Today is my last day working for Rocketboom.
I’m incredibly proud of everything we’ve built over the last 3 years, and am particularly astounded by the success of Know Your Meme. It’s gone from some goofy ideas about wearing labcoats and talking about rickroll to a legitimate research operation, with a dedicated writing staff, 30+ videos, a guest appearance by Weird Al and millions of YouTube views.
The Meme Database website I first hacked together over 2 weeks in December 2008 has now grown into a 500,000+ daily pageviews internets powerhouse, with a blossoming community of researchers.
Our Internet video aggregator & viral video tracking system Mag.ma grows more expansive & useful by the day.
Come Monday I’ll be joining the awesome team at 140 Proof here in San Francisco, and am excited to be tackling some big new challenges.
Jamie’s been amazing co-worker and mentor for me this past year Rocketboom and before that with FuckFlickr. I’m very very proud to have work with him and excited to see him tackle new challenges at 140 Proof.
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justin said:
You are, and will always be, a legend my friend
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Jamie’s been amazing co-worker and mentor...me this past year Rocketboom and before that...
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msg said:
keep up the awesome! Have you told your beard yet?
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andrearosen reblogged this from jamiew and added:
an even greater beard. Frowny emoticons all around.
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You are awesome Jamie,...new gig! Rocketboom won’t...quite...
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oats said:
Congrats sir on making the move! I can smell the… (darn I can’t finish this analogy, something about breaking trees and how it spawns new growth)
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kellyreeves said:
Wow! CONGRATS buddy!
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interweber said:
JAMIEEEE nooooooooooooooooo
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kateoplis said:
So proud of you. Best of luck with your new team and thanks for showing your beautiful face!
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blakewhitman said:
Good luck and godspeed my friend. You are leaving an INTERNET LEGACY!
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