1999 / Web post / Flash-intro parody
Zombo.com
An endless Flash introduction promised anything and delivered no actual site.
The original is hosted off-site; this page provides context and a link to it.
What was this?
Colored dots pulse while a voice repeats impossible promises.
Why it spread
The URL was a compact joke for anyone stuck waiting through Flash intros.
What happened
Colored dots pulse while a voice repeats impossible promises.
Where it came from
Joshua Levine created Zombo.com in 1999 as a parody of decorative Flash introductions.
Why it mattered
Zombo.com made a web-design annoyance into the punchline.
How it spread
The URL was a compact joke for anyone stuck waiting through Flash intros.
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