a screamer image this year, being as famous as Regan. This reign as a screamer would not last long, however.


=== [[:Category:2009|'''2009''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2009|'''2009''']] ===
* More shock videos were released such as [[1 Priest 1 Nun]], [[1 Guy 1 Screwdriver]], and the shock site [[1 Guy 2 Spoons]].
* More shock videos were released such as [[1 Priest 1 Nun]], [[1 Guy 1 Screwdriver]], and the shock site [[1 Guy 2 Spoons]].
* Due to his death of lethal dose of propofol administered by Conrad Murray on June 25, 2009, the late and great singer [[wikipedia:Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson]] became the basis of many screamer videos this year, such as [[1000 faces of Michael Jackson|1000 Faces of Michael Jackson]], [[Micheal Jackson scary pop up]] and the well known [[Proof of Michael Jackson's Ghost]].
* Due to his death from a lethal dose of propofol administered by Conrad Murray on June 25, 2009, the late and great singer [[wikipedia:Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson]] became the basis of many screamer videos this year, such as [[1000 faces of Michael Jackson|1000 Faces of Michael Jackson]], [[Micheal Jackson scary pop up]] and the well known [[Proof of Michael Jackson's Ghost]].
* Simple screamers rose this year with videos like Find the Girl.
* Simple screamers rose this year with videos like Find the Girl.
* Dane Boedigheimer (creator of Annoying Orange) released [[Demon Dog]] this year.
* Dane Boedigheimer (creator of Annoying Orange) released [[Demon Dog]] this year.
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=== [[:Category:2010|'''2010''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2010|'''2010''']] ===
* Entering the 2010s, two gifs of 3D versions of retro video game characters became victims to the screamer makeover, [[3D NES Mario]] and [[3D Mega Man]].
* Entering the 2010s, two gifs of 3D versions of retro video game characters became victims to the screamer makeover, [[3D NES Mario]] and [[3D Mega Man]].
* The famous shock game [[Can Your Pet?]] was released this year and many "red dot" games and videos became public, such as [[Find the Red Dot]], [[The Red Dot Game]] and [[Stare at the red dot]].
* Many "red dot" games and videos became public, such as [[Find the Red Dot]], [[The Red Dot Game]] and [[Stare at the red dot]].
* Justin Bieber became the subject of many screamers this year, with screamers such as [[Justin Bieber Scary Pop Up]], [[Find Justin Bieber]] and [[Save Justin Bieber]].
* Justin Bieber became the subject of many screamers this year, with screamers such as [[Justin Bieber Scary Pop Up]], [[Find Justin Bieber]] and [[Save Justin Bieber]].
* [[G-Major videos]] became famous this year with releases such as [[WGBH Boston Logo In G Major]]. The number of screamers a year continued to dip. (see 2020)
* [[G-Major videos]] became famous this year with releases such as [[WGBH Boston Logo In G Major]]. The number of screamers a year continued to dip. (see 2020)
* The first film of [[No Pressure]] was made this decade.


=== [[:Category:2011|'''2011''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2011|'''2011''']] ===
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* The shock site [[Cheesypeas.net]] became public.
* The shock site [[Cheesypeas.net]] became public.
* As an April Fools' prank, Minecraft launched its "[[Steve Co. Supply Crate|Steve.co]]" service.
* As an April Fools' prank, Minecraft launched its "[[Steve Co. Supply Crate|Steve.co]]" service.
* The British YouTube series Don't Hug Me I'm Scared began.
* The British YouTube series ''[[Wikipedia:Don't Hug Me I'm Scared|Don't Hug Me I'm Scared]]'' began.
* The "Screamer Prank" page on TV Tropes was created.
* The "Screamer Prank" page on TV Tropes was created.
* This year starts the "Bronze Age" of screamers.


