LOLcats in Popular Culture: A Historical Perspective

Meme ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Meme family tree of LOLcats ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Image macro internet memes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Where do internet memes originate? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Image macros predating LOLcats:

“ Fail” is a popular meme with image macros. Memes are remixed.

Another popular internet meme is the motivational poster

Funny cat pictures have been around since cameras were first invented

This cat meme first appeared in 2002

2003 “happy cat” and “stalker cat” first appear on the internet without text

Caturday popularity lead to the spread of LOLcats meme on internet forums: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

More examples of early LOLcats

LOLcats incorporate previous memes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Popular catchphrases for LOLcats ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

LOLspeak added to LOLcat popularity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

LOLcat humor often works on several levels: ,[object Object],[object Object]

The internet’s remix culture at work

Memes can break free of the internet

Factors leading to LOLcat popularity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

LOLcats in Popular Culture: A Historical Perspective

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