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.
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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.
BONUS: What Are Memes and Virality?