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Goodbye to the First Major Submarine Internet Cable

The meme features a close-up photo of a cut submarine internet cable (showing its internal wiring cross-section) alongside a circular inset image of a submarine cable laid on the ocean floor. At the bottom of the image, white text reads: *Goodbye forever to the first major submarine cable that gave us access to the internet.* It serves as a commemorative post marking the end of service for the pioneering undersea cable that enabled early global internet connectivity, combining visual evidence of the cable's structure and its underwater deployment to highlight its historical significance.
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Goodbye forever to the first major submarine cable that gave us access to the internet.

Overview

The meme features a close-up photo of a cut submarine internet cable (showing its internal wiring cross-section) alongside a circular inset image of a submarine cable laid on the ocean floor. At the bottom of the image, white text reads: Goodbye forever to the first major submarine cable that gave us access to the internet. It serves as a commemorative post marking the end of service for the pioneering undersea cable that enabled early global internet connectivity, combining visual evidence of the cable's structure and its underwater deployment to highlight its historical significance.

Origin notes

This meme originates from the platform 9Gag, as specified in the provided additional information. It is an original user-created meme, combining real photos of submarine internet cables with commemorative text to share a moment of internet history. 9Gag is a popular social media platform focused on viral memes, tech content, and internet culture, where posts like this are shared to inform and resonate with users interested in technology and digital history. There is no indication that this is a remix or repost of content from another platform.

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