20 Most RUTHLESS Acts of Trolling Ever

VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey

From online polls gone wrong to epic internet pranks, these trolling acts pushed boundaries and created internet history. Join us as we count down the most ruthless trolling moments ever! Our list includes internet legends, corporate disasters, and celebrity pranks that left the world laughing, confused, or outraged. Which act of digital mischief do you think deserves the top spot? From 4chan's takeover of Time Magazine's poll to Mountain Dew's naming disaster, Patton Oswalt's Twitter trolling to the GameStop short squeeze that cost hedge funds billions, these moments defined trolling culture. We'll also cover classics like John Titor's time travel claims and the infamous "Boaty McBoatface" incident! Which incident do you think was the most ruthless? Share in the comments.

  • #20: Prank Calls
  • #19: Andy Kaufman
  • #18: Cooking iPhones
  • #17: The GameStop Short Squeeze
  • #16: John Titor
  • #15: The Burger King Twitter Hack
  • #14: Tay Turns Racist
  • #13: Boaty McBoatface
  • #12: Fred Durst Society of the Humanities and Arts
  • #11: Taylor Swift's Biggest Fan Contest
  • #10: Operation Troll The NSA
  • #9: Justin Bieber Gets Sent to North Korea
  • #8: Patton Oswalt Trolls Twitter
  • #7: Project Chanology
  • #6: Dub the Dew
  • #5: Nathan Fielder Ruins Relationships
  • #4: #CosbyMeme
  • #3: Over 9000
  • #2: He Will Not Divide Us
  • #1: 4chan Takes Over the Time 100 Magazine Poll

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