Something Awful (SA) is a legendary internet forum founded by Richard 'Lowtax' Kyanka in 1999, serving as the primordial soup for much of modern meme culture. It is responsible for iconic creations like Slender Man, the 'All Your Base Are Belong To Us' craze, and the concept of 'Let's Plays.' The 'Something Awful' meme style often reflects the site's signature brand of cynical, surreal, and often gatekept humor. Using this template allows creators to tap into the 'Goon' subculture, utilizing snarky commentary and retro forum aesthetics to mock internet trends or share niche inside jokes.