Me in 2013 Reacting to Fox Comments
Dialogue
Text content
Little cousin: 'Hey, it's a fox.' Other little cousin: 'I wonder what it says?' Me who was around in 2013:
Overview
The meme features a two-part structure. The top section contains text of a conversation between two little cousins: one exclaims, 'Hey, it's a fox,' and the other responds, 'I wonder what it says?' Below this text is a screenshot from SpongeBob SquarePants depicting a fish character with a serious, knowing expression, labeled 'Me who was around in 2013.' This references the 2013 viral song 'What Does the Fox Say?' by Ylvis, which was extremely popular that year. The fish character's expression conveys nostalgia and recognition of the old meme, contrasting with the younger cousins' lack of familiarity, creating a humorous generational reference.
Origin notes
The visual element is a screenshot from the animated television show SpongeBob SquarePants, likely from an episode featuring the fish character in a formal or contemplative setting. The text overlay is user-added to create a meme that plays on nostalgia for 2010s internet culture, specifically the 2013 viral hit 'What Does the Fox Say?' This type of meme is commonly shared on social media platforms like Reddit, Twitter/X, or Instagram, where users engage with nostalgic references to past viral content. The combination of the SpongeBob screenshot and the text creates a relatable humor piece about generational differences in meme knowledge.