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6 times 4chan hacked the internet

by Ian Roesler The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte’s editorial board. 4chan is one of the most ubiquitous websites on the internet. It is the stereotype of the internet. The most internet place on the internet. Take all the mundane parts, all the weird parts, all the racist, sexist, etc. parts, and put them all on one website and presto chango, you have 4chan. The website also shows what we as humanity can accomplish when we work together.

1. Changing the Results of the "Dub the Dew" Contest

changing the results
Image from Know Your Meme

2. Feud with Shia LaBeouf

He Will Not Divide Us eventually the location was found.

3. Tay.ai

tweeting racist stuff
Image from Engadget

4. Microwaving iPhones

It went about as well as one would imagine.

5. Mr. Worldwide goes to Alaska

Kodiak, Alaska

6. Taylor Swift goes to Deaf School

Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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