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

Mashable - 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. Read more...More about Reddit, Viral Videos, Videos, Internet, and Social Media