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Nuh Uh
[edit]The "nuh uh" meme has taken the internet by storm in recent years, becoming a popular expression of defiance or disagreement. The meme features an image of a young child with a stern expression, pointing their finger and saying "nuh uh" in response to something they find questionable. The meme has been widely spread on social media platforms such as Instagram[1], Twitter, and TikTok[2], with users incorporating it into various jokes and reactions.
Origins
[edit]The origins of the meme can be traced back to a stock photo taken by photographer Drew Angerer in 2015. The image features a young boy, identified as Gavin Thomas, reacting to something in disbelief while sitting at a table. The photo was uploaded to Getty Images[3] under the title "Kid looking surprised and confused."
The meme gained traction online in 2016, with users sharing the image alongside captions expressing skepticism or disagreement. The boy's expression of defiance and the caption "nuh uh" quickly became associated with the image, leading to its widespread popularity.
Meaning
[edit]The meaning behind the meme is simple yet effective. The image of the child pointing and saying "nuh uh" is used to convey a sense of disbelief or disagreement. It has been used in a variety of contexts, from humorous reactions to serious debates, making it a versatile meme that can be adapted to many different situations.
Rise to fame
[edit]The rise of the "nuh uh" meme can be attributed to its relatability and humor. The image of a young child confidently expressing their disbelief resonates with many internet users, who can relate to the feeling of being taken aback by something unexpected. The meme's simplicity and versatility also make it easy to incorporate into a wide range of jokes and reactions, further contributing to its popularity.
The joke gained further traction, as in the summer of 2023, lining up with the release of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe[4] sequel "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse", a new meme was added to the widespread joke. A scene in the movies predecessor, "Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse", shows a young Miles Morales conversing with Peter B. Parker, holding him by the chest on the edge of a building, before eventually throwing him into a void to send him back to his own universe.
The scene emerged as a newfound meme, usually set to the song "I wonder" by American producer Kanye West, which rapidly spread across the social media platform TikTok, with various different creators making all kinds of posts using the video, putting in different captions to portray a different conversation between the two. The spread of this new meme helped further push the "nuh uh" joke into popularity, and brought it back into the feeds of millions of users worldwide.
The "nuh uh" meme has become a beloved part of internet culture, thanks to its relatable nature, humor, and adaptability. The meme's origins as a stock photo and its subsequent spread on social media platforms have made it a widely recognized and frequently used expression of disbelief and disagreement. Linking to other jokes such as the "2:67 AM" meme which also helped bring about the newfound fame onto the rather popular joke. As long as there are surprises and disagreements in the world, the "nuh uh" meme is likely to continue its reign as a popular internet phenomenon, and to this day the joke it still all the rage, being used in the vocabulary of many people all across the globe.
Further reading
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[edit]- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "TikTok - Make Your Day". www.tiktok.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Royalty-Free Stock Photos, Creative Images & Vectors | News, Fashion, and Entertainment imagery - Getty Images". www.gettyimages.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Marvel.com | The Official Site for Marvel Movies, Characters, Comics, TV". www.marvel.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.