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Thanks for your inspiration Jill Rebryna
“Fueled by steam, spite, and the tears of lesser automatons.”
For the emotionally unavailable warbot.
“When you’re late, caffeinated, and mildly radioactive:
‘Can I walk fast enough to activate my Flux Capacitor
Temporal travel is now available at a brisk pace.
Brian Lippincott, thank you for your suggestion, and I have more ideas to follow.
Walking didn’t quite cut it… so I upgraded to feline velocity.The
Flux Capacitor is now fully engaged because time waits for no gentleman.
“I’ve released the polarity…”
I reached out to you for your meme ideas, and some of you went even further and turned your ideas into reality (for lack of a better term) and went the full hog.
Thank you, Gary Stenning, for your contribution of the great Dr Who Tardis-themed steampunk meme.
The Great British Steam Off – where contestants compete to create unique contraptions and delicacies based on a steampunk sub-genre each week, judged by Lady Leith of Moreton-in-Marsh, and Viscount Hollywood of Smarton, Kent. The finalists slog it out in a tea duelling grand finale. The winner receives a round-the-world trip in the royal zeppelin.
The official “The Great British Steam-Off” poster!
No points given for noticing the unintentional typos.
Another take from our erlia meme, inspired by our Instagram follower @tales_of_the_chamaeleon.
“Choux in 8 minutes? Deploy the crème cephalopod!”
Nothing says elegance like precision-frothed vanilla custard under pressure.
This one is dedicated to Jill Rebryna; thanks for your suggestions.
“This creative homage breathes new life into Johannes Vermeer’s 17th-century masterpiece by blending its timeless elegance with the retro-futuristic style of steampunk.” -The Steampunk Meme Logbook.
#steampunkstuff #homage #GOAT #goatwithapearlearing #girlwithapearlearring #johnnesvermeer #vermeer #goggles #headscarf #pearl #earings #pearlearrings
Assisted by Automaton Improvisation.
Facebook, 11th August 2025.
In a fascinating fusion of classic art and modern subculture, the iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring” has been re-imagined as “Horaciao the Steampunk Goat.” This creative homage breathes new life into Johannes Vermeer’s 17th-century masterpiece by blending its timeless elegance with the retro-futuristic style of steampunk.
The original painting is celebrated for its masterful use of light and shadow, the subject’s captivating gaze, and the striking simplicity of her attire, highlighted by the luminous pearl earring. In this re-interpretation, the essence of the original is preserved while introducing a whimsical and inventive twist. Horaciao, the goat, stands in for the girl, his natural form adorned with steampunk elements. The pearl earring remains a central feature, its classic beauty contrasting with the intricate brass goggles and cogs that are now part of the subject’s headwear.
This artistic project is a brilliant example of how classic works can continue to inspire and evolve, proving that art knows no bounds—not even those between a Dutch master and a whimsical steampunk goat. It invites us to see the familiar in a new light, celebrating the enduring appeal of the original while showcasing the boundless creativity of a modern artistic movement.
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