1997 / Web post / Satirical personal website
The Best Page in the Universe
Maddox made the certainty of an internet rant into a comic persona.
The original is hosted off-site; this page provides context and a link to it.
What was this?
Every petty judgment is delivered as a final ruling.
Why it spread
Short, sharply voiced pages moved easily through direct links and email.
What happened
Every petty judgment is delivered as a final ruling.
Where it came from
George Ouzounian, writing as Maddox, launched The Best Page in the Universe in 1997.
Why it mattered
The site helped establish the internet rant as a comic form.
How it spread
Short, sharply voiced pages moved easily through direct links and email.
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