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October 21, 2009

Old Videos Explaining How To Use An Internet That No Longer Exists Will Never Not Be Funny

Never.

How much is a page cost? Where do you turn the key? Is there a safety-harness? Now I am Interneting!

These things are the best, and due to the frantic, rapid-paced-evolution of the Internet, we will have an endless supply of them, just as long as the Pointless Videos Showing People How To Do Basic Stuff, Often Geared Towards Kids Or Old People Who Do Not Care Industry doesn't collapse. And that's fresh!

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Between the "Cool Dudes," tag, the "internet 1.0," tag and the video itself, I could not be happier. thank you.

Posted by: whoa! profile link at 10/21/09 3:38 PM  | Reply
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"Make sure they show you how they've done some of their school reports and not all that cybernet stuff"

I'm glad that in our furthered knowledge of the webs, we shortened "all that cybernet stuff" to "porn", now excuse me I'm off to watch Barbarian Porno II on Netscape Navigator.

Posted by: Tom Foolery profile link at 10/21/09 3:42 PM  | Reply
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NSFW

Posted by: michelle profile link at 10/21/09 3:43 PM  | Reply
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This reminds of a scene from the Oscar-darling "The Stupids" where Petunia Stupid logs onto a computer and says something along the lines of "Buster, get ready to take a ride on the INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY!" Makes me sad people still don't refer to it by its given name.

Posted by: stickitinmybutt profile link at 10/21/09 3:44 PM  | Reply
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Posted by: Kenny Powers profile link at 10/21/09 3:46 PM  | Reply
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Wow. That is perfect.

Posted by: oh. profile link  in reply to  Kenny Powers's comment at 10/21/09 4:10 PM  | Reply
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“What’s a webpage? Something duck’s walk on?” WHY WON’T THEY ANSWER THIS QUESTION. I WANT TO KNOW TOO.

Posted by: werttrew profile link at 10/21/09 3:47 PM  | Reply
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Dead serious, that was one of the funniest jokes I've ever heard. That kid is my son (I wish).

Posted by: Jon1331 profile link  in reply to  werttrew's comment at 10/21/09 8:56 PM  | Reply
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That kid definitely had clown for breakfast.

Posted by: Jamie profile link  in reply to  Jon1331's comment at 10/22/09 12:47 PM  | Reply
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I think all four of these kids were on an episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" at some point

Posted by: neptuneflame profile link at 10/21/09 3:50 PM  | Reply
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The First Rule of Fight Club is that the Internet is Amazing.

Posted by: Elliot profile link at 10/21/09 3:52 PM  | Reply
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Hey Andrew what's up?

Posted by: 60secondassassin at 10/21/09 3:53 PM  | Reply
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Andrew, don't interrupt!

Posted by: Matthew profile link  in reply to  60secondassassin's comment at 10/21/09 4:07 PM  | Reply
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you can meet new people, like furries and pedophiles!

Posted by: southernbitch profile link at 10/21/09 3:56 PM  | Reply
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and you can show them your "browser" and then they'll "download" something. Sounds neat!

Posted by: Garmanbozia profile link  in reply to  southernbitch's comment at 10/23/09 2:51 AM  | Reply
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"On your mark, get set, we're riding on the internet. Cyberspace, set free, hello virtual reality! Interactive appetite, searching for a website, a window to the world got to get online. Take a spin, now you're in with TechnoSet, you're going surfing on the internet!"


I'm really busy at work today.

Posted by: stickitinmybutt profile link at 10/21/09 3:57 PM  | Reply
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at first I thought it said "sex free" hilarious, cause uh, you know, the internet.

Posted by: LeMonjello profile link  in reply to  stickitinmybutt's comment at 10/21/09 4:32 PM  | Reply
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makes sense :). sadly that wasn't the hard part for me. the "rap" section gave me some trouble. I still am not sure what the hell he/she says after "world", but "got to" made the most sense and I know I'll be singing the damn thing for the rest of the day...and why I am still talking about this? Wow. I'm going to get myself into some wild Yahooligans now.

Posted by: stickitinmybutt profile link  in reply to  LeMonjello's comment at 10/21/09 4:41 PM  | Reply
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Sheesh, when did they invent the internet? The 1840's? Good thing our current styles, fashions, and levels of technological advancement are timeless and will never be subject to mockery.


All thanks to the internet. Thanks internet!

Posted by: eric. profile link at 10/21/09 3:58 PM  | Reply
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remember when moms were only allowed to use computers at the library???!>?!?

Posted by: sorryicecream profile link at 10/21/09 4:02 PM  | Reply
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the inner-nette! all on one tiny disc!

Posted by: longom profile link at 10/21/09 4:05 PM  | Reply
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truly the age of innocence - before all those eviruses and eworms.

Posted by: whoa! profile link at 10/21/09 4:12 PM  | Reply
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Dying at 1:06...
"E-Mail!
I read that's really neat.
My Cousin has a pen-pal in Sweden, and they write back and forth and it Transl-"
"Yup! They got more stuff then you can imagine!"

Posted by: DS3M profile link at 10/21/09 4:15 PM  | Reply
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This makes me a little sad. Don't you remember when the Internet really was magical and exciting and new? You could make friends with someone in another country, or discover some new obscure interest you would have never found in your hometown. It was totally amazing!

I know we must inevitably take all technology for granted, but I miss those wide-eyed times.

Posted by: The New Sound profile link at 10/21/09 4:30 PM  | Reply
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I have extremely fond memories for the dawn of Napster. I'd spend six hours every night in front of the screen, thinking nothing but "Is it still downloading? Okay. How about now? Is it still downloading now? Okay." Those were days to remember.

Posted by: That One profile link  in reply to  The New Sound's comment at 10/21/09 4:59 PM  | Reply
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I used to do a common interests search on AIM, back when you could search everyone's profiles, and strike up convos with strangers. I only met one creep!

My own profile was, of course, ASCII Garfield.

Posted by: ladders profile link  in reply to  The New Sound's comment at 10/21/09 6:57 PM  | Reply
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"You're using a mouse? Well, we'd better get some cheese."
-Andrew

Posted by: Jeb profile link at 10/21/09 4:40 PM  | Reply
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Between this post and the Tom Cruise postI have to say Videogum, you are the greatest and make me laugh a lot.

Posted by: njoy profile link at 10/21/09 4:43 PM  | Reply
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What does download mean? I'll tell you when you're older.

Posted by: yapplebee profile link at 10/21/09 5:10 PM  | Reply
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It's upsetting that they didn't give credit to Al Gore.

Posted by: She-Ra, P.O.P. profile link at 10/21/09 5:20 PM  | Reply
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They were deliberately snubbing Gore because they're upset that Clinton didn't reply to their email.

Posted by: yapplebee profile link  in reply to  She-Ra, P.O.P.'s comment at 10/21/09 8:22 PM  | Reply
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The kid's guttural throat-clearing sound at 2:36 is something they might could've cut out.
Not for nothing, the acting here is reminiscent of another helpful video about the Internet I've seen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPsUmhqncAg
(Consider this my application for the job of assistant editor at Duh Aficionado Magazine)

Posted by: ClownCoffee profile link at 10/21/09 5:36 PM  | Reply
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Those siblings love stripes!

Posted by: kate profile link at 10/21/09 5:39 PM  | Reply
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I'm actually annoyed about all the barbarian porn hijinks (I haven't even caught up on my Marge Simpson porn yet), because I really wanted to see what they were looking at. What Lisa Frank-esque screen saver was going to help these kids convince their square dad to finally be cool for once and get an internet connection in their home?

Posted by: getwellnow profile link at 10/21/09 5:41 PM  | Reply
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Ohmygoodness this was PRE-Google!!

Posted by: Napoleon Complex profile link at 10/21/09 6:05 PM  | Reply
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I'm pretty sure this is pre-Napoleon Complex, too.

Posted by: That One profile link  in reply to  Napoleon Complex's comment at 10/21/09 6:17 PM  | Reply
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Har har har. Yes, I'd bet cash money on that.

