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* ...that the first recorded screamer dates back to 1996, known as "Kikia"?
* ... that the first video containing a "screamer" was a [[:Category:1970|1971]] anti-heroin Public Service Announcment called ''[[Monkey on Their Backs]]''?
* ...that the infamous "Maze Game" screamer gained viral popularity in 2004?
* ... that you can still play ''[[:Category:Liquid Generation|Liquid Generation's Sabotages]]'' using the [http://web.archive.org/web/20070103072239/http://www.liquidgeneration.com/Browse/Sabotage/ Wayback Machine]?
* ...that screamers were initially popularized through email chains before widespread use on websites?
* ... that Jaybill has a [https://screamer.wiki/File:What%27s_Wrong_framed.png framed copy] of ''The New York Times''' article about his [[What's Wrong With This Picture?|iconic screamer]] in his bedroom?
* ...that "Jeff the Killer," a widely recognized screamer image, originated from Japanese forums?
* ... that despite the phenomena existing, there is ''no scientific term'' for the fear of being jumpscared?
* ...that the earliest screamers often used faces from classic horror films to startle viewers?
* ... that the creator of [[Agor.io]] faced legal actions from a parent whose 9-year-old had an epileptic seizure after mistyping ''agor'' instead of ''agar''?
* ...that Screamer Wiki was founded in 2013 to document screamers and their history?
* ... that it took less than three days to capture the killers behind the [[Zippocat]] incident?
* ...that many classic screamers were created using Flash animation?
* ... that [[Luka Magnotta]] recorded himself '''drowning his own cat''' in his bathtub?
* ...that some screamers have been known to trigger antivirus software due to their sudden audio spikes?
* ... that the original un-photoshopped image of [[Jeff The Killer]] has ''yet to be found''?
* ...that reaction videos to screamers significantly boosted their popularity in the mid-2000s?
* ... that [[Say It]] was assumed to be the first lyric video and the first to feature [[Regan MacNeil]]'s possessed state on it?
* ...that some screamers, such as "Anne.jpg," became internet legends due to their eerie backstories?
* ... that Reddit user Polarbur admitted to (originally) hosting the [[2 Girls 1 Cup]] website on r/AMA?
* ...that modern screamers often use psychological buildup instead of just sudden jump scares?
* ... that [[Steady Hand]] also has a weird [[Steady Hand#English version|english version]]?
* ...that YouTube implemented content policies partially due to the rise in prank screamers?
* ... that the picture used for the screamer in [[What's Wrong With This Picture?]] was taken by photographer Gandee Vasan and was later used and edited for the cover of the 2001 film ''Maniacts''?
* ...that screamers have occasionally led to parental backlash over content accessibility for minors?
* ...that the "Scary Maze Game" remains one of the most recognized screamers worldwide?
* ...that Screamer Wiki also archives internet urban legends related to creepy images and videos?
* ...that screamers were featured in media coverage about internet pranks and digital culture?
* ...that some screamers, like "Smile Dog," transitioned into internet creepypasta communities?
* ...that historically, screamers contributed to early internet safety campaigns regarding unexpected content?
* ...that many screamers gained new life through reposts and reaction compilations on TikTok?
* ...that the community-driven nature of Screamer Wiki has helped preserve internet history on shock content?

Revision as of 12:54, 31 March 2025

  • ... that the first video containing a "screamer" was a 1971 anti-heroin Public Service Announcment called Monkey on Their Backs?
  • ... that you can still play Liquid Generation's Sabotages using the Wayback Machine?
  • ... that Jaybill has a framed copy of The New York Times' article about his iconic screamer in his bedroom?
  • ... that despite the phenomena existing, there is no scientific term for the fear of being jumpscared?
  • ... that the creator of Agor.io faced legal actions from a parent whose 9-year-old had an epileptic seizure after mistyping agor instead of agar?
  • ... that it took less than three days to capture the killers behind the Zippocat incident?
  • ... that Luka Magnotta recorded himself drowning his own cat in his bathtub?
  • ... that the original un-photoshopped image of Jeff The Killer has yet to be found?
  • ... that Say It was assumed to be the first lyric video and the first to feature Regan MacNeil's possessed state on it?
  • ... that Reddit user Polarbur admitted to (originally) hosting the 2 Girls 1 Cup website on r/AMA?
  • ... that Steady Hand also has a weird english version?
  • ... that the picture used for the screamer in What's Wrong With This Picture? was taken by photographer Gandee Vasan and was later used and edited for the cover of the 2001 film Maniacts?
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