It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a decade since the web series “The Most Popular Girls in School” first premiered. The show, which used stop-motion animation to tell the hilarious and often crass story of a group of high school girls, quickly gained a cult following. And with that following came a plethora of memes.
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The Beginnings of the Meme Phenomenon
In the early days of the show, memes were mostly confined to the show’s official social media pages. Fans would share stills or short clips with captions that showcased their favorite moments from the show. These memes were mostly shared within the show’s fan community, but as the show gained more widespread popularity, they began to spread beyond those borders.
One of the earliest and most enduring memes to come out of the show was the “Samesies” meme. The meme features a still from the show with the character Mackenzie Zales saying “Samesies” in response to something. The meme quickly became a shorthand way for people to express agreement with something someone else had said.
The Memes Go Mainstream
As the show gained more and more fans, memes from the show began to spread beyond the show’s official social media pages. They began to appear on sites like Reddit and Tumblr, where they were shared by people who had never even watched the show. Soon, the show’s memes were being used in a variety of contexts, from political discussions to pop culture commentary.
One of the most popular memes to come out of the show was the “I’m sorry, what was that?” meme. The meme features a still of Deandra saying the titular line, and it quickly became a way for people to express confusion or disbelief in response to something someone else had said.
The Legacy of the Memes
Today, the show is no longer in production, but its memes live on. They continue to be shared and adapted by people all over the internet. And while some of the show’s memes may have lost their relevance over time, others have become enduring staples of internet culture.
When asked about the enduring popularity of the show’s memes, creator Mark Cope said, “I think the reason our memes have lasted is because they’re so universal. They’re not tied to any specific moment or cultural reference. They’re just funny, and people can relate to them.”
Responses from Fans
“I still use the ‘Samesies’ meme all the time. It’s just such a perfect response to so many things.” – Sarah, 27
“The ‘Im sorry, what was that?’ meme is a classic. I don’t think I’ll ever stop using it.” – Tom, 31
“I never even watched the show, but I love the memes. They’re just so absurd and hilarious.” – Emily, 23
Conclusion
The Most Popular Girls in School may have ended, but its memes live on. They continue to be shared and adapted by fans all over the world, and they’re sure to be a part of internet culture for years to come. So the next time you find yourself saying “Samesies” or “I’m sorry, what was that?” just remember where those memes came from.
