# Online Time-Wasting Guides This Internet Flowchart by Doghouse Diaries is Comical By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-07-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-flowchart-by-doghouse-diaries References: [pleated-jeans](http://www.pleated-jeans.com/2012/07/20/the-internet-flowchart/4429-2/) This minimalist Internet flowchart is easy to follow and full of commentary about the way in which people [surf the web](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-web-journeys). The comic, which was created by Doghouse Diaries, a group known for putting out hilarious content featuring commentary on pop culture phenomena. Specifically, this piece makes a statement about the way in which users waste so much time on the Internet, and how the use of the web stunts productivity. Arranged as a flowchart, this is a never-ending stream of questions that question the reader about their surfing tendencies. Simple yet straight to the point, this flowchart will get plenty of laughs, and perhaps helps aid the [issues of procrastinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/procrastination-slayer). Sure to resonate with many Internet enthusiasts, this will likely go viral throughout the blogosphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Internet Flowcharts:** Opportunity for creating minimalist flowcharts that humorously comment on internet usage and procrastination. - **Anti-productivity Culture:** Opportunity to address the issue of wasted time and low productivity caused by excessive internet use. - **Viral Internet Content:** Opportunity to create viral content that resonates with internet enthusiasts and spreads throughout the blogosphere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to create minimalist flowcharts that entertain and comment on internet usage. - **Time Management:** Opportunity for time management professionals to address the issue of wasted time caused by excessive internet use. - **Digital Marketing:** Opportunity for digital marketers to create viral content that engages internet enthusiasts and generates online buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sarcastic Internet Search Tutorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-me-google-that.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Instant Micro-Entertainment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-button.md) - [Absurd Content Feeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absurd-content.md) - [Browsing Productivity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browser-time.md) - [Intentional Online Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-internet.md) - [Simple Joke Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-jokes1.md) - [Browser Productivity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindflow.md) - [Time-Limiting Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browsetimelimit.md)