How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 110 questions on meme origin stories, early contexts, and how they spread online.

What format is the quiz?

Every question has 4 options, and there’s no timer, so you can play at your own pace.

Is the difficulty beginner-friendly?

It’s Mixed difficulty, combining well-known meme beginnings with tougher, more niche origins.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. You can select your preferred question count and difficulty before starting to match your time and comfort level.

What mistakes do players commonly make?

The most common slip is confusing a meme’s first appearance with the version that later went viral or got remixed.

Know Your Meme origin stories Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll test in this meme origins quiz

Meme recognition is easy; remembering where it started is the real challenge. In this quiz, you’ll connect famous images, phrases, and formats to their earliest known context and rise to popularity.

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can focus on recall instead of speed.

Difficulty and question settings

The difficulty is balanced as Mixed, blending straightforward “everyone knows this” origins with deeper cuts from older forums, early YouTube, and niche communities. You can also choose your question count and difficulty before you start, making it great for quick sessions or full deep dives.

Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

A lot of memes have lookalikes, re-uploads, or later remixes that overshadow the first appearance. Watch out for confusing the earliest origin with the moment it went mainstream, and don’t assume the most-shared version is the first.

Mixing up “first posted” with “first went viral”
Confusing a meme template’s origin with a later caption trend
Picking the wrong platform (e.g., Reddit vs. 4chan vs. YouTube)
Falling for similar reaction images with different names
Overthinking: sometimes the simplest origin is the correct one

Tips to score higher

If you’re stuck, look for clues in era, platform, and format (image macro, reaction GIF, catchphrase, or video). When in doubt, eliminate options that describe a later revival rather than the initial spark.