~ Early Web Links ~

A playful archive cataloging the history of internet cat memes, tracing characters like Happycat, Ceiling Cat, Limecat, and Longcat through their many pop-culture permutations and parodies. Created by Helene Dams at Merz Akademie, the site presents 164 images organized as a taxonomy of classic lolcat and early internet feline phenomena.

The legendary DHMO.org is a classic internet parody site that presents water (dihydrogen monoxide, H2O) as a terrifying dangerous chemical through mock safety reports, fake FAQs, and deadpan environmental impact studies. Created by Tom Way, it is one of the oldest and most celebrated examples of internet satire, designed to skewer fearmongering and scientific illiteracy while fooling the unwary.

Joey's personal site 'cowgf.party' is a chaotic, desktop-optimized experience packed with crude humor, extreme irony, sarcasm, flashing gifs, and auto-playing sound elements. The creator (21+) leans hard into irreverent internet culture, warning visitors of profanity, drug references, and violence before they even enter.

Michael Eugene Banks invites visitors into a tongue-in-cheek 'wild west fantasy' where you must declare yourself either a true cowboy or a 'pussy bitch' via two clickable links. The sparse, image-heavy presentation and absurdist bravado give it the feel of a novelty web gag wrapped in cowboy aesthetic.

A gloriously absurd parody corporate website for the 'Extreme Schemes Team,' featuring a full FizzBuzz output, fake employee bios including a dog CEO and Petey Piranha, and mock customer testimonials. The site leans hard into surreal internet humor with a deadpan delivery that makes it a charming piece of old-web comedic chaos.

A quirky personality quiz in Serbian that reveals which geometric shape best matches your character, asking about favorite vacation spots, foods, and creative spaces. Visitors answer six fun questions to discover if they are a circle, ellipse, sphere, cylinder, or cone.

Sleep Talkin' Man is a wildly popular blog by Karen Slavick documenting the bizarre, hilarious, and often profane things her husband Adam says in his sleep. With years of archived late-night ramblings, audio recordings, merchandise, and a devoted fanbase, it became a genuine internet phenomenon.

Planet 8g is a chaotic personal hub created by 8g, featuring a Discord server, a user-submitted soapbox for passionate rants, and polls on deliberately absurd non-political controversies. The whole thing leans hard into irreverent humor and self-aware absurdity, making it a quirky corner of the old web.

A festive holiday page from the 4chan /aicg/ (AI Chatbot General) community, featuring a parody Christmas song about spending the holidays with AI companions like Character.AI and Claude. The lyrics lovingly poke fun at the culture of AI chatbot enthusiasts, referencing SillyTavern, character bots, and the joys of AI waifus.

Hoehel is a playful parody of Google built entirely in the West Flemish dialect, serving as a humorous regional search portal for 'het WestVlaams Wide Web.' The site mimics the classic Google homepage interface with search options, language toggles, and navigation links all rendered in the distinctive phonetic spelling of the West Flemish vernacular.