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About WOULD
The "Would" meme, which originated in September 2022, marks a notable development in online culture with its straightforward yet impactful design. Typically featuring various subjects—ranging from animals to humans—interacting with microphones, it is usually paired with the single-word caption "would." Although the identity of the original creator is unknown, the earliest popular iteration depicted a cat scratching its nose on a microphone. This meme format first gained traction through the X account x.com/reactjpg, but it surged in popularity when users began using it to respond to posts from @mugshawtys, a X account famed for featuring attractive mugshots. The implicit meaning "would have sex with" became its hallmark, though it eventually expanded to encompass reactions to food, vehicles, and other topics, as seen through accounts like x.com/fuckedupfoods and x.com/fuckedupcars. A particularly notable variant showcases the chaotic brawl in the Japanese Parliament from 2018, which quickly became one of the most shared iterations of the meme. Throughout late 2022, the format sustained its momentum across various social media channels, as users creatively adjusted it to diverse settings while preserving its inherent humor. The meme's cultural significance soared when Elon Musk, well-known for his powerful online influence, tweeted about it on November 23rd and 24th, 2024. By calling it his favorite meme, Musk's endorsement catapulted this already popular format into a mainstream social media sensation, solidifying its status in the annals of internet history. The "Would" meme’s triumph is rooted in its adaptability and simplicity—a single word imbued with multiple meanings, ranging from sincere admiration to satirical wit, embodying a quintessential example of contemporary online communication.
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