The best and worst Internet memes

From Gangnam Style to binders full of women, here’s how some of the most well-known memes got their starts.

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A meme, in case you’re just tuning in, is an idea or behavior that takes hold online and spreads virally.

A small win in life makes us think of success kid. A moment of silent pontification sparks remembrance of I should buy a boat cat. And if you’re unimpressed, chances are those literate in meme-ology will think of McKayla being unimpressed.

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