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| − | '''uncle philTMND''' sites first began appearing after the original site was created by the user [http://ytmnd.com/users/dasmoose dasmoose]on Jan 13th, 2008. uncle philTMND sites are based on the sitcom character Phillip Banks. Although some claim that the fad was a forced effort by some parties, its popularity caught on instantly. Particularly, Uncle Phil's love for mashed potatoes is realized in the accentuated quote "Pillowy mounds of mashed potatoes." | + | '''uncle philTMND''' sites first began appearing after the original site was created by the user [http://ytmnd.com/users/dasmoose dasmoose]on Jan 13th, 2008. uncle philTMND sites are based on the sitcom character Phillip Banks. Although some claim that the fad was a forced effort by some parties, its popularity caught on instantly. Particularly, Uncle Phil's love for mashed potatoes is realized in the accentuated quote "Pillowy mounds of mashed potatoes." keatonkeaton999 made the first site with the watermark used in the fad. |
The toolkit for uncle philTMNDs can be found {{ytmnd|unclephilisfat|here}}. | The toolkit for uncle philTMNDs can be found {{ytmnd|unclephilisfat|here}}. | ||
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While many fads are often tied down by one song or image, users have found numerous ways to encorporate Phillip Banks and mashed potatoes into unique YTMNDs. | While many fads are often tied down by one song or image, users have found numerous ways to encorporate Phillip Banks and mashed potatoes into unique YTMNDs. | ||
| + | ===Charm=== | ||
| + | Phillip Banks was one of the most charming and likeable sitcom characters of the nineties. | ||
==bonushobo's Epic Prediction== | ==bonushobo's Epic Prediction== | ||
Revision as of 21:10, January 23, 2010
| Uncle philTMND |
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| Original YTMND: |
| uncle philTMND |
| by dasmoose |
| January 13, 2008 |
| Worthy Spinoffs: |
uncle philTMND sites first began appearing after the original site was created by the user dasmooseon Jan 13th, 2008. uncle philTMND sites are based on the sitcom character Phillip Banks. Although some claim that the fad was a forced effort by some parties, its popularity caught on instantly. Particularly, Uncle Phil's love for mashed potatoes is realized in the accentuated quote "Pillowy mounds of mashed potatoes." keatonkeaton999 made the first site with the watermark used in the fad.
The toolkit for uncle philTMNDs can be found here.
Contents
Reasons for uncle philTMND's success
Versatility
While many fads are often tied down by one song or image, users have found numerous ways to encorporate Phillip Banks and mashed potatoes into unique YTMNDs.
Charm
Phillip Banks was one of the most charming and likeable sitcom characters of the nineties.
bonushobo's Epic Prediction
On the comment page of the unclephilisfat YTMND, about 7.5 months before the official release of philTMND, user bonushobo predicts the impending popularity of mashed po-ta-toes:
2007-05-27 03:39:55 bonushobo: i have a feeling i might be hearing this alot in the near future
2008-01-14 20:02:29 TravisBatos: bonushobo can predict the future?
2008-01-19 18:19:40 Ochobobo: lol
2008-01-23 22:41:05 Notedog: Epic prediction.
