35 Never-Before-Seen Pictures Showing The Origins Of Iconic Memes

As someone who’s been into hilarious memes since the dawn of the internet, there’s nothing I love more than seeing where those iconic images actually came from.

The X account @internetweird_ has blessed us with a collection of hilarious source pics that peel back the layers on our favorite memes.

It’s like getting a peek behind the curtain of meme history—awkward angles, accidental photobombs, and all.

Here’s a deep dive into the origins of the internet’s most legendary memes, and trust me, they’re as wild as you’d expect.

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome