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Memes have become a pervasive and integral part of internet culture, reflecting the humor, trends, and social commentary of the online community. Here are some interesting facts about memes:
Origin of the Term: The word "meme" was coined by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book "The Selfish Gene." He used it to describe an idea, behavior, or style that spreads within a culture.
Doge Meme: The "Doge" meme, featuring a Shiba Inu dog with captions written in broken English and Comic Sans font, became widely popular around 2010. The dog in the meme is named Kabosu, and the captions often consist of phrases like "such wow" and "very [adjective]."
Rickrolling: Rickrolling is a bait-and-switch prank that involves posting a hyperlink supposedly leading to relevant content (such as an interesting article or video) but instead redirects the viewer to the music video for Rick Astley's 1987 song "Never Gonna Give You Up."
Pepe the Frog: Pepe the Frog, created by cartoonist Matt Furie, became a widely used meme but also faced controversy as it was sometimes associated with hate symbols. Furie has since tried to reclaim the character as a symbol of positivity.
Impact Font: The use of the Impact font with white text outlined in black became a hallmark of early internet memes. Commonly associated with phrases like "Top Text" and "Bottom Text," this style has since evolved, and modern memes often use a variety of fonts and styles.
Harambe: The shooting of Harambe, a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016, led to an internet phenomenon where Harambe became a symbol for various jokes, memes, and online tributes. The phrase "Dicks out for Harambe" gained popularity as a humorous and bizarre tribute.
Meme Generators: With the rise of meme culture, various online tools and meme generators allow users to create and share their own memes easily. These tools often provide templates, text options, and image editing features.
Area 51 Raid: In 2019, a Facebook event titled "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us" went viral, with millions of people expressing interest in attending. While the event itself was mostly a joke, it led to a plethora of memes and internet humor surrounding the idea of storming the secretive military base.
"This Is Fine" Dog: The "This Is Fine" meme features an image of a dog sitting in a room engulfed in flames, calmly stating that everything is fine. It originated from a webcomic called "Gunshow" by KC Green and is often used to express a sense of resignation or acceptance in the face of chaos.
Kermit the Frog "But That's None of My Business": This meme involves a picture of Kermit the Frog sipping tea with the caption "But That's None of My Business." It's often used to sarcastically comment on or distance oneself from drama or controversial situations.
Memes are dynamic and constantly evolving, reflecting the changing nature of internet culture and humor.