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10 Classic Retro Memes from the Early Internet

Feeling nostalgic? Travel back in time with these 10 classic retro memes from the golden age of the internet.

February 10, 2026•Magic Meme Team

Before TikTok and reels, we had Rage Comics and image macros. Let's take a trip down memory lane to the memes that started it all.

1. Bad Luck Brian

Wins the lottery

Loses ticket

The unluckiest boy on earth.

2. Success Kid

Plugged USB in

First try

Fist pump moment.

3. Scumbag Steve

Borrows your lighter

Keeps it

We all knew a Steve.

4. Good Guy Greg

Sees you sleeping

Turns off the light

A true hero.

5. Overly Attached Girlfriend

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I looked at your browser history

Who is Google?

She's watching you.

6. Grumpy Cat

I smiled once

It was awful

The legend.

7. Philosophoraptor

If you drop soap

Is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

Deep thoughts.

8. Ancient Aliens

I'm not saying it was aliens

History channel at 2am.

9. First World Problems

My house is so big

The WiFi doesn't reach the bathroom

The struggle.

10. Ermahgerd

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Gershberms.

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