=== [[:Category:2012|'''2012''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2012|'''2012''']] ===
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* The compilation video [[9 Screamers all at once]] was released onto YouTube, and videos such as [[Man in the Mirror]] and [[Life Changes]] were published
* The compilation video [[9 Screamers all at once]] was released onto YouTube, and videos such as [[Man in the Mirror]] and [[Life Changes]] were published
*[[1 Lunatic 1 Icepick|Luka Magnotta recorded himself murdering Jun Lin]].
*[[1 Lunatic 1 Icepick|Luka Magnotta recorded himself murdering Jun Lin]].
*[[Super Mario 64 Big Star Secret]] got deleted by the creator in late 2012.


=== [[:Category:2013|'''2013''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2013|'''2013''']] ===
* Infamous mixtape [[Most Disturbed Person On Planet Earth]] was released.
* [[Bestshockers.com]] was made at the end of April.
* Smosh hit [[10 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!|10 million subscribers]] on YouTube, and celebrated with a screamer at the end.
* Smosh hit [[10 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!|10 million subscribers]] on YouTube, and celebrated with a screamer at the end.
* Ads such as the [[Autoway Tires Commercial]] and promos for [[Adult Swim: The Heart, She Holler Promos|The Heart, She Holler]].
* Ads such as the [[Autoway Tires Commercial]] and promos for [[Adult Swim: The Heart, She Holler Promos|The Heart, She Holler]].
* The famous game [[Bongcheon-Dong Ghost]] was released and the episode of Brain Games 'Don't Be Afraid' was aired on TV.
* The famous game [[Bongcheon-Dong Ghost]] was released and the episode of Brain Games 'Don't Be Afraid' was aired on TV.
* [[You will not believe how deep this hole is!!!]] released this year.
* [[You will not believe how deep this hole is!!!]] released this year.
* [[420yolo.com]] was registered by an unknown user.
* [[Strawpoii.me]] was also made in the same year.


=== [[:Category:2014|'''2014''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2014|'''2014''']] ===
* MS.Ghost.TV and CrazyMarc666 rose to become a famous screamer video creators, releasing videos such as [[Scary Ghost Screamer Video to Scare !]] and [[SCARY POP UP - SCARY GHOST VIDEO !!]].
* MS.Ghost.TV and CrazyMarc666 rose to become famous screamer video creators, releasing videos such as [[Scary Ghost Screamer Video to Scare !]] and [[SCARY POP UP - SCARY GHOST VIDEO !!]].
* ''Five Nights at Freddy'''s was released onto Gamejolt and Steam and became infamous for its jump scares. Its sequel, ''Five Night's at Freddy's 2'', was also released this year.
* The ''Five Nights at Freddy's'' franchise was released onto Gamejolt and Steam and became infamous for its jumpscares. Its sequel, ''Five Nights at Freddy's 2'', was also released this year.
* YouTubers Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD released an episode of their famous series, Epic Rap Battles of History, [[Jack the Ripper vs Hannibal Lecter. Epic Rap Battles of History|Jack the Ripper vs Hannibal Lecter]].
* YouTubers Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD released an episode of their famous series, Epic Rap Battles of History, [[Jack the Ripper vs Hannibal Lecter. Epic Rap Battles of History|Jack the Ripper vs Hannibal Lecter]].
* International screamers started to become popular.
* International screamers started to become popular.
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* The famous [[Squirrel in a mouse trap]] video was released online and [[Try Not to Get Scared]] challenges started to become popular.
* The famous [[Squirrel in a mouse trap]] video was released online and [[Try Not to Get Scared]] challenges started to become popular.
* ''Five Nights at Freddy's 3'' and ''4'' were released.
* ''Five Nights at Freddy's 3'' and ''4'' were released.
* [[Agor.io]] would later be registered on June 3rd.
* [[I HATE YOU.EXE]] and other 'exe' games became public.
* [[I HATE YOU.EXE]] and other 'exe' games became public.


