Question 1 of 10
What does the acronym 'meme' originate from, as coined by Richard Dawkins in 1976?
Richard Dawkins coined 'meme' from the Greek 'mimeme' in his book The Selfish Gene.
Question 2 of 10
What image format, supporting animation, became synonymous with internet reaction images?
GIF files have been a staple of internet culture since the early web era.
Question 3 of 10
What keyboard-smashing cat image became one of the earliest viral internet memes?
Keyboard Cat, a video of a cat appearing to play a keyboard, went viral in 2007.
Question 4 of 10
What online encyclopedia can be edited by anyone and launched in 2001?
Wikipedia is the largest and most-read reference work in history.
Question 5 of 10
What phrase, meaning 'you only live once,' became a viral catchphrase around 2011?
YOLO was popularized by Drake's 2011 song 'The Motto' and became a cultural motto.
Question 6 of 10
What internet challenge involved people staying perfectly still like mannequins?
The Mannequin Challenge went viral in 2016 with people freezing in place while a camera moved.
Question 7 of 10
What term describes the practice of posting spoilers or inflammatory content to provoke reactions?
Trolling has been a part of internet culture since the early days of online forums.
Question 8 of 10
What 2013 viral video featured a song that many called the worst song ever made?
What Does the Fox Say by Ylvis went viral in 2013, though Friday (2011) also fits this description.
Question 9 of 10
What does 'going viral' mean in internet terminology?
Going viral means content is shared exponentially, reaching millions in a short time.
Question 10 of 10
What internet phenomenon involves editing photos to add lens flare, sunglasses, and 'deal with it' text?
MLG (Major League Gaming) parody edits became popular around 2014-2015.