The '4chan ASCII Triforce Fail' refers to a long-running hazing ritual on the /b/ imageboard where users challenge others to post a Zelda Triforce symbol using ASCII characters. To successfully 'triforce,' a user must use a non-breaking space (Alt+255) to prevent the top triangle from shifting to the left; using regular spaces results in a failed, misaligned display. This failure is immediately met with the mocking phrase 'Newfags can't triforce.' Since its inception in the mid-2000s, the meme has served as a rite of passage and a way for 'oldfags' to distinguish themselves from newcomers, becoming a legendary piece of internet subculture that highlights the technical quirks of old-school forum software.