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{{TocDefault}}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 modern day screamer ever, [[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'.


=== [[:Category:1980s|'''1980s''']] ===
=== [[:Category:1980s|'''1980s''']] ===
* After the anti-heroin PSA in the 70s, there was a wave of shock videos being used as PSAs and ads on TV. They typically contained gore and other disturbing imagery, such as [[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 (Respect for Animals)|Dumb Animals]] and [[Faroe Islands (WDC)|Faroe Islands]].
* Also, during this time, footage of [[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|'''1990''']] ===
=== [[: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 5 minutes alongside a 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.
* More gory PSAs were broadcasted, such as [[Environmental Investigation Agency - Tigers|Tigers]].
* 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.
=== [[:Category:1997|'''1997''']] ===
* Insurgents in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Chechnya Chechnya] film the [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] in 1996.
* 1997 saw a spike in screamers / shock videos.
* An early VHS version of the [[BME Pain Olympics]] is created in 1997.
* This year saw the world's first shock site, [[rotten.com]], go live.
* Many infamous websites were created in 1999. Examples include [[Albino Blacksheep|albinoblacksheep.com]], [[X-rider.com]] and [[Goatse.cx]].
* As with 1990 and earlier, PSAs such as [[The Chase]] were broadcasted, and ads, such as [[Teletoon at Night Bumper]] were put onto TV during this time.
* Also in 1999, the first screamer game, [[Frau1.exe]], was released to the public.
 
=== [[:Category:1999|'''1999''']] ===
* 1999 saw many infamous sites be put onto the internet. Examples are [[Albino Blacksheep|albinoblacksheep.com]] and [[x-rider.com]].
* Also in this year, the first actual screamer game was released to the public. The game in question being [[Frau1.exe]], a Trojan virus.
* This year, PSAs seemed to vanish from TV.


=== [[:Category:2000|'''2000''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2000|'''2000''']] ===
* The third millenium is when screamers became more and more active, especially the late 2000s, early 2010s.
* 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.
* This year starts the "Golden Age" of Screamers.


=== [[:Category:2001|'''2001''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2001|'''2001''']] ===
* One of the most famous screamers of all time, and one to pioneer the future of screamers and jumpscares; [[What's Wrong?]] 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. Many other screamers were made in future years in the style first seen here. The screamer was made by [[Jeremy Winterrowd]], who also created a site, [[Winterrowd.com]], that year where he can host his creations.
* [[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.
* Other sites, such as [[Rate My Poo]] were launched this year.
* Early shock sites such as [[Rate My Poo]] and [[Klerck.org]] launched this year.
* [[YTMND|Yourethemannowdog.com]] was created.
* Scareware program [[Madoka.exe]] was created and spread in Japan.


=== [[:Category:2002|'''2002''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2002|'''2002''']] ===
* Before 2002, screamers were all spaced out throught their respective year, and there were very little. But 2002 saw a huge increase of screamers and shock sites, many done in the style of Jeremy Winterrowd, such as [[Clock Crew Quiz]] and [[Color]]. Nickelodeon made their own screamer similar to Winterrowd's, called [[Black Licorice]]. A creater similar to Jeremy, [[Liquid Generation]], saw their debut this year too, and went on to create many games which he dubbed "Sabotages". These games couldn't be called screamers, more surprising.
* [[Liquid Generation]] created several screamer games which he dubbed "Sabotages".
* This year saw gifs enter the screamer scene, with additions to the screamer family such as [[blue.gif]].
* [[Blue.gif]] was hosted on TeKZoned.
* As with previous years, many shock sites made their way online, such as the famous [[Lemon Party]] site.
* [[Lemon Party|Lemonparty.org]] was launched, inspired by Goatse.cx
* The first ever internet widespread screamer, [[Kikia]], debuted this year and possibly drove the idea of screamers worldwide.
* 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.


