The concept of memes has been around since 1976, when evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins coined the term in his book "The Selfish Gene". However, internet memes as we know them today, started to emerge in the early 2000s with the rise of social media and online communities.
They often originated from image macros, catchphrases, or viral videos, and were spread through platforms like 4chan, Reddit, and Twitter. Over time, memes have evolved to become a significant part of internet culture, with new ones emerging and old ones resurfacing all the time.
The concept of memes has been around since 1976, when evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins coined the term in his book "The Selfish Gene". However, internet memes as we know them today, started to emerge in the early 2000s with the rise of social media and online communities.
They often originated from image macros, catchphrases, or viral videos, and were spread through platforms like 4chan, Reddit, and Twitter. Over time, memes have evolved to become a significant part of internet culture, with new ones emerging and old ones resurfacing all the time.