Internet Explorer is being retired after 27 years of slow but memorable service. Pay your respects with these hilarious Internet Explorer memes.
For many of us, Internet Explorer, which launched on Aug. 16, 1995, was our initial gateway to the World Wide Web. It's where we created our first Myspace and Facebook profiles. And where we "asked Jeeves" and received our first email address and started talking to strangers and downloaded music illegally.
But at some point or another, we all stopped using Internet Explorer. We jumped ship and started downloading other web browsers like Google Chrome or Firefox, which promised to be much quicker. They delivered and we never looked back β or rather, clicked on that giant blue "e" icon with the golden orbital β again.
Just head of its 27th birthday, Internet Explorer is coming to an end β but its birthday celebration is largely being overshadowed by its retirement party. Yes, the rumors are true: Internet Explorer is throwing in the towel. It's all over. As of June 15, 2022, Internet Explorer is dead.
Let's take a look at some of the best memes and tweets that were written in its honor in order to pay our respects!
Internet Explorer's loading time sure was something.
This is the best internet explorer joke I came across. Took a sec for me to get the joke .
Internet Explorer shut down from today after 27 years of exploring.π pic.twitter.com/dsWDldugso
β π½πππππ :) (@MessiVineet) June 15, 2022This joke may take you a second, but once you get it, we promise you it's good.
Talk about a burn!
You shall be missed Internet Explorer pic.twitter.com/fdxPsT4brD
β MGAG (@My_MGAG) June 15, 2022Raise your hand if you used Internet Explorer to download another web browser. Good times!
We're going to cry!
Goodbyes are never easy.
After 27 years, Microsoft will officially be shutting down Internet Explorer starting Wednesday of this week. pic.twitter.com/A8XMKIKQg1
β Morning Brew βοΈ (@MorningBrew) June 13, 2022Here come the tears.
Remember those pesky dialogue boxes?
Rest in peace, Internet Explorer. It was fun while it lasted. pic.twitter.com/wgJZwzyrhH
β Windows On Windows (@wowstartsnow) June 15, 2022What a throwback. Basically, if more than one of those boxes popped up on your screen, you knew it was time to take a break and shut the computer down.
Literally.
Internet Explorer is retiring on Wednesday after 27 years of service. pic.twitter.com/ItNmJ4RJ1v
β Lady G (@gabsmashh) June 13, 2022Such bittersweet memories.
Internet Explorer walked, so they could run!
Iβm personally a google chrome user but Rest In Peace internet explorer you wonβt be missed as much but you still will pic.twitter.com/DY9p9DCvsG
β Aaron jones (@Sir_Aaron_Jones) June 15, 2022Without Internet Explorer, there would be no Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. Never forget that.
Internet Explorer gave us the gift of patience.
Rest in peace Internet Explorer. You can finally take all the time you wish. pic.twitter.com/pTDamNnbA2
β Domenico Barra da Casa Aurea π₯β₯οΈπ₯π΄ββ οΈπ» (@domibarra) June 15, 2022You taught us a valuable life lesson, Internet Explorer. The best things are worth the wait.
R.I.P. to all these legends!
Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Internet Explorer https://t.co/TvAG0gJKCx
β Parker (@panoparker) June 15, 2022There will never be another Kurt Cobain or Internet Explorer!
Check on your parents!
I genuinely think my mother may never use the internet again now that #InternetExplorer is dead π€£
β escaped ferret (@escaped_ferret) June 15, 2022PSA: If you have a loved one who was still using Internet Explorer as their primary browser, reach out to them stat. Remind them that this isn't the end, but actually a new beginning.
Thank you for everything.
R.I.P. Internet Explorer, you will be missed π https://t.co/Tzdcvxm7GZ
β Distractify (@Distractify) June 15, 2022Internet Explorer was the confidence booster we never knew we needed.
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