=== [[:Category:2016|'''2016''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2016|'''2016''']] ===
* YouTuber Sr Pelo celebrated Halloween by releasing [[Mokey's Show: Halloween]].
* [[Omsj]] dropped online.
* [[Omsj]] dropped online.
* Don't Hug Me I'm Scared ended on June 19th.
* ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' ended on June 19th.
* Screamers started to become very similar and began to "dry up" this year.
* Screamers started to become very similar and began to "dry up" this year.
* This year starts the "Iron Age" of screamers


=== [[:Category:2017|'''2017''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2017|'''2017''']] ===
* Angry Video Game Nerd episode 150, [[Polybius - Angry Video Game Nerd (Episode 150)|Polybius]], was released as the show's 2017 Halloween special by Cinemassacre, and featured two screamers at the end.
* The currently lost video named [[2016]] was made by PawPatrol&Jack'sBigMusicShowFanatic 2004. (Though it may have been released in late 2016 too.) The screamer later gained more attention by early 2023.
* Many now-deleted still image screamers became public such as [[Deleted:What's The Matter With This Picture?|What's The Matter With This Picture?]].
* ''Angry Video Game Nerd'' episode 150, [[Polybius - Angry Video Game Nerd (Episode 150)|Polybius]], was released as the show's 2017 Halloween special by Cinemassacre, and featured two screamers at the end.
* Many now-deleted still image screamers became public such as [[What's The Matter With This Picture?]].
* Many more .exe games were released, such as [[Google.exe]], [[Zalgo.exe]], [[Essence.exe]], [[Windows 11.EXE]] and [[Untitled.exe]]. The number of screamers released continued to drop still.
* Many more .exe games were released, such as [[Google.exe]], [[Zalgo.exe]], [[Essence.exe]], [[Windows 11.EXE]] and [[Untitled.exe]]. The number of screamers released continued to drop still.


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=== [[:Category:2019|'''2019''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2019|'''2019''']] ===
* Scratch screamer games rose to popularity due to [[Fishing Collection!]] and [[Quiz Night with the Scratch Cat!]] by MJC03, with entries such as [[Funny Face (Scratch Version)]], [[Scratch Cat Quiz!]], etc.
* Scratch screamer games rose to popularity due to [[Fishing Collection!!]] and [[Quiz Night with the Scratch Cat!]] by MJC03, with entries such as [[Scratch Cat Quiz!]], etc.
* Memes continued to host screamers with [[Moto Moto meme]] by David Argueta, also known as Valdroxx, Cristali, Zafiro, or Jade, who is known for being an art tracer and pedophile.  
* Memes continued to host screamers with [[Moto Moto meme]] by David Argueta, also known as Valdroxx, Cristali, Zafiro, or Jade, who is known for being an art tracer and pedophile.  
* Shock sites such as [[Kekma.ga]] and [[Spritecranberry.net]] launched in 2019, and spread across Reddit and [[TikTok]].
* Shock sites such as [[Kekma.ga]] and [[Spritecranberry.net]] launched in 2019, and spread across Reddit and [[TikTok]].


=== [[:Category:2020|'''2020''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2020|'''2020''']] ===
* Logo Editors continue making [[G-Major Videos]] (with the exception: Annoying Goose Videos).
* Logo Editors continue making [[G-Major videos]].
* Users on [[TikTok]] start to make screamers such as [[TW-Jumpscare]] and [[So Satisfying Paint Peeling]].
* Users on [[TikTok]] start to make screamers such as [[TW-Jumpscare]] and [[So Satisfying Paint Peeling]].
* [[Fake K-Pop Fancams|Fake K-Pop Fancam]] screamers start to appear on Twitter.
* [[Fake K-Pop Fancams]] start to appear on Twitter.
* US Army veteran [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Ronnie McNutt]] committed suicide on his live stream.
* US Army veteran [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Ronnie McNutt]] committed suicide on his live stream.


=== [[:Category:2021|'''2021''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2021|'''2021''']] ===
* Cartel gore videos like [[DuckPack51]] and [[FunkyTown]] go viral.
* Cartel gore videos like [[DuckPack51]] and [[FunkyTown]] go viral.
* A snuff mixtape titled [[Snuff R73|Necropedophiliac]] was found six years after its release.
* A snuff mixtape titled [[Snuff R73]] was found six years after its release.
* A horror video on [[YouTube]] titled [[Luigi Personality Quiz]] gained 4 million views in November 2021.
* An analog horror video on [[YouTube]] titled [[Luigi Personality Quiz]] gained 4 million views in November 2021.
* A Scratch copy of [[Flappy Bird]] was hacked to display footage of [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt]].
* A Scratch copy of [[Flappy Bird]] was hacked to display footage of [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt]].


