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Definition[edit]
Greentext is a posting style on imageboards where each line begins with the ">" character, causing the text to appear green in most board stylesheets. It is commonly used for quoting, storytelling, and conveying sarcasm.
Features[edit]
- Lines start with the greater‑than symbol (>).
- Rendered in green (#789922) on 4chan and many clones.
- Often formatted as short, telegraphic sentences (">be me").
History[edit]
The convention traces back to Usenet quoting, but it became distinct on Futaba Channel and was popularized globally by 4chan in the mid‑2000s. Over time, "greentext stories" evolved into a recognizable meme format.
Example[edit]
>be me
>open fridge
>no tendies
>close fridge
>cry
