The story behind the Always Has Been meme
This meme originated from a December 11, 2016, post by Redditor Wiegand6 on /r/dankmemes, featuring an MS Paint drawing of two astronauts.
The first astronaut is surprised by the flat Earth, while the second points a gun, saying "Sry fam."
This concept evolved on August 7, 2018, when a 4chan user adapted it to show America as the surprise. The Ohio variation gained traction in October 2019, leading to widespread edits and adaptations across platforms. Learn more on Know Your Meme.
#3 most used meme
This meme is one of the most used memes in the USA. It ranks #3! Meme Studio's analysis of search query data from Google Trends brought up meme formats that all were expected, but also some that were a suprise. Check the full list of the 20 most popular meme templates.
How to make a Always Has Been meme?
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