DiscoverGaming Tech Brief By HackerNoon"Do a Barrel Roll!" – How My Favourite Video Game Catchphrase Took Over the Internet
"Do a Barrel Roll!" – How My Favourite Video Game Catchphrase Took Over the Internet

"Do a Barrel Roll!" – How My Favourite Video Game Catchphrase Took Over the Internet

Update: 2025-11-03
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/do-a-barrel-roll-how-my-favourite-video-game-catchphrase-took-over-the-internet.

Discover the story of how the video game catchphrase "Do a Barrel Roll!" became an internet meme and influenced pop culture in unexpected ways.

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- "Do a Barrel Roll!" is a video game catchphrase that originated from Star Fox 64.

- The phrase became an internet phenomenon with its own memes and even a Google Easter egg.

- The influence of the catchphrase extends beyond the internet, making appearances in pop culture and other video games.

- The enduring appeal of the catchphrase is attributed to its humor and shared experiences.

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"Do a Barrel Roll!" – How My Favourite Video Game Catchphrase Took Over the Internet

"Do a Barrel Roll!" – How My Favourite Video Game Catchphrase Took Over the Internet

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