Decoding The Memes And Language Of 4chan /vt/
Nov 8, 2014 · san francisco — so, what exactly is 4chan? An example of the doge meme, popular since 2013 and similar in style to earlier lolcats [20] as the internet protocols evolved, so did memes. Lolcats originated from imageboard website. Modern meme culture, remixing, and anonymous activism have roots in imageboards like 4chan's infamous /b/ board. An organization tasked with archiving, analyzing, and preserving the many treasures of internet folklife.
Initially devoid of racist or antisemitic connotations, users transformed the character into a meme with various expressions and contexts, including racist, antisemitic, or otherwise bigoted ones.
