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{{ibm|The B-52's|[http://ytmnd.com/assets/0cdff16f9947dddc714a4f4c5793dc2e Rock Lobster]}}
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{{ibm|M & H Band|[http://ytmnd.com/assets/d428ce52a53fde5aa2cfab5fd0c82b8a Popcorn]}}
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The '''O RLY?''' YTMND is the spawn of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_RLY? O RLY owl] of Internet Meme fame.
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The '''O RLY?''' YTMND is the spawn of the [[w:O RLY?|"O RLY?" owl]] of Internet Meme fame. The origins of this particular fad come from [http://www.4chan.org 4chan] as a response to posts that were difficult to believe, non-sequitur, nonsensical, or drew skepticism. The phrase itself likely originated in the Something Awful FYAD forum, while the snowy owl image originated at 4chan.
  
The original O RLY YTMND was created on May 21, 2006 by [http://ytmnd.com/users/limecat402/ limecat402].  It is only one of three YTMNDs he has made to date, but it is probably the most prolific YTMND to date due to its cult-status as an internet phenomenon.
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==Origins and Fad Structure==
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The original O RLY YTMND was created on May 21, 2005 by [http://ytmnd.com/users/limecat402/ limecat402].  It is only one of three YTMNDs he has made to date, but it is probably the most prolific YTMND to date due to its cult-status as an internet phenomenon.
  
A typical, basic O RLY YTMND consists of a wide-eyed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_owl Snow Owl] with the phrase ''O RLY?'' juxtapositioned beneath it.
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A typical, basic O RLY YTMND consists of a wide-eyed [[w:Snowy_owl|Snow Owl]] with the phrase ''O RLY?'' juxtapositioned beneath it.
  
The phrase O RLY is internet shorthand for ''oh really'', and is typically used to mock AOL users or used as a response to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-sequitur non-sequitur].  This use is very similar to ''I Love Lamp,'' which is used when someone says something particularly useless in a discussion you might be having with them.
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The phrase O RLY is internet shorthand for ''oh really,'' and is typically used to mock AOL users or used as a response to a [[w:non-sequitur|non-sequitur]].  This use is very similar to ''I Love Lamp,'' which is used when someone adds something particularly useless to a discussion.
  
The origins of this particular Snowy Owl come from [http://www.4chan.org 4chan] as a response to posts that were difficult to believe, non-sequitur, nonsensical, or drew skepticism.
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Expansions upon the original phenomenon include a [[w:Great Horned Owl|Great Horned Owl]] emblazoned with the words "YA RLY!" in response to the Snowy Owl, and a third owl<!-- Of what kind? Help me out here! --> with the exclamation "NO WAI!".
  
Expansions upon the original phenomemna include a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Horned_Owl Great Horned Owl] emblazoned with the words "YA RLY!" in response to the Snowy Owl.
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==Possible Overuse==
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At this point, there there are hundreds, if not thousands, of permutations of this internet meme. The ease with which this kind of YTMND can be created (read: a quick MSPaint job) cause widespread use and abuse of the O RLY fad.
  
At this point in there there are hundreds, if not thousands, of permutations of this internet meme.  The ease of which this kind of YTMND can be created (read: a quick mspaint job) cause widespread use and abuse of the O RLY fad.
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== Music choice ==
  
== Alternate universes ==
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The most popular song choices for the fad includes "Rock Lobster" by The B-52s and "Popcorn" by the M & H Band, the latter being a remake of the original "[[w:Popcorn (instrumental)|Popcorn]]".  Both songs are on the [[YTMND Soundtrack]] (Rock Lobster on Volume 4 and Popcorn on Volume 5).  Recently, a newer rave version of "Popcorn" by Gucci has become popular.
=== PTKFGS ===
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==Alternate universes==
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===PTKFGS===
 
In the first alternate universe, "O RLY?" is called "R U SHUR?" "SHUR M SHUR" "KENT B!!!", with images of cats together with [[Daft Punk]]'s Da Funk. [http://rushur.ytmnd.com/]
 
In the first alternate universe, "O RLY?" is called "R U SHUR?" "SHUR M SHUR" "KENT B!!!", with images of cats together with [[Daft Punk]]'s Da Funk. [http://rushur.ytmnd.com/]
=== YesYes ===
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Both "R U SHUR" and "SHUR M SHUR" images were originally created by [[User:NeoMatrixClt]], who used loops from DJ Talpy's Megamix 2003. [http://rusure.ytmnd.com] [http://surmsur.ytmnd.com]
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===YesYes===
 
In the second alternate universe, [[YesYes]], there's three variants.
 
In the second alternate universe, [[YesYes]], there's three variants.
 