=== [[:Category:2003|'''2003''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2003|'''2003''']] ===
* After a grand year for screamers, 2003 saw a slight dip in the frequency of screamers posted online. Screamers similar to Liquid Generation and Winterrowd still surfaced, such as [[Meinzwilling]] and [[Night Vision]]. Liquid Generation continued to create sabotages, such as [[Celebrity I.Q. Test]] and his beyond well known [[When Will I/You Die?]].
* Jeremy Winterrowd and Liquid generation continue making screamers on their sites.
* A shock site potentially parodying Lemon Party called [[Lime Rave]] was uploaded.
* The GNAA launched a series of malicious shock sites under the name "[[Last Measure]]" as part of their trolling campaign.
* This year was the first year to result in many people being cautious on the internet, as "trojans" started to rise. (i.e, [[Scary Tic-Tac-Toe]] and [[Small Scary Flash]])
* Controversial [[Courage the Cowardly Dog Commercial]] airs on Nickelodeon.
* Garlfield.com creates [[Garfield's Scary Scavenger Hunt 2]].


=== [[:Category:2004|'''2004''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2004|'''2004''']] ===
* Simply put, 2004 was a huge year for screamers.
* 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 own 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 [[Garry's Mod]] being released. The famous picture of [[Regan MacNeil]] was introduced this year and was already all over the internet.
* 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 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 such as [[Jiztini.com]] and many games were released.
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=== [[:Category:2005|'''2005''']] ===
=== [[:Category: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.
* Many famous shock sites such as [[Bottleguy.com]], [[Fuck.org]] and [[Heyya.org]] were launched. [[Mr. Hands|Mr Hands]] also saw its release this year. It became easier to broadcast your screamers thanks to the launch of [[YouTube]] this year.
* Many famous shock sites such as [[Bottle Guy]], [[Fuck.org]] and [[Heyya.org]] were launched. [[Mr. Hands|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 quanitity of sequels to The Maze.
* 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 [[Resident Evil 4 Commercial|French ad for ''Resident Evil 4'']].
* The previously mentioned K-fee commercials were aired on TV this year and so was the [[Resident Evil 4 Commercial|French ad]] for the survival horror third-person shooter game ''Resident Evil 4''.
* Other screamers released this year, such as [[AV Test]].
* Other screamers released this year, such as [[AV Test]].


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* The website [[Liveleak]] was launched this year as an easy place to upload gore and shock videos.
* The website [[Liveleak]] was launched this year as an easy place to upload gore and shock videos.
* A surprising amount of "hidden message" videos were released this year, such as [[Britney Spears Hidden Message]], [[Jingle Bells Reversed]] and [[Silent Message]].
* A surprising amount of "hidden message" videos were released this year, such as [[Britney Spears Hidden Message]], [[Jingle Bells Reversed]] and [[Silent Message]].
* The well known video, [[Saddam Hussein Execution]], was released in 2006 by VenerableDread, who became very active this year and went on to create [[Cuffi Advert]].
* The well-known video, [[Saddam Hussein Execution]], was released in 2006 by VenerableDread, who became very active this year and went on to create [[Cuffi Advert]].
* [[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 it's launch this year.
* [[Optical Illusions]] also saw its launch this year.
* This year starts the "Silver Age" of screamers.
* This year starts the "Silver Age" of screamers.


=== [[: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]] publicating. Other such videos, like [[Cocker Pooch - Swallowing You]], were released at this time too.
* 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.
* [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] adds a plenty of shock sites such as [[Offended]], [[Reporting Un-Islamic Content]] and [[The Pain Series]]. A 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.
* Screamers making out to be images where you must identify an issue launched this year, such as [[What doesn't belong in this picture?]] and [[What's Wrong With This Picture?]] by CMCinema.
* Screamers making out to be images where you must identify an issue launched this year, such as [[What doesn't belong in this picture?]] and [[What's Wrong With This Picture?]] by CMCinema.
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* 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 be released.
* The UK saw a [[Fire Kills PSA|Fire safety PSA]] release, released by ''Fire Kills.''
* The UK saw a [[Fire Kills PSA|Scary Movie]] release, released by ''Fire Kills.''
* [[Leatherface]] 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, 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 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]].
* 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.
* [[Poochee and Pansy Episode 1]] was released and so was [[Countdown]].
* [[Poochee and Pansy]] was released and so was [[Countdown]].
* [[Real Demons Caught On Tape]] was uploaded to YouTube this year. The number of screamers released started to dip from this year onwards.
* [[Real Demons Caught On Tape]] was uploaded to YouTube this year. The number of screamers released started to dip from this year onwards.


