The "You Are An Idiot" script relied on three main elements to achieve its effect:
(Ctrl+Shift+Esc on Windows) to kill the browser process if a site ever "locks" your screen. You Are An Idiot Fake Virus
When a user visited the site, they were greeted by three dancing smiley faces and a jaunty, high-pitched song that repeated the lyrics: "You are an idiot! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!" while the screen flashed violently between black and white. Why People Called it a "Virus" The "You Are An Idiot" script relied on
Modern browsers have effectively neutralized the "You Are An Idiot" script. If you stumble upon a recreation of the site today, your browser will likely block the pop-ups immediately. Why People Called it a "Virus" Modern browsers
The window.open function in JavaScript. Back then, browsers didn't have the robust pop-up blockers we have today, allowing one site to spawn dozens of new windows without permission. Evolution and Legacy