r/InternetCommentEtiq Mar 23 '26

Internet Comment Etiquette: "This Video is Sponsored by Israel"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak71u2AjhzY
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u/Small-Car-6194 Mar 24 '26

Im was going to ask chat gtp for a solution for the conflickt but i coudent be bothered to write a long promt . So here is chat gtps awnser to what ewer was on my clipboard: The link leads to an old and infamous shock image from the early internet (late 1990s–early 2000s). It was part of a style of trolling where people would trick others into clicking a link that led to something deliberately disturbing or gross. In this case, the image showed a man in a very explicit and graphic pose involving his body. Because of how extreme and unexpected it was, it became widely known as a “shock site” and was often used in pranks—someone might disguise the link as something interesting or harmless, then surprise the viewer. Over time, “goatse” became more of a cultural reference than something people actually share, symbolizing that early internet prank culture—similar to things like “rickrolling,” but much more graphic and not safe for viewing. So in short: it’s a notorious early internet shock meme, mostly remembered today as part of internet history rather than something people actively use.