It's sometimes a bit hard to recall what we used to do before the internet was a thing. Where did people share photos of their dinner? How did they watch cat videos?
And to be fair, the internet has been around for quite a long time, which is why it's hard to remember pre-Twitter life.
The World Wide Web basically changed the world, and created a lightning-fast information system that made it much easier for people in Edinburgh to post funny photos online. And boy, did they take advantage of that. Here are 16 times Edinburgh and its residents have gone viral. Enjoy!
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1. When the world fell in love with Olive at Gorgie Farm
"Olive does things her own way, and does not care for any of the other birds or animals on the farm." Sadly, Olive has since passed away, but her memory will live on forever.
2. When someone decided to make this 'art' on Arthur's Seat:
How scenic.
3. When this builder invented the hi-vis kilt:
Perfect for dimly-lit ceilidhs beside motorways.
4. When this Edinburgh woman pranked her dad:
This is pure evil.
5. When this nightclub meme caught everyone's imagination
6. When this son annoyed his dad on Twitter
7. When Sean had to deal with disappointment
8. When this Edinburgh lad had the best chat-up line
It's not a real job, sadly. But it should be.
9. When this cheeky dog got caught in the act:
This was at Safari Lounge in Edinburgh. Everyone knows that stolen chips are the tastiest.
10. When the worst-ever breakfast roll was revealed at the airport
A Reddit user went viral after he posted a photo of a sandwich he bought at Edinburgh Airport.
"This is what a £3.20 bacon and egg roll from Edinburgh airport looks like," he wrote.
11. And the world's worst chips and cheese, too.
12. When this hilarious 'Forth Road Bridge' sign did the rounds:
It was fake sadly. But still, top marks to whoever made it.
13. When Ian Rankin cracked everyone up.
14. And so did this Edinburgh-based Twitterer.
15. When this amazing graffiti showed up in Leith:
16. And finally, when Laura took this iconic photo:
Tourists really are the gift that keeps on giving.
Thanks for all the laughs, the internet! Here's to another 30 years.
