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What is the origin of the basement Iwata Shrine/GCN image?
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kittens
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one of my all time favorite memes things
So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he"sux!"
I think it was "Rare" Sux. As in Rareware.
So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he
Did GAF have emoticons...
Kids these days.
GET OFF MY LAWN
rip :jnc:
The last conspiracy GAF had cancelled MGSV.
it wasn't cancelled but it sure as heck is pretty hilarious
Yeah, I believe there was a period where it did.So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he
The forum has gone through a lot of iterations, no doubt.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Holy crap, I remember seeing that for the first time when I was just a lurker. Too funny.
So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he
There was laughing face, happy face and sad face.
The post is the original, the video is a parody.
sixteen-bit
Member
that setup is the stuff of legends
GayForMaster
Banned
Which led to this classic thread (also in the archives):
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148639
Hahahaha.
It seems GAF was always a magical place. I should've joined a long time ago.
krypt0nian
Banned
SO MUCH old school GAF greatness in that thread. #betterdays :lol
So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he
For a long time
But the post was made the day after the video was uploaded to YouTube.
Post date:15th of July 2008
YT Video date: 14th of July 2008
krypt0nian
Banned
This rebooted one since the Austrailan Incident? Or the other older one?
Tyrant Rave
Banned
So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he
yes it did
there used to be gif avatars too
times change
For a long timewas the only emoticon allowed on GAF. It was eventually taken out because it was mostly used for shitposting.
Remember the :eyeroll?
whynotboth.gif
The post shows up as July 14, 2008 6:32 PM US Eastern for me (about 4 hours after the actual announcement) - I think it depends on your particular location and timestamp.
A more recent example that should definitely be in the GAF-history books: http://vocaroo.com/i/s0xofB5O00KC
NSFW I suppose.
NSFW I suppose.
Oh right, it was made around 00:32. That could explain it
. inb4 retag "Doesn't quite understand timezones"Now it won't happen because I said so
So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he
Yes. It used to show a laughing smiley face.
Now now, don't you go forgetting about theFor a long timewas the only emoticon allowed on GAF. It was eventually taken out because it was mostly used for shitposting.
smiley. 
Also, obligatory:
"The gaiety derived from your post exceeded my self-control tolerances, good sir! You are to be applauded for your efforts!"
(Aka :lol replacement as per Evilore himself)
Not as good as the later remix http://vocaroo.com/i/s0oLHzwUWgFZ
Entire thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=960958&page=22
Schrade
Member
This is the lowest number that is actually visible: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12 (OT)
Here's the lowest gaming side thread/post: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14
CouchMaster
Member
So, like, was :lol an old emoticon we used on here? Like, did GAF even have emoticons? There's so much about ancient GAF that I don't know going on here; I don't even know who Rake is, and why (s)/(t)he
Even the avatars were animated, and there were a few weird ones.
FunkyPajamas
Member
I wish we could go back to these simpler times.
What a worthy topic.
Why would you do that?
Member
Every one of the first eight posters or so were mods. I'm guessing it was a thread made before NeoGAF was opened to the public.
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
Apparently he's a Wind Waka playa, an Ocarina of Time hata
dragonfart28
Banned
I remember olimario during the IGN Boards days. He crossed over to gaf to fight for the good guys.
Came here for this, left happy.
fushi
Member
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I just can't help but visualize how uncomfortable that is.
Casual Gamera
Member
Hey, I've been around long enough to know this one! I will still be forever grateful that someone got the Smash 4 announcer to do a part of that post in the Announcer voice.
Either way, I feel like I missed out, never having heard of these Gahiggidy and Olimario characters. I'd sort of want to see an archive of GAF lore, honestly.
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