=== [[:Category:2022|'''2022''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2022|'''2022''']] ===
* [[Kekma.net]] shut down after three years of operation.
* Infamous shock site [[Kekma.net]] shut down after three years of operation.
* Infamous shock sites [[LOLShock]] and [[Shockchan]] both closed after hosting shock sites for several years.
* Infamous shock sites [[LOLShock]] and [[Shockchan]] both closed after hosting shock sites for several years.
* [[Goatse.cx]] completely closed, cancelling the Goatse Pixel project.
* [[Goatse.cx]] completely closed, canceling the Goatse Pixel project.
* [[2022 Tunes]] was made as a YouTube channel.
* ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' gets a TV series containing 6 episodes on the British network, Channel 4.


=== [[:Category:2023|'''2023''']] ===
* [[Jak.soy]] becomes the first shock site to be released in 2023.
* The [[1 Guy 1 Hammer]] incident took place in Goiás, Brazil.
* A zoosadist shock video known as [[Cat in a Blender]] goes viral on [[Twitter]], ending up with the original maker doxxed and possibly arrested.
* [[YouTube]] user [[User:DiscoverGuy1999|DiscoverGuy1999]] continued to make new screamer videos, including [[Moving Laptop]], which was temporarily a featured article in May. Discover is also known for accurately remaking lost screamers.
* '''Xploshi''' makes another video with screamers called [[Wake Up Jeff DVD Game]]
=== [[:Category:2024|'''2024''']] ===
*After years, [[Gummy With a Twist]] has finally been found.
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Here, you can learn about notable screamers by each year. For a list of all screamers on the wiki, go to the Screamer Library. This timeline only contains some moments, not all moments of each year. Click on the year/decade to view all screamers and shock sites released in that time frame. Note that you can add more screamers to this article if you want.

1970s

Ladies and gentlemen, the very first screamer video...
  • What is said to be the first screamer ever made, Monkey on Their Backs, was aired on TV as a PSA on the topic of anti-heroin. Though not deliberately, it can be said to have kickstarted a myriad of videos, gifs, and games under the names of 'screamers'.
  • In 1979, Faroe Islands has been released, being probably the first one to use shocking content on TV.

1980s

  • This decade featured a wave of PSAs and advertisements containing shocking content and jumpscares. They typically contained gore or other disturbing imagery. Examples include Dumb Animals and The Scavengers.
  • In 1987, Budd Dwyer’s Suicide was recorded. It wasn't until the rise of the internet that this footage was shown worldwide on sites such as Ogrish.com and YouTube.

1990s

2000

2001

  • What's Wrong?, one of the most famous screamers of all time, and one to pioneer the future of screamers and jumpscares, was released this year. 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. Many other screamers were made in future years in the style first seen here.
  • Early shock sites such as Rate My Poo and Klerck.org launched this year.
  • Yourethemannowdog.com was created.
  • Scareware program Madoka.exe was created and spread in Japan.
  • Man-dog-man Train was created, pretty much being the first shock site to contain zoophilia.
  • The original version of Where's Waldo? was created this decade.

2002

2003

2004

  • The most well-known screamers of all time were released this year, including The Maze while the infamous K-fee commercials were all recorded and ready to air on TV.
  • The previously mentioned maze game saw sequels spawn, like Maze Game 2 and Maze Game 3. Alongside these maze games, their site, playscarymazegame.net, was launched.
  • The ability to create screamers was opened to more people with games such as Garry's Mod were released.
  • The possessed state of Regan MacNeil from the 1973 classic horror film The Exorcist was introduced this year and was already all over the internet after Say It and The Maze were released.
  • The Albino Blacksheep short video; Good Intentions, was released in 2004.
  • More shock sites were launched and many games were released.

