MS Paint, 1985-2017

Microsoft Paint isn’t dying—it’s just finding a new home

The 32-year-old program introduced many generations to photo editing on a computer.

On Jul 24, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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This mad genius is recreating ‘Blade Runner’ shot for shot in MS Paint

Quite an experience living in MS Paint, isn't it?

On Oct 19, 2016 by Sarah Weber

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Jim’ll Paint It makes good on his promise

Robocop, Bill Murray, and more than a few offbeat Britishisms have made this MS Paint Tumblr a total hit.

On Mar 7, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Literally illustrated, “Thrift Shop” makes even less sense

YouTube user Literal MSPaint sketches out a music video for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's "Thrift Shop."

On Mar 4, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Behind Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck Adventure Game

"Homestuck as a ‘movement’ is not under my control," creator Andrew Hussie told the Daily Dot, "and never really was."

On Sep 7, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Behind the wonderful and weird soundtrack to Homestuck

Clark Powell is one of several composers that help score Homestuck, the sprawling webcomic by Andrew Hussie. 

On Sep 3, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Inside the strange, brave new world of Homestuck

Homestuck isn't just a webcomic. It's an Inception-like multimedia experience, built by and for fans.

On Aug 2, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Reddit’s 9 best obscure image forums

We've gone on an exploration and discovered nine subreddits that are a treasure trove of the unforgettable.

On Jun 6, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Hyperbole and a Half cartoonist resurfaces

Cartoonist Allie Brosh took to Reddit to update fans on her struggle with depression. 

On Mar 14, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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YouTube right now! LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” in MSPaint

"The pinnacles of art and music combine at last," reads the description to this awesomely animated music video. 

On Jan 23, 2012 by Kris Holt