ASTROBAR2000

Step back in time and taste, into the Astro Bar 2000. A gaudy, 90's space themed lounge found somewhere between the forgotten web and the twilight zone.

<forgotten website> explodingdog.com

An interactive art project lives on in Internet lore

All images/content belong to: Sam Brown, “explodingdog”

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In January 2000, a website goes online that makes custom art based on user submitted email subject lines. It’s funny, intimate and endearing.

Minimalist design- c: Sam Brown

In 2008 site creator Sam Brown predicted the end of the Internet as it was at the time. Worth noting, imo

I will post the wayback link for users to see the site. This is a grab from its early days (2000).

explodingdog.com(archive)


Being on the graveyard shift I often feel isolated and alone. I have a family but due to circumstance and scheduling needs I am currently on Night Watch.

I have always been a night person so the hours don’t bother me, but lately the feelings of loneliness are new. And powerful. I have never felt needy for affection in the past and now somedays I feel like I’m on a desert island in my own life.


I am going to get a contact form or guestbook on here eventually but until then if you see anything interesting on the net you’d like me to check out or if you want to drop a line feel free to at:

Astrobar2000@gmail.com


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