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==1990s== | ==1990s== | ||
*In 1990, [[NightMare]], the first-ever screamer [[application|software]] was released on Amiga computers, loading an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today. | *In 1990, [[NightMare]], the first-ever screamer [[application|software]] was released on Amiga computers, loading an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today. | ||
*On December 6, 1994, | *On December 6, 1994, BMEZine was launched as a body modification [[website]] by Canadian writer and artist Shannon Larratt. | ||
*In mid-1996, [[Jumyou Ga Chijimaru]] was created by [[wikipedia:Kowloon Kurosawa|Yoshihisa "Kowloon" Kurosawa]]. [[Wayback Machine]] was also created at this season, allowing users to archive web, video or image content. | *In mid-1996, [[Jumyou Ga Chijimaru]] was created by [[wikipedia:Kowloon Kurosawa|Yoshihisa "Kowloon" Kurosawa]]. [[Wayback Machine]] was also created at this season, allowing users to archive web, video or image content. | ||
*In 1996, [[Rotten.com]], the world's first shock site, launched. Additionally, insurgents in Chechnya filmed the [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] which circulated with the file name ''chechclear.asf''. | *In 1996, [[Rotten.com]], the world's first shock site, launched. Additionally, insurgents in Chechnya filmed the [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] which circulated with the file name ''chechclear.asf''. | ||
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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 March 8, 2005, ''Klerck.org'' creator Kevin Ealy committed suicide. | *On March 8, 2005, ''Klerck.org'' creator Kevin Ealy committed suicide. | ||
*On July 2, 2005, a video of [[Mr. Hands]] was recorded. | *On July 2, 2005, a video of [[Mr. Hands]] was recorded. | ||
*On October 14, 2005, | *On October 14, 2005, TheYNC website was founded. | ||
*The image for "[[Ahenobarbus Henocied]]" began circulating in Japan | *The image for "[[Ahenobarbus Henocied]]" began circulating in Japan | ||
*[[Ghost Caught on Tape]] was originally filmed, with the video being officially published to [[YouTube]] a year later. | *[[Ghost Caught on Tape]] was originally filmed, with the video being officially published to [[YouTube]] a year later. | ||
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==2010s== | ==2010s== | ||
===2010=== | ===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 | *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]]. | *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]]. | *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]]. | ||
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*[[Killerjo.net]] was registered. | *[[Killerjo.net]] was registered. | ||
*The [[Loituma Reverse Playback]] [[animation]] was uploaded. | *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. | |||
==2020s== | ==2020s== | ||