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The Strange Ouroboros of KICKASSIA | An Unironic Defense of Cringe

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The story of the thatguyofthegasses micronation takeover is one of the most bizarre and inspiring chapters in early internet history. Learn how a group of content creators seized control of a nation in the world's greatest larp.

0:00 The Birth of a Micro-Nation Masterpiece
9:42 The Withering Eye: Setting the Stage
32:13 Triumph and Trial: The Trailer Bait Battle
47:11 Inglorious Glory: The News Segment
1:05:25 The Beginning of the End of the Beginning
1:20:55 The Fall of the Risen
1:30:48 All the Really Bad Stuff Happens
1:39:46 Reflecting on a Digital Time Capsule & Art