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VampireBuddha Calendar enthusiast from Ireland (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
Calendar enthusiast
#1: Apr 12th 2010 at 9:49:06 AM

Imagine the Internet existed in its current form in the 19th century. What memes do you think would sprout?

EDIT: I've just notice the title of this thread says 'tropes'. It's supposed to be 'memes'.

{I changed it — Madrugada}}


For this evening's meal, I should like a simple dish of ground beef as prepared by that gentleman in Hamburg, with a side of cheese.

edited 14th Apr '10 11:50:14 AM by Madrugada

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JewelyJ from A state in the USA Since: Jul, 2009
#2: Apr 12th 2010 at 10:07:09 AM

"How rude, eating muffins at a time like this!" ...or something like that That should be the 19th century version of "the cake is a lie".

edited 12th Apr '10 10:07:17 AM by JewelyJ

BlaineTheM0n0 Steven Lives from The Damn Box Since: Mar, 2010
Steven Lives
MadeofMeat Since: Jan, 2001
SantosL.Halper Inquisitor Since: Sep, 2009
Inquisitor
#5: Apr 12th 2010 at 1:56:35 PM

Theodore Roosevelt can slam a revolving door.

Theodore Roosevelt doesn't sleep. He waits.

When Theodore Roosevelt goes swimming, he doesn't get wet. Water gets Theodore Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt does not go hunting because "hunting" implies a chance of failure. Theodore Roosevelt goes killing.

Repeat ad nauseam.

edited 12th Apr '10 1:58:10 PM by SantosL.Halper

lockonlockon Game Master from In a dream Since: Jan, 2001
Game Master
#7: Apr 12th 2010 at 2:01:44 PM

My French Showgirls, let me show you them.

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krrackknut Not here, look elsewhere from The empty Aether. Since: Jan, 2001
Not here, look elsewhere
#8: Apr 12th 2010 at 3:49:36 PM

It is exactly as I had planned.

An useless name, a forsaken connection.
Matrix Since: Jan, 2001
Knighted Minimalist Since: Apr, 2010
Minimalist
#10: Apr 12th 2010 at 3:55:14 PM

*I remove myself from the podium to allow for better inhalation*

NEETing now.
Tangent128 from Virginia Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
#11: Apr 12th 2010 at 5:11:36 PM

We are no strangers to love;
You are well versed in the rituals, as am I.
I envision a complete devotion;
No other man can give you this.

Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?
Reecer6 Defiler of Shops from Crowning Moment Of Awesome Since: Aug, 2009
Defiler of Shops
#12: Apr 12th 2010 at 5:29:06 PM

I'll take a cup of tea... AND DRINK IT.

Soul is ugly.
Knighted Minimalist Since: Apr, 2010
Minimalist
#13: Apr 12th 2010 at 5:31:52 PM

Gentlemen become deceased when their body ceases to function.

NEETing now.
Haven Planescape Hijack Since: Jan, 2001
Planescape Hijack
#14: Apr 12th 2010 at 5:35:22 PM

I think Phinneas Gage would have been turned into a meme. Speaking of which:

"I say! Be you an imbecile? Has a portion of your brain been removed by a metal bar? Who do you suppose me to be?

I'm bloody Spring Heeled Jack."

Productivity is for people without internet connections. -Count Dorku
Scholastica Since: Jan, 2010
#15: Apr 12th 2010 at 5:40:23 PM

This thread is now about Uncle Toms Cabin.

UNCLE TOM HIJACK LOL -Is shot-

Knighted Minimalist Since: Apr, 2010
Minimalist
#16: Apr 12th 2010 at 5:40:25 PM

WHAT ASSERTATION DO YOU HAVE AS TO WHOM I MAY BE

NEETing now.
krrackknut Not here, look elsewhere from The empty Aether. Since: Jan, 2001
Not here, look elsewhere
#17: Apr 12th 2010 at 6:00:20 PM

"Apians. My lord."

An useless name, a forsaken connection.
RTHSFF Kori Dómtlandsson Since: Feb, 2010
Kori Dómtlandsson
#18: Apr 12th 2010 at 6:02:36 PM

"That pond it seems me many multiplied of fishes. Let us amuse rather to the fishing."

"Meet 18th century English gentlewoman Kimiko Achmadsdottir and her brother-in-law Wladyslaw bin Vivianus." - annebeeche
lockonlockon Game Master from In a dream Since: Jan, 2001
Game Master
#19: Apr 12th 2010 at 6:06:41 PM

Constable! The victim was eviscerated with a blade through her corset.

It looks like our perpetrator...

(dons goggles)

... Ripped the bodice.

INDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!!!!!!

edited 12th Apr '10 6:07:06 PM by lockonlockon

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Knighted Minimalist Since: Apr, 2010
Minimalist
#20: Apr 12th 2010 at 6:14:31 PM

/This fare parable has been concluded

NEETing now.
Reecer6 Defiler of Shops from Crowning Moment Of Awesome Since: Aug, 2009
Defiler of Shops
#21: Apr 12th 2010 at 6:36:44 PM

That fellow's power level is... SOMEWHERE AROUND THE 16 THOUSAND MARK!

Soul is ugly.
Headfullofimaginary Since: May, 2009
#22: Apr 12th 2010 at 7:09:56 PM

GIST- Greater Internet Scoundrel Theory.

I think Sherlock Holmes is a truly smashing fellow. He catches ne'erdowells and doesn't fear anything.

What on Earth just happened? It appeared to be a wide-mouthed garden frog moment!

"Excuse me, Mr. Urchin, do you require some new pantaloons? Yours appear to have been chewed upon by a dog."

Victorians do it without... hold on, just what are you suggesting, dear boy? Have you no shame?

edited 12th Apr '10 7:11:50 PM by Headfullofimaginary

Reecer6 Defiler of Shops from Crowning Moment Of Awesome Since: Aug, 2009
Defiler of Shops
#23: Apr 12th 2010 at 7:14:34 PM

Child, the elders say they are disrespect with your behavior.

edited 12th Apr '10 7:14:55 PM by Reecer6

Soul is ugly.
polymphus Since: Dec, 2019
#24: Apr 12th 2010 at 7:43:02 PM

My frothy, milk based beverage attracts a bevy of young males to the rear of my domicile. They have informed me that it is of quality superior to your own. If pressed, I would consider arranging tuition.

edited 12th Apr '10 7:43:47 PM by polymphus

Epitome naur from oh naur Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: With my own personal Jesus -- someone to hear my prayers, someone who cares

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