Just remembered a true Web 1.0 time capsule Stinkymeat.net. Mahlon Smith’s legendary “research” into what happens when you leave meat outside and document the decay.
I can’t believe the site is still up in 2025. Gross, hilarious and pure early-internet charm.
Makes me wonder… could someone repeat the “experiment” today with the same cuts of meat, same daily photos and compare the data? For science, of course.
“hi-res”
The above image is my new desktop wallpaper.Whoah, a 640*480 image ?! now that’s fidelity!
I remember he also had a “stinky feet” series of experiments until he has on the verge of developing cellulitis or something…
Now I feel old.
My girlfriend and I followed the stinkymeat and stinkyfeet projects eagerly anticipating each update. The feet one was especially horrifying. I’m surprised he didn’t end up in the hospital.
I also feel old
This was an amazing read! Thanks!
I think I read about it way back then on slashdot …
I still have the OG T-shirt somewhere!
Sausage: $1.50
Now, I don’t actually know meat prices anymore, but I think this dates it more than the style of web page.
It had me rolling a bit. This is the kind of wonderful madness I think of when I think of the wild west days of the internet. Although I’m sure there was a lot of crap too.
This was an awesome ride, thanks for sharing!!
Never heard of it before. Thanks for the wild ride!
could someone repeat the “experiment” today with the same cuts of meat, same daily photos and compare the data?
Be the change you want to see etc. etc. stinkymeat.ly is currently available and has a distinct 2020s ring to it.
could someone repeat the “experiment” today with the same cuts of meat, same daily photos and compare the data?Be the change you want to see etc. etc. stinkymeat.ly is currently available and has a distinct 2020s ring to it.
Project Stinkymeat 2.0, now with high-res photos and a livestream. I’m just here to inspire a new generation.
