Know Your Meme documented the origin and spread of memes with the seriousness of an encyclopedia and the deadpan of a science show. Started by the Rocketboom video blog in 2008, it was the reference for 2010's rage comics, advice animals and viral videos.
- Domain in 2010
- knowyourmeme.com
- Launched
- December 2008
- Founders
- Rocketboom (Andrew Baron, Kenyatta Cheese, Elspeth Rountree, Jamie Wilkinson)
- Owner in 2010
- Rocketboom
- Status today
- Acquired
What people used it for
- Researching where a meme came from
- Confirming or deadpooling submitted memes
Interface characteristics
- Wiki-style entries with Origin, Spread and Search Interest sections
- Video episodes in lab coats
Notable features
- Confirmed vs Deadpool status for memes
- Google Trends charts in every entry
What happened later
Cheezburger bought Know Your Meme in 2011; it is still the standard meme reference.
Archived on the Wayback Machine
Archived pages open on web.archive.org (Internet Archive). They are historical captures, not part of this exhibit.
