Which of the following is an internet meme?
Captain Obvious is a pejorative nickname given to a person who insists on stating things that are patently clear.
The widespread use of "Captain Obvious" among English speakers predates the widespread adoption of the Internet. One early appearance of the phrase is found in a 1998 Study guide by David Groth.
In December of 2006, RealClearPolitics writer Robert Tracinsky wrote The Return of Captain Obvious in which he recalls seeing a comedy troupe that performed a skit of the same name during his days at the University of Chicago some time between 1987 and 1991.
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Danger
Technically all of the answers could be made in a meme.
Leapy Lee
Surely any of the answers given could be a meme?
Corey Taylor
Thank you, ✨KRISTA✨, I do try. The Elementary line is just one of those greatest quotes NEVER said!
Pat Trowbridge
captain Jack Sparrow is also a meme
✨KRISTA✨
Corey Taylor, I enjoy 💕 reading your comments on film 🎬 and music,🎵 they are always spot on and interesting!🎶
Corey Taylor
JRW, you're fine. I've read all 68 short stories and 4 novels written by Sir Arthur & Son, and not once does Holmes ever say "Elementary, my dear Watson.". That line was written for the film adaptations with Basil Rathbone.
JRW
Obvious my dear Watson!
OK, it is a misquote.