Would meatspin have the same impact if it were released today?

That’s why Meatspin probably wouldn’t have the same impact today if it were released today. Meatspin, one of the original shock sites, is a relic of a different time in internet history when casual homophobia was still a reasonable ingredient in the recipe for internet success. Launched on March 10, 2005, the site quickly took off.

Is meatspin a reaction video?

The majority of content surrounding Meatspin is reaction videos where people film their reactions or others' reactions to watching the video. There are dozens of Meatspin reactions on YouTube dating all the way back to 2006, some showing people laughing, some crying and some just straight-up bewildered.

What happened to Meatspin?

It’s time for a moment of silence. Legendary shock site Meatspin.com expired over the weekend. Since its founding in 2005, Meatspin was a rite of passage for unwitting message-board dupes, college roommates, and younger siblings. Many are the Millennials who recall clicking on a link from a friend, expecting a far different Web browsing experience.