*"4 RL?" "4 SUR" "GT OWT!" with fishes, accompained by Basement Jaxx' Where's Your Head At?. [http://yesyes-4rl.ytmnd.com]
 
*"4 RL?" "4 SUR" "GT OWT!" with fishes, accompained by Basement Jaxx' Where's Your Head At?. [http://yesyes-4rl.ytmnd.com]
 
*"how do u no?" "coz i no" "STFUG!" with squirrels, together with TechnoMadness' remixed Tetris theme. [http://howdouno.ytmnd.com/]
 
*"how do u no?" "coz i no" "STFUG!" with squirrels, together with TechnoMadness' remixed Tetris theme. [http://howdouno.ytmnd.com/]
 
*"SRSLY?" "YA SRSLY" "WTF!?" with dogs and an edited Popcorn theme. [http://srsly.ytmnd.com]
 
*"SRSLY?" "YA SRSLY" "WTF!?" with dogs and an edited Popcorn theme. [http://srsly.ytmnd.com]
=== 4th universe ===
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Many different universes have been made, but no of them are "official".
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===[[4th Corner]]===
*"lol srsly?" "YA SRSLY" "OMGWTFBBQ" with turtles, and music by Gasolina. [http://lolsrsly.ytmnd.com/]
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Many different universes have been made, but none of them are "official".
*"SRSLY?" "OF CORZ" "U DONT SAI!" with seals, accompanied with Mark The 45 King's The 900 Number. [http://srslytk.ytmnd.com/]
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*{{ytmnd|yhtmoag|YHTMOAG}} has got "lol srsly?" "YA SRSLY" "OMGWTFBBQ" with turtles, and music by Gasolina. [http://lolsrsly.ytmnd.com/]
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*{{ytmnd|hehdotcom|Heh}}'s version is "SRSLY?" "OF CORZ" "U DONT SAI!" with seals, accompanied with Mark The 45 King's The 900 Number. [http://srslytk.ytmnd.com/]
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{{wikipedia|O_RLY?|O RLY?}}
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===Criticism===
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Some YTMND users, such as Kacen, are frustrated by the fact that the O RLY? owl tends to appear in YTMND fad compilations when its not an original YTMND fad, but a generic internet fad that began at 4chan and is now an old meme.
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
[http://www.orlyowl.com/ Original O RLY? Owl Website]<br>
 
[http://www.orlyowl.com/ Original O RLY? Owl Website]<br>
[http://www.hjo3.net/orly/ "O RLY?" Gallery]
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[http://www.hjo3.net/orly/ "O RLY?" Gallery]<br>
[http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic.php?id=346575/ "Newgrounds ORLY Owl Thread"]
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[http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic.php?id=346575 Newgrounds O RLY? Owl Thread]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:11, February 25, 2011

O RLY?
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Original YTMND:
O RLY?
by limecat402
May 21, 2005
Worthy Spinoffs:
Used Music:

The O RLY? YTMND is the spawn of the "O RLY?" owl of Internet Meme fame. The origins of this particular fad come from 4chan as a response to posts that were difficult to believe, non-sequitur, nonsensical, or drew skepticism. The phrase itself likely originated in the Something Awful FYAD forum, while the snowy owl image originated at 4chan.

Origins and Fad Structure

The original O RLY YTMND was created on May 21, 2005 by limecat402. It is only one of three YTMNDs he has made to date, but it is probably the most prolific YTMND to date due to its cult-status as an internet phenomenon.

A typical, basic O RLY YTMND consists of a wide-eyed Snow Owl with the phrase O RLY? juxtapositioned beneath it.

The phrase O RLY is internet shorthand for oh really, and is typically used to mock AOL users or used as a response to a non-sequitur. This use is very similar to I Love Lamp, which is used when someone adds something particularly useless to a discussion.

Expansions upon the original phenomenon include a Great Horned Owl emblazoned with the words "YA RLY!" in response to the Snowy Owl, and a third owl with the exclamation "NO WAI!".

Possible Overuse

At this point, there there are hundreds, if not thousands, of permutations of this internet meme. The ease with which this kind of YTMND can be created (read: a quick MSPaint job) cause widespread use and abuse of the O RLY fad.

Music choice

The most popular song choices for the fad includes "Rock Lobster" by The B-52s and "Popcorn" by the M & H Band, the latter being a remake of the original "Popcorn". Both songs are on the YTMND Soundtrack (Rock Lobster on Volume 4 and Popcorn on Volume 5). Recently, a newer rave version of "Popcorn" by Gucci has become popular.

Alternate universes

PTKFGS

In the first alternate universe, "O RLY?" is called "R U SHUR?" "SHUR M SHUR" "KENT B!!!", with images of cats together with Daft Punk's Da Funk. [1]

Both "R U SHUR" and "SHUR M SHUR" images were originally created by User:NeoMatrixClt, who used loops from DJ Talpy's Megamix 2003. [2] [3]

YesYes

In the second alternate universe, YesYes, there's three variants.

  • "4 RL?" "4 SUR" "GT OWT!" with fishes, accompained by Basement Jaxx' Where's Your Head At?. [4]
  • "how do u no?" "coz i no" "STFUG!" with squirrels, together with TechnoMadness' remixed Tetris theme. [5]
  • "SRSLY?" "YA SRSLY" "WTF!?" with dogs and an edited Popcorn theme. [6]

4th Corner

Many different universes have been made, but none of them are "official".

  • YHTMOAG has got "lol srsly?" "YA SRSLY" "OMGWTFBBQ" with turtles, and music by Gasolina. [7]
  • Heh's version is "SRSLY?" "OF CORZ" "U DONT SAI!" with seals, accompanied with Mark The 45 King's The 900 Number. [8]
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Criticism

Some YTMND users, such as Kacen, are frustrated by the fact that the O RLY? owl tends to appear in YTMND fad compilations when its not an original YTMND fad, but a generic internet fad that began at 4chan and is now an old meme.

External Links

Original O RLY? Owl Website
"O RLY?" Gallery
Newgrounds O RLY? Owl Thread