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The comic refers to a popular internet phenomenon ({{w|internet meme|meme}}) called "{{w|all your base are belong to us}}." This catchphrase originated from the arcade shooter game "{{w|Zero Wing}}" and is a popular example of a {{w|Engrish|poor translation}} into the English language. The phrase was popularized throughout the Internet and referenced in various images and videos. It is considered one of the earliest Internet memes, with the first occurrences dating back to the year 1998. | The comic refers to a popular internet phenomenon ({{w|internet meme|meme}}) called "{{w|all your base are belong to us}}." This catchphrase originated from the arcade shooter game "{{w|Zero Wing}}" and is a popular example of a {{w|Engrish|poor translation}} into the English language. The phrase was popularized throughout the Internet and referenced in various images and videos. It is considered one of the earliest Internet memes, with the first occurrences dating back to the year 1998. | ||
| β | [[Cueball]] has, according to the comic, participated in the spread of the meme during its heyday. [[Ponytail]], examining Cueball's | + | [[Cueball]] has, according to the comic, participated in the spread of the meme during its heyday. [[Ponytail]], examining Cueball's home directory, wonders at his keeping the content he created years ago, as the meme's popularity has decreased massively since then. Cueball answers that this was always his favorite meme, and that he is waiting for the day it gets revived. His second-to-last line, "What you say''!!''," is a line from the game as well, although he says it much sooner than its supposed return to popularity. |
By using the example of internet memes, the comic also relates to the general principle of {{w|fashion}}, that everything once popular will, after a long enough time, be again in vogue. Trends experiencing this renaissance are often referred to as {{w|retro}}. Internet phenomena can be observed to follow the same rule, although with much shorter intervals due to the speed of information turnover. | By using the example of internet memes, the comic also relates to the general principle of {{w|fashion}}, that everything once popular will, after a long enough time, be again in vogue. Trends experiencing this renaissance are often referred to as {{w|retro}}. Internet phenomena can be observed to follow the same rule, although with much shorter intervals due to the speed of information turnover. | ||
