Screenshots and Origins: Breaking Down the 'How Long Do Idiots Live' Meme Phenomenon

James H. Sterling By James H. Sterling
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Screenshots and Origins: Breaking Down the 'How Long Do Idiots Live' Meme Phenomenon

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12, 15 years

The prank exploited our subconscious trust in search engine design. Users who easily spot photoshopped celebrity portraits fell completely for a pristine piece of manipulated web layout.

James H. Sterling

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