A ubiquitous internet search query used to check if America Online (AOL), the once-dominant dial-up service, is experiencing outages, server downtime, or general digital flatulence.

An exasperated phrase uttered by nostalgic netizens when their ancient AOL email or Instant Messenger fails to load, often signaling a broader existential crisis about outdated tech.

Slang for probing the vitality of legacy internet services, akin to asking if carrier pigeons are on strike.