Internet Culture: 14 Years Ago, Geoff Keighley Was Named The 'Dorito Pope'
Published 16 Oct 2026· Updated 19 Oct 2026· 3d ago
BloxBoys summary
- •Geoff Keighley named Dorito Pope 14 years ago
- •Product placement caused major gaming journalism backlash
- •Stolen Amazon package Halloween meme goes viral
- •Over 9000 catchphrase turns twenty years old
- •Weekly meme roundup covers Biddy Blas and South Park
Dorito Pope is a nickname given to gaming journalist Geoff Keighley following an interview between Keighley and LevelSave.com in October 2012. The effusive amount of product placement for Mountain Dew and Doritos during the interview led to
Overview
Internet Culture has highlighted major historic internet moments and current viral trends. Fourteen years ago, gaming journalist Geoff Keighley earned the nickname Dorito Pope after an interview heavily featuring Mountain Dew and Doritos products. Meanwhile, recent social media trends include a viral Halloween stolen package joke format and the twentieth anniversary of the iconic Over 9000 catchphrase.
What's New
- ▸Retrospective on Geoff Keighley earning the Dorito Pope nickname during an October 2012 interview
- ▸Viral Halloween trend on X featuring stolen Amazon package costume reveals
- ▸Anniversary highlight for the Dragon Ball Z catchphrase Over 9000 turning twenty years old
- ▸Weekly roundup detailing pop culture trends including Star Wars alien Biddy Blas and South Park
New Characters
- ▸Geoff Keighley — Gaming journalist nicknamed Dorito Pope following a notorious 2012 product placement interview
- ▸Biddy Blas — Obscure Star Wars alien character highlighted in the weekly meme roundup
- ▸Randy Marsh — South Park character featured in recent internet pop culture discussions
- ▸Talking Tom and Angela — Virtual pet characters that recently received an online makeover
Events
- ▸Mtn Dew and Doritos XP — Promotional event between PepsiCo and Microsoft offering double experience codes for Halo 4
What Players Should Know
- ▸Players can explore historic internet controversies that shaped modern gaming journalism
- ▸Social media users can participate in the viral Halloween stolen package meme template
- ▸Anime fans can celebrate two decades of the classic Over 9000 catchphrase
Release Information
The latest updates and retrospectives were published on October 16, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was Geoff Keighley called the Dorito Pope?
- He earned the nickname after a 2012 interview heavily featuring visible Mountain Dew and Doritos product placement.
- How does the stolen Amazon package meme work?
- Users post their Amazon cart items and use a template hoping whoever stole their package gets their planned Halloween costume.
- Where did the phrase Over 9000 originate?
- The catchphrase originates from the Japanese manga and anime series Dragon Ball Z.
Previous Updates
- Newest
14 Years Ago, Geoff Keighley Was Named The 'Dorito Pope'
16 Oct 2026- ▸Geoff Keighley named Dorito Pope after 2012 LevelSave.com interview
- ▸Heavy product placement sparked criticism of gaming journalism
- #2
Halloween Meme About Stolen Amazong Packages Goes Viral On X
16 Oct 2026- ▸Stolen package Halloween meme format trends on X
- ▸Kicked off by X user lyssibot5000 regarding a stolen Erling Haaland costume
- #3
The Weekly Meme Roundup: Biddy Blas, South Park, Fat Talking Tom And Angela And More
16 Oct 2026- ▸Roundup highlights Biddy Blas from Star Wars
- ▸Features Randy Marsh and makeovers for Talking Tom and Angela
- #4
Two Decades Ago On This Day, The 'It's Over 9000' Meme Was Born
15 Oct 2026- ▸Dragon Ball Z catchphrase Over 9000 reaches twenty year milestone
- ▸Used as an innumerable quantifier for large quantities
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Read the original announcementPublished 16 Oct 2026 · Last updated 19 Oct 2026