Newgrounds, founded by Tom Fulp in 1995, is a cornerstone of internet culture, famous for its 'Everything, by Everyone' motto and the iconic Tankman mascot. As the pioneer of Flash animation and indie gaming, it birthed legendary series like Pico's School, Alien Hominid, and Madness Combat. The Newgrounds meme aesthetic often taps into early 2000s nostalgia, edginess, and the 'wild west' era of the web. Today, the platform remains a hub for creators, with its visual style—characterized by the tank logo and vibrant underground art—frequently used to celebrate web history or mock modern sanitized internet culture.