The most famous photo in the history of LAN parties is featured in a documentary. It depicts the gamer who was taped to the ceiling.
“We gamers” have sometimes had quite a funny culture, which has changed significantly in recent years. In the past, LAN parties were still quite common, where everyone hauled their computer and huge CRT monitor into a large hall (or a friend’s garage). This led to some pretty funny scenes and curious images. The most famous “LAN meme” that exists as a photo is now getting its own documentary – the gamer who was taped to the ceiling.
What kind of photo is this? The picture was taken in March 2003 and has made more than just one round on the internet. It stands as a symbol for gamers who won’t let anything get in the way of their hobby – and certainly not a lack of space. The image shows a well-filled room full of PC gamers sitting in front of their computers. One of them apparently couldn’t find a seat and had to resort to another solution: He was simply taped to the ceiling by his friends, so he didn’t take up space on the floor.
So “hanging freely” he still had access to his computer and needed only a little bit of space:
The image has since been shared thousands of times and has been turned into memes over and over again. There have also been wild theories about how the picture came about. Some speculate that it was just a “prank” by friends. Others think it came from a lack of space, and yet others believe it was staged just for the photo. But the truth will likely be revealed now.
What can be seen in the documentary? So far, the documentary has only received a trailer, but it already gives a good impression of what the finished film will look like. Accordingly, the crew of the original LAN party is gathered, and the entire event is revisited. The story of how a simple LAN party turned into an internet legend and what really lies behind this funny image will likely be explored.
Other “old things” from the time of 2003 are only known by true gamers from back then…
How serious is this supposed to be? It should be clear that the documentary does not take itself too seriously. After all, it states that “every generation has a legend” – a rather obvious exaggeration. Like the photo, one should therefore approach this documentary with a pinch of humor and view it as what it will likely be: A little time travel back to 2003, when LAN parties were still common and the craziest things happened there.
An exact release date has not yet been set, but the documentary is expected to be released in 2020.
