Here are some creative Skype shutdown memes as user say goodbye

It’s the end of an era for many internet users. Microsoft has officially shut down Skype, and people are taking to social media to share their goodbyes, often with a touch of humor. The platform, once a dominant force in online communication, has seen a flood of creative memes as users reminisce and bid farewell.

Skype, launched in 2003, was revolutionary for its time, allowing people to make voice and video calls over the internet. For many, it was their first taste of digital face-to-face conversations, connecting them with friends and family across the globe. As one Reddit user, bluedancepants, put it, “Wow cause back then I thought it was revolutionary to be able to make calls with Skype rather than a phone. Well goes to show just because you were the first to do it doesn’t guarantee anything.”

The memes cropping up reflect this sense of nostalgia and the changing digital landscape. One popular meme depicts the Skype logo as Master Splinter from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, leading younger versions of apps like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, and Zoom. The second panel shows these “younger” apps grown into the formidable Ninja Turtles, with the smaller Skype logo still in the lead, a poignant nod to its pioneering role.

Another widely shared image shows Woody from Toy Story saying “So long, partner” to the Skype logo, perfectly capturing the bittersweet feeling for many.

Then there’s the classic “Grim Reaper” comic format. In one version, the Skype logo asks, “Was I good?” and the Grim Reaper replies, “No.” The next panel shows the Reaper clarifying, “I’m told you were the best,” as they sail off together.

Then, there’s also the Fast and Furious meme video that pretty much doesn’t need any explanation. Someone shared it on Reddit:

Here are a few other creative memes users shared online:

These memes, while humorous, highlight the significant impact Skype had on online communication. Some users also pointed out how Skype paved the way for the platforms that eventually surpassed it. Reddit user bezalil commented, “Skype walked so they could run… and then run him over”. Others, like user -Laffi-, shared fond memories: “Used Skype very much with my friends back when we studied, and some years after…even had our own group with a name…It was so much fun, and hilarious conversations! Skype was great at some time, but I haven’t used it in years.”

While newer platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Discord now dominate the scene, especially after the surge in remote work and online interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic, the legacy of Skype is undeniable. The outpouring of memes and memories shows that while the platform may be gone, it won’t soon be forgotten by the millions who used it to connect, chat, and build relationships in the digital age. As the internet says its goodbyes, it’s clear Skype holds a special place in the history of online communication.

Featured image credit: classicblox / Reddit