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Meme History: The story of Harambe the Gorilla, 2016’s most important meme

This story begins on a somber note, but eventually led to a significant moment of internet unity over the love for a primate.

On Jan 21, 2024 by Kyle Calise

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Daily Dot Hall of Fame 2022: deceased icon nominees

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On Oct 29, 2022 by Ramon Ramirez

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Elon Musk tweeted a link to a rap about Harambe

The Tesla CEO tweeted something bizarre—again.

On Mar 31, 2019 by Ellen Ioanes

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Mourning Harambe, the last great meme

In the wake of his tragic death, Harambe became a singular, iconic internet meme, the likes of which we may never see again.

On May 28, 2017 by Jay Hathaway

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Isis Harambe is real—and so is her name

It's too good to be true, but it is.

On Apr 12, 2017 by David Covucci

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Jimmy Kimmel ends the Harambe Hot Cheeto saga once and for all

This must have felt SO satisfying.

On Feb 9, 2017 by David Covucci

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Cheetos that look like Harambe are now the hottest thing on eBay

Do. Not. Be. Fooled.

On Feb 7, 2017 by David Covucci

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This auction for a Hot Cheeto that looks like Harambe is going completely bonkers

Is it worth it?

On Feb 6, 2017 by David Covucci

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Harambe’s grandmother euthanized by Miami Zoo

The 49-year-old gorilla was suffering the effects of old age.

On Jan 19, 2017 by David Covucci

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The biggest memes of 2016, according to Google

RIP Ken Bone.

On Dec 14, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

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Escape reality with these distracting ASMR videos

So chill.

On Nov 10, 2016 by April Siese

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Did 11,000 people really vote for Harambe?

Here's what we know.

On Nov 9, 2016 by Austin Powell

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The NFL is apparently cool with Harambe cleats, but not ones memorializing Muhammad Ali

Jerick McKinnon is wearing an awesome pair of Harambe cleats, but they've stirred controversy over the NFL's strange uniform rules.

On Oct 23, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Gorilla, possibly related to Harambe, escapes from enclosure at London Zoo

Was it seeking revenge?

On Oct 13, 2016 by Miles Klee

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Swedish dudes record ‘D**ks Out for Harambe’ in the style of Backstreet Boys

He was our fire, our one desire. #RIPHarambe.

On Oct 11, 2016 by Jay Hathaway