2005

  • Similar to how 2004 was a huge year for screamers, 2005 was a huge year for shock sites.
  • Many famous shock sites such as Bottle Guy, Fuck.org and Heyya.org were launched. Mr. Hands also saw its release this year. It became easier to broadcast your screamers thanks to the launch of YouTube this year.
  • Multiple new games were released, as with previous years, including The Never Ending Level Game and a huge quantity of sequels to The Maze.
  • The previously mentioned K-fee commercials were aired on TV this year and so was the French ad for the survival horror third-person shooter game Resident Evil 4.
  • Other screamers released this year, such as AV Test.

2006

2007

2008

  • How 2004 was a huge year for screamers and 2005 was a huge year for shock sites, 2008 was a huge year for disturbing videos.
  • A list of disturbing videos released in 2008 include 2 Kids 1 Sandbox, Jarsquatter and 4 Girls Fingerpaint.
  • This was the first year to see over 100 screamers released.
  • The UK saw a Scary Movie release, released by Fire Kills.
  • Leatherface from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre film franchise, saw his debut as a screamer image this year, being as famous as Regan. This reign as a screamer would not last long, however.

2009

2010

2011

  • Generic screamer videos were released in 2011.
  • The shock site Cheesypeas.net became public.
  • As an April Fools' prank, Minecraft launched its "Steve.co" service.
  • The British YouTube series Don't Hug Me I'm Scared began.
  • The "Screamer Prank" page on TV Tropes was created.

2012

2013

2014

  • MS.Ghost.TV and CrazyMarc666 rose to become famous screamer video creators, releasing videos such as Scary Ghost Screamer Video to Scare ! and SCARY POP UP - SCARY GHOST VIDEO !!.
  • The Five Nights at Freddy's franchise was released onto Gamejolt and Steam and became infamous for its jumpscares. Its sequel, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, was also released this year.
  • YouTubers Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD released an episode of their famous series, Epic Rap Battles of History, Jack the Ripper vs Hannibal Lecter.
  • International screamers started to become popular.

2015

2016

  • Omsj dropped online.
  • Don't Hug Me I'm Scared ended on June 19th.
  • Screamers started to become very similar and began to "dry up" this year.

2017

  • The currently lost video named 2016 was made by PawPatrol&Jack'sBigMusicShowFanatic 2004. (Though it may have been released in late 2016 too.) The screamer later gained more attention by early 2023.
  • Angry Video Game Nerd episode 150, Polybius, was released as the show's 2017 Halloween special by Cinemassacre, and featured two screamers at the end.
  • Many now-deleted still image screamers became public such as What's The Matter With This Picture?.
  • Many more .exe games were released, such as Google.exe, Zalgo.exe, Essence.exe, Windows 11.EXE and Untitled.exe. The number of screamers released continued to drop still.

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

  • Infamous shock site Kekma.net shut down after three years of operation.
  • Infamous shock sites LOLShock and Shockchan both closed after hosting shock sites for several years.
  • Goatse.cx completely closed, canceling the Goatse Pixel project.
  • 2022 Tunes was made as a YouTube channel.
  • Don't Hug Me I'm Scared gets a TV series containing 6 episodes on the British network, Channel 4.

2023

  • Jak.soy becomes the first shock site to be released in 2023.
  • The 1 Guy 1 Hammer incident took place in Goiás, Brazil.
  • A zoosadist shock video known as Cat in a Blender goes viral on Twitter, ending up with the original maker doxxed and possibly arrested.
  • YouTube user DiscoverGuy1999 continued to make new screamer videos, including Moving Laptop, which was temporarily a featured article in May. Discover is also known for accurately remaking lost screamers.
  • Xploshi makes another video with screamers called Wake Up Jeff DVD Game

2024

Throughout the Years is part of a series on screamers
General   Animations · Applications · Commercials · Games · Comics · GIFs · Videos · Websites · Timeline: Screamers Throughout the Years

Types of screamers

  G-Major videos · Find the difference · Stare at the dot · What's Wrong With This Picture?
Miscellaneous   Creepypasta (category) (.exe) · Adobe Flash · Hosts (category) · Ruffle · Psychological Videos · Malicious scripts · (category) · Reaction videos
See also   Shock sites · Pornography · Gore
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