You Don't Say: The Origins of the Internet's Favorite Memes

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By Andrea Romano2014-04-08 18:00:14 +0200

Think you know where "Overly Attached Girlfriend" and "I Should Buy a Boat" first came from? If you assumed they just popped onto your News Feed out of nowhere, you've made a huge mistake.

The YouTube channel Top10Memes explores the origins of the Internet's most famous — and infamous — memes. While some jokes, like "Condescending Wonka" or "Confused Gandalf," have easily traceable backgrounds, you might be surprised to learn the obscure roots of your favorite shareable gags.

See also: Grumpy Cat Auditions to Replace David Letterman

So, here's what you learned today: Memes aren't just a clever and effective way of communicating on the Internet, they're also the perfect homage to pop culture.

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Topics: internet, Memes, rage-comics, reddit, Social Media, Videos, viral video, Watercooler

Image: Mashable