What’s in a splash page? For Joe Leifer of Hugs for Monsters, a splash page is a place to rip on IE6 users whose browsers aren’t compliant with his site. His series of confrontational splash pages are either hilarious or offensive, depending on what browser you’re using.
I can’t imagine that offending potential readers is good for business, but Joe Leifer’s in-your-face splash page series doesn’t seem to care about feelings. I can see his page perfectly fine, so I’m not too concerned either.
The gallery above contains screenshots of the splash page series; be advised that they contain plenty of strong language and profanity.
Offensive Splash Pages
Hugs for Monsters Punishes IE6 Users With Scathing Anti-Welcome
Trend Themes
1. Confrontational Web Design - Designing websites with aggressive and confrontational elements to attract attention.
2. Browser Compatibility Shaming - Punishing users with outdated browsers through aggressive on-site messaging.
3. Humorous Splash Pages - Creating humorous on-site splash pages to entertain users while the site loads.
Industry Implications
1. Web Design - The highly competitive industry can utilize confrontational web design to stand out.
2. Digital Marketing - Browser compatibility shaming can be used as a tactic to promote browser updates.
3. Comedy Content Creation - Creating humorous splash pages can be a trend in the entertainment industry to add more flair and personality to the website.