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* 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]].
* 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]].
* 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.
* [[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)


=== [[:Category:2011|'''2011''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2011|'''2011''']] ===
* Generic screamer videos were released in 2011.
* Generic screamer videos were released in 2011.
* The shock site [[Cheesypeas.net]] became public.
* The shock site [[Cheesypeas.net]] became public.
* As an April Fools' prank, Minecraft launched it's "[[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 begun.
* The British YouTube series 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.
* This year starts the "Bronze Age" of screamers.


=== [[:Category:2012|'''2012''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2012|'''2012''']] ===
* The gif [[Fukouna Shoujo 03]] begun circulating the internet.
* The gif [[Fukouna Shoujo 03]] began circulating the internet.
* YouTubers decided to join in on making screamers, such as Quirkology, who made [[The Test]], and Matthew Santoro, who made [[Halloween]].
* YouTubers decided to join in on making screamers, such as Quirkology, who made [[The Test]], and Matthew Santoro, who made [[Halloween]].
* 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]].


=== [[:Category:2013|'''2013''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2013|'''2013''']] ===
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=== [[:Category:2014|'''2014''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2014|'''2014''']] ===
* MS.Ghost.TV and CrazyMarc666 rose to become a famous screamer video creater, 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 a 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 it's jumpscares. It's sequel, Five Night's at Freddy's 2, was also released this year.
* ''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.
* 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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=== [[:Category:2015|'''2015''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2015|'''2015''']] ===
* 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.
* [[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''']] ===
* Sr Pelo celebrated halloween by releasing [[Mokey's Show: Halloween]].
* 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 begun 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
* 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, and featured two screamers at the end.
* 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 [[Deleted:What's The Matter With This Picture?|What's The Matter With This Picture?]].
* 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?]].
* Many more .exe games were released, such as [[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.


=== [[:Category:2018|'''2018''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2018|'''2018''']] ===
* Memes became a place to host screamers with the '''Void''' meme.
* Memes became a place to host screamers with the '''Void''' meme.
* An odd spike in Spongebob Squarepants screamers begun with [[Look at this picture for 25 seconds and you will see SpongeBob and Patrick!]] and [[A peaceful ride through town]].
* An odd spike in ''Spongebob Squarepants'' screamers begun with [[Look at this picture for 25 seconds and you will see SpongeBob and Patrick!]] and [[A peaceful ride through town]].


=== [[:Category:2019|'''2019''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2019|'''2019''']] ===
* [[O g a b u g a]] and [[O g a b u g a 2]] released.
* 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 [[Funny Face (Scratch Version)]], [[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]].[[Category:Browse]]
* 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 [[Annoying Goose Videos]] to add [[G-Major Videos]] and increase the volume.
* Logo Editors continue making [[G-Major Videos]] (with the exception: Annoying Goose Videos).
* Users on TikTok start to make screamers such as [[TW-Jumpscare]].
* 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|Fake K-Pop Fancam]] screamers start to appear on Twitter.
* [[Kekma.ga]] has been released on March 2020, became the newest [[shock site]] on the internet
* US Army veteran [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Ronnie McNutt]] committed suicide on his live stream.


=== [[:Category:2021|'''2021''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2021|'''2021''']] ===
*The First screamer ever created on 2021 was [[Personality Scan]].
* Cartel gore videos like [[DuckPack51]] and [[FunkyTown]] go viral.
* A snuff mixtape titled [[Snuff R73|Necropedophiliac]] was found six years after its release.
* 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]].
 
=== [[:Category:2022|'''2022''']] ===
* [[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, cancelling the Goatse Pixel project.
 
[[Category:Browse]]

Revision as of 14:10, 12 November 2022

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'.

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 Faroe Islands.
  • 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. The screamer was made by Jeremy Winterrowd, who also created the site Winterrowd.com, this year where his creations were hosted.
  • 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.

2002

  • Liquid Generation created several screamer games which he dubbed "Sabotages".
  • Blue.gif was hosted on TeKZoned.
  • Lemonparty.org was launched, inspired by Goatse.cx
  • Famous screamer animation Kikia was created this year by an unknown person.
  • The GNAA was founded this year.

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 is 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 The Maze was released.
  • 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.

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 be 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.
  • This year starts the "Bronze Age" of screamers.

2012

2013

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 !!.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • YouTuber Sr Pelo celebrated Halloween by releasing Mokey's Show: Halloween.
  • 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.
  • This year starts the "Iron Age" of screamers

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

  • 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, cancelling the Goatse Pixel project.