The adage 'There Are No Girls on the Internet' is one of the oldest and most enduring tropes of web culture, often associated with Rule 29 and Rule 30 of the 'Rules of the Internet.' Originating in the late 1990s and early 2000s on platforms like 4chan and IRC chats, the phrase was originally used to describe the perceived male dominance of early tech and gaming spaces. Rather than a literal claim, it functioned as a satirical warning about internet anonymity, suggesting that anyone claiming to be a woman was likely a man in disguise. Today, the meme is used ironically to mock outdated views on gender in digital spaces or to celebrate the nostalgic, chaotic era of early message boards.