Posted by: Napoleon Complex profile link  in reply to  That One's comment at 10/21/09 6:20 PM  | Reply
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I can't wait for the sequel when horndog Andrew tries to look for a free Jessica Biel screensaver, and than gets a computer virus.
"A computer virus? Does he need some advil up in his CD slot?"-Andrew

Posted by: Ellamental profile link at 10/21/09 6:06 PM  | Reply
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BING BONG! You've got your Barbarians Porno II! And e-mails!

Posted by: lemonne profile link at 10/21/09 6:08 PM  | Reply
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In all seriousness, I think these children's strange mannerisms and thin, bizarre voices suggest that they are being abused, or are engaging in incestuous relationships because they've been locked in an attic for their entire lives.


SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT HERE.

Posted by: moonmaster profile link at 10/21/09 6:13 PM  | Reply
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Those jump cuts are simultaneously agravating and entertaining me.

Posted by: Asa Phelps profile link at 10/21/09 6:19 PM  | Reply
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i hate the way EIT edits everything. I feel like the original video would be funny even without their manipulating it.

Posted by: tizzdogg  in reply to  Asa Phelps's comment at 10/22/09 12:44 PM  | Reply
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Yahooligans! NETSCAPE! It's like the 1930s.

Posted by: henry evil profile link at 10/21/09 6:49 PM  | Reply
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an old wive's tale the internet is not!

Posted by: stickitinmybutt profile link at 10/21/09 6:57 PM  | Reply
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not cool when my replies to clowncoffee don't reply btdubs.

Posted by: stickitinmybutt profile link  in reply to  stickitinmybutt's comment at 10/21/09 6:58 PM  | Reply
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I definitely just made the intro song my new ringtone.


Now whenever someone calls me I can be reminded of a simpler time when the Yahooligans categorized list of websites counted as a "search engine" and everyone wore stripes.

Posted by: The Life of the Mind profile link at 10/21/09 7:44 PM  | Reply
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QUICK install the internet!

Posted by: darkcanvas profile link at 10/21/09 8:13 PM  | Reply
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I'll meet you guys at the internet, as long as there are no gay people.

Posted by: thebigm profile link at 10/21/09 8:27 PM  | Reply
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I pray to the big Tom Cruise in the sky that this does not become the newest meme sensation.

Posted by: thebigm profile link  in reply to  thebigm's comment at 10/22/09 1:51 PM  | Reply
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"if you need to use the bathroom or bake a potato or write in your journal or take a walk or all of the above, go ahead and do it now while the page loads."

also did that look like a young blonde bill hader to anyone else? just saying...

Posted by: mcdonalds at 10/21/09 10:10 PM  | Reply
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Haha. fun. Great fakie fakery stuff rules. It is like sleeping on an inflated urinary gland filled with fun
I enjoy the comedic manipulation when I am not completely submerged in the LOL bowels and have the sense that some things are amiss.

Posted by: just lanother you at 10/21/09 11:36 PM  | Reply
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Haha. fun. Great fakie fakery stuff rules. It is like sleeping on an inflated urinary gland filled with fun
I enjoy the comedic manipulation when I am not completely submerged in the LOL bowels and have the sense that some things are amiss.

Posted by: just another you at 10/21/09 11:36 PM  | Reply
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I miss dialing up duke nukem 3d with a friend:
me - "DON'T PICK UP THE PHONE WHEN IT RINGS!!"
mom - "The phone is ringing!"
me - "LEAVE IT!"
me - "HIT THE SPACEBAR ON THE STRIPPER!!"
friend - "BOOBIES!!!!"
me - "I have to go to the bathroom for a bit."
Youth.
Fin.

Posted by: BRAAAAAAAINSSss profile link at 10/22/09 12:27 AM  | Reply
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seriously can someone please explain this? because I don't even half understand what the hell these kids are talking about

Posted by: T profile link at 10/22/09 2:17 AM  | Reply
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Parker Lewis at the keyboard there needs to Yahoo "orthodontist Provo" for that rake in his mouth.

Posted by: sen_tankerbell profile link at 10/22/09 11:45 AM  | Reply
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"Barbarian Porno 2", Now thats amazing.

Posted by: Up, Up, and Away! profile link at 10/27/09 6:19 PM  | Reply
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