Fuck Them Kids
“Fuck Them Kids,” is a peculiar phrase that transcended its origin and ascended the ranks of internet fame.
Our protagonist? None other than the legendary Michael Jordan, the basketball maestro who unwittingly birthed an iconic meme and became a symbol of unabashed, humorous indifference towards the well-being of children.
Strap in, folks, because this is one wild ride!
The Betrayed Dreams
In the sweltering summer of 2016, a camp event witnessed a friendly wager between basketball greats Michael Jordan and Chris Paul. The stakes? If Jordan missed three shots, the entire camp would be gifted with the holy grail of sneakers—Jordans! The crowd of wide-eyed kids anticipated their triumph, their dreams of fresh kicks pulsating with excitement. Alas, the fates had other plans. In a twist of fate, Jordan sunk every shot, leaving the kids’ dreams shattered like the backboards he used to demolish. This fateful moment, captured on video by the channel HoopJab, laid the groundwork for our meme’s genesis.
The Birth of an Icon
Fast forward to September 4th, 2018, when the video resurfaced, rekindling the memories of the shattered dreams. It was during this time that a Twitter user by the name of KILLATEX decided to seize the comedic opportunity and concocted an inspired, yet fake, motivational quote. And thus, the infamous image macro was born, featuring the immortal words of Michael Jordan: “Fuck them kids.” This tweet initially garnered a mere five likes, but oh, it was just the calm before the meme storm.
Controversy and Outrage
Enter September 12th, 2018, the day a now-suspended Twitter user, _kingneal, unleashed a thread that would send shockwaves through the Twitterverse. Brashly recounting his story of abandoning his wife and children to pursue a love ignited by a single meeting, _kingneal unashamedly embraced the “Fuck them kids” image macro to showcase his audacious pride. The audacity! The thread’s arrogance triggered a tsunami of outrage, drawing attention to the meme in a decidedly negative light. Screenshots of the thread, posted by Instagram page officialmayorspeaks, only added fuel to the fire, amassing hundreds of likes.
From Outrage to Stardom
But, the meme had no interest in being confined to the depths of outrage alone. It yearned for the broad horizons of internet stardom. And so it soared! November 22nd, 2018, witnessed Twitter user RidiculousDak weaving the meme into a Thanksgiving joke, earning thousands of likes over the years. Then, verified Instagram meme page whitepeoplehumor harnessed its power in a meme that garnered nearly 45,000 likes. The meme became a reaction image of choice, spreading like wildfire, conquering the digital landscape one chuckle at a time.
The Expanding Universe
As memes tend to do, “Fuck them kids” ventured into uncharted territories, exploring a vast universe of black and white headshots of celebrities and characters. Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars, Jeffrey Epstein, Russel Westbrook—no one was safe from the clutches of this omnipresent catchphrase. The meme continued to evolve, captivating internet denizens with its versatility, creativity, and sheer audacity. Oh, the wonders of memedom!
If “Fuck Them Kids” Was a Person…
As the meme evolved, so did the linguistic landscape surrounding it. In a stroke of memetic brilliance, creators on Twitter birthed a phrasal template: “If ‘fuck them kids’ was a person.” These delightful iterations prompted laughter, wit, and countless chuckles across the digital realm. While the initial creator, Twitter user mase_motsapi, may not have received the recognition they deserved, the template flourished, perpetuating the meme’s legacy.
From the shattered dreams of a summer camp to the dizzying heights of internet fame, this meme has left an indelible mark on our digital culture. It serves as a reminder that even in the most unexpected and irreverent moments, humor thrives, unites, and tickles our funny bones. So go forth, embrace the absurdity, and let the infectious laughter ripple through the depths of the internet once more!