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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
| β | The comic refers to a popular internet phenomenon ({{w|internet meme|meme}}) called "{{w|all your base are belong to us}}." This catchphrase originated from the arcade shooter game "{{w|Zero Wing}}" and is a popular example of a {{w| | + | The comic refers to a popular internet phenomenon ({{w|internet meme|meme}}) called "{{w|all your base are belong to us}}." This catchphrase originated from the arcade shooter game "{{w|Zero Wing}}" and is a popular example of a {{w|English|poor translation}} into the English language. The phrase was popularized throughout the Internet and referenced in various images and videos. It is considered one of the earliest Internet memes, with the first occurrences dating back to the year 1998. |
[[Cueball]] has, according to the comic, participated in the spread of the meme during its heyday. [[Ponytail]], examining Cueball's root directory, wonders at his keeping the content he created years ago, as the meme's popularity has decreased massively since then. Cueball answers that this was always his favorite meme, and that he is waiting for the day it gets revived. His second-to-last line, "What you say''!!''," is a line from the game as well, although he says it much sooner than its supposed return to popularity. | [[Cueball]] has, according to the comic, participated in the spread of the meme during its heyday. [[Ponytail]], examining Cueball's root directory, wonders at his keeping the content he created years ago, as the meme's popularity has decreased massively since then. Cueball answers that this was always his favorite meme, and that he is waiting for the day it gets revived. His second-to-last line, "What you say''!!''," is a line from the game as well, although he says it much sooner than its supposed return to popularity. | ||
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The title text prophesies the return of the "all your base" (AYB) meme in 2021 (similar-sounding to "AD 2101," the date mentioned at the beginning of the game). It also contains a pun on the term "{{w|zero hour}}" and the name of the game, which initially brought the phrase into fashion. | The title text prophesies the return of the "all your base" (AYB) meme in 2021 (similar-sounding to "AD 2101," the date mentioned at the beginning of the game). It also contains a pun on the term "{{w|zero hour}}" and the name of the game, which initially brought the phrase into fashion. | ||
| β | The title text's prediction may have been fulfilled by [https://twitter.com/aoc/status/1086483485668319233?lang=en Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]. | + | The title text's prediction may have been recently fulfilled by [https://twitter.com/aoc/status/1086483485668319233?lang=en Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]. |
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
| β | :[A section of a Linux terminal window is shown. Text from window: | + | :[A section of a Linux terminal window is shown.] |
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~ /$ ls / | ~ /$ ls / | ||
ayb boot etc lib ... | ayb boot etc lib ... | ||
