The History of Memes

Memes didn’t start with cats.They didn’t start with the internet.And no, your Minion posts are not “timeless.”In this episode of the Everyday History Podcast, we deep dive into the real history of memes, from ancient symbols and political cartoons to early internet chaos, to modern algorithm-fed brain rot.We talk about:• Where the word “meme” actually comes from (and why its creator regrets everything)• Why “Loss” broke the internet permanently• How memes became political weapons• Why Gen Z learns politics through jokes• And how we ended up in post-irony hell where nothing is funny and that’s the pointIf you’ve ever laughed at a meme, shared one “ironically,” or understood a joke you absolutely could not explain out loud, congrats. This episode is about you.Like, subscribe, and comment your favorite meme.If it’s a Minion, we’re judging you silently.