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Star Wars costume organization. It only makes sense that its 404 page would play on Obiwan's
famous jedi mind trick with a "weak-minded" stormtrooper.
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Yes, Houston, a 404 is definitely a problem.
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A nice ol' chap comes to your assistance on ApartmentHomeLiving.com if you run across a 404 error page. Click the lovely lady peering from behind the frame for proper navigation suggestions.
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"Uh-Oh! SpaghettiOs!" You know you're a part of pop culture if your jingle makes it into a 404 error page. The popular SpaghettiOs marketing jingle is here to stay.
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Head over to Blippy's 404 page for an adventure. Keep clicking on the boy dressed in a unicorn outfit to discover a triple rainbow! Who knew a 404 page could be so fun?
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In an ode to early horror films, Factor D features an appropriately horrific 404 error accompanied by a beautiful, yet terrified scream queen.
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Many 404 error pages apologize for the error. Not this one. It's obviously your fault.
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This 404 error page is a beautiful depiction of "Track 404," a fictitious NYC subway line. Check it out to experience the full animation.
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"You can click anywhere else, but you can't click here." Love it.
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Most of us would like to run into a 404 error page just as much as we'd like to run into the Grim Reaper.
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When you're facing "sharks with laser beams attached to their frickin' heads," what do you expect? Definitely a 404 error.
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Well, that can't be good.
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Picking a 404 error page design that is consistent with your name is an appropriate move. CSSscoop chose a melting ice cream cone, with a scoop of ice cream, of course.
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Sarcasm in dire situations is always appreciated, right?
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Try not to make any missteps on GOG, or you'll end up lost in the cosmos.
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Insulting your readers doesn't usually help, but this 404 made me chuckle.
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Hoppermagic chose to stick to its brand imagery when creating its 404 page.
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There's just something about a really frustrated baby that catches your attention. And if you've made it to this 404 page, you probably feel his pain.
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If you can't think of something clever to say on your 404 page, just write exactly what your users are thinking.
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Jackfig added a creative touch to its 404 error page, with an inspirational haiku.
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Jolie Poupée, creator of eco-friendly children's clothes, serves up an audience-appropriate 404 on its site.
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This 404 error page is reminiscent of the kitschy tourist shirts that your lousy friends and relatives buy you when they visit amazing places.
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Prithee, go medieval on your site's visitors if need be.
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Imagery always makes a 404 more entertaining.
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Some 404 error pages do a wonderful job of explaining to users exactly what caused the 404 error. OrangeCoat provides a fun decision tree for lost web surfers that is sure to help them along their merry ways.
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Have fun with colors, shapes and exclamations.
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Sick Designer captures the depression that a 404 can cause on its error page.
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How fitting that a student-centric site would feature an addition problem on its 404 page.
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This page just pops. We like it.
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For true entertainment value, why not just tell a story? The North Face does just that by creating a tale about link-eating mountain goats.
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You might have been pwned, burned, punk'd or rickrolled recently, but have you been 404'd? Click
here to join the party.
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Excitement! Adventure! Ahhhhh, where I am?!
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Our sentiments exactly.
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If, after searching for hours, you still can't find the page you were seeking, Chuck Norris probably has it.
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