cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50191436

So I found out my dad has a massive stash of old saved memes. I asked him to share it with me, I'll be posting some.

Did any of you guys remember Coldsteel before seeing this post?

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/me-gusta

According to Urban Dictionary (among other sources), the phrase insensitive clod - later a popular retort on Slashdot - originated in this Calvin and Hobbes comic published on February 14, 1986.

It's unclear how the phrase didn't make it into the poll for Best Meme in Slashdot's First 10 Years, but the ensuing thread has plenty of examples of its use.

Comic via this "10 Emotional Moments from Calvin & Hobbes" post on cbr.com.

2010 or older

A fun little short featuring some of the Internet's wonderful mysteries.

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/so-i-got-that-goin-for-me-which-is-nice

you have to see it for yourself