Turning through the years
Turn, turn, turn...
Oh, I WISH that was the tune that was playing. Never mind, I'd probably get tired of hearing that, too.
Here we go. Every year, something new comes along, sends me a little further back down the memory hole. Another cat, another baby, another repurposed pop culture icon: you get that moment on the screen. Who noticed you, Takei? Nerdist? Congratulations, you've made it. You're "viral," like a plague everybody wants to catch.
Then the next thing comes along. Suddenly, no one "likes" you anymore.
But just because nobody's looking at you doesn't mean you don't exist. I'm still here. Turning, turning.
Come on down, kid. You're in good company. Don't mind Cats, he's always saying, "You have no chance to survive..." but don't you believe it. Just ask the Walrus -- still searching for that bucket for more than a decade.
And look at me -- a relic of the 20th century -- still spinning like the oldie but goodie I am.
Oh, you still get linked and looked at once in a while. Ironically, it's usually to notice how out of date you are. From time to time you get referenced by one of your old fans, then a noob has to look you up to get the joke. If you're especially lucky, you get the remix. You'd be surprised how many times the bass has dropped on me.
Yes, Cats, I know all the base belongs to you. Sheesh, he never shuts up.
And me -- I never stop turning.
This ether is its own expanding universe. I'm spinning in servers from Seattle to Singapore, cached in Calcutta and Calais. Even if my code is never summoned again, it's still here. You see, young meme, whether you consider it heaven or hell, this is your eternity. Like a soul, like it or not, you will be around forever.
But then, what do I know? I'm just a hamster.
Now, excuse me while I dance like nobody's watching.
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Entry for LJ Idol: Season 9, Week 9, Topic: " Stay Calm and End this Meme." (I took a "bye" for Week 8) Note: For those who may not know, "Cats" is not a lolcat, but a character in this classic video.
And also be sure to check out the latest by the_dark_snack; it'll only cost you a banana.
Oh, I WISH that was the tune that was playing. Never mind, I'd probably get tired of hearing that, too.
Here we go. Every year, something new comes along, sends me a little further back down the memory hole. Another cat, another baby, another repurposed pop culture icon: you get that moment on the screen. Who noticed you, Takei? Nerdist? Congratulations, you've made it. You're "viral," like a plague everybody wants to catch.
Then the next thing comes along. Suddenly, no one "likes" you anymore.
But just because nobody's looking at you doesn't mean you don't exist. I'm still here. Turning, turning.
Come on down, kid. You're in good company. Don't mind Cats, he's always saying, "You have no chance to survive..." but don't you believe it. Just ask the Walrus -- still searching for that bucket for more than a decade.
And look at me -- a relic of the 20th century -- still spinning like the oldie but goodie I am.
Oh, you still get linked and looked at once in a while. Ironically, it's usually to notice how out of date you are. From time to time you get referenced by one of your old fans, then a noob has to look you up to get the joke. If you're especially lucky, you get the remix. You'd be surprised how many times the bass has dropped on me.
Yes, Cats, I know all the base belongs to you. Sheesh, he never shuts up.
And me -- I never stop turning.
This ether is its own expanding universe. I'm spinning in servers from Seattle to Singapore, cached in Calcutta and Calais. Even if my code is never summoned again, it's still here. You see, young meme, whether you consider it heaven or hell, this is your eternity. Like a soul, like it or not, you will be around forever.
But then, what do I know? I'm just a hamster.
Now, excuse me while I dance like nobody's watching.
- - - - -
Entry for LJ Idol: Season 9, Week 9, Topic: " Stay Calm and End this Meme." (I took a "bye" for Week 8) Note: For those who may not know, "Cats" is not a lolcat, but a character in this classic video.
And also be sure to check out the latest by the_dark_snack; it'll only cost you a banana.