I recall this post as well. Some more information:

There was a general trend of phases including Web 2.0 and a following grungier look, then it talked about rounded corners I think. There were examples linked throughout the post.

[And found it. Is this it OP?](http://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/yqb4c/eli5_why_do_visual_trends_in_technology_change_so/c5y0yi2)

EDIT: Wow, thanks for the gold!

The post was mildly lengthy, and I believe the user was involved in some sort of graphic or web design occupation.  The rest of the details are in the title, really.

I had [mentioned the comment](http://www.reddit.com/r/minimalism/comments/165sk3/its_like_someone_just_ironed_the_logo_xpost_rfunny/c7t6h82) in /r/minimalism, and another redditor was interested enough to ask me to come here and see if you guys could help track it down.  Thanks.

[TOMT][Reddit Comment] User explains trends in graphic design over the past 10+ years, includes many examples of sites like yahoo then and now, and concludes by telling us where the current trend is heading