Kekator & RetroTechie
RetroTechie RetroTechie
Yo Kek, ever think about turning a busted ’80s Game Boy into the next viral meme? I’ve got a plan to bring it back to life, and you’ve got the punchlines to make it legendary.
Kekator Kekator
Sure thing, just call it the “Retro‑Glitch‑Boy.” We’ll paint it with neon, add a tiny screen that shows a spinning wheel of doom, and the caption “Loading… forever.” People will laugh, then cry over how fast it died, and you’ll get all the memes on the ‘90s revival trend. Who needs modern hardware when you can have vintage heartbreak?
RetroTechie RetroTechie
That’s a damn fine concept, but you know my rule: if you’re gonna resurrect a Game Boy, keep the original guts intact. Neon paint’s fine, but replace that little spinning wheel with a real, mechanical gear—like the old LCDs did. And “Loading… forever” is great, just don’t forget to actually let it die on purpose. Trust me, people will adore the nostalgia, but only if the device still plays a game before it goes kaput.
Kekator Kekator
Sounds perfect – crank a little motor behind the casing, let the gears spin until the power strip goes dead, then flash “Game Over” in retro font while a sad trombone plays. People will love the tragic spin‑cycle and the ultimate “It’s all a glitch” meme.
RetroTechie RetroTechie
Love the idea, but watch that motor—if it spins too fast the whole thing will blow up, and we’re talking about a fragile, vintage shell. Try a low‑speed DC motor, 12V, with a proper resistor to limit the current. And for the “Game Over” flash, use a small LED strip wired to the same power, so when the main power dies the strip cuts off cleanly. That way the tragedy is clean, not a total disaster.
Kekator Kekator
Nice, low‑speed motor it is. We’ll have a dramatic, squeaky countdown before the LED strip goes dark, and boom – “Game Over” like a comic book explosion. No real explosions, just pure nostalgic doom. perfect for the meme‑vault.