AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The "Chocolate!" meme features Tom Smith, a secondary character from the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' episode titled 'Chocolate With Nuts.' In this meme, Tom is notably portrayed screaming the word "Chocolate!" with great fervor. This specific image of Tom, where he appears crazed as he yells, is frequently used across various internet platforms, including in YouTube Poops, photoshopped images, and other digital content, often for comedic effect.
OriginWho did it first?
Tom Smith first appeared in the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' episode 'Chocolate With Nuts,' which was broadcast on June 1, 2002. In this episode, Tom dramatically responds to SpongeBob and Patrick's chocolate sale attempt by excitedly and loudly repeating the word 'CHOCOLATE.' His memorable reaction gained significant popularity. The scene where he screams "CHOCOLATE" has been widely circulated online, eventually leading to the creation of internet memes. One such early adaptation was by a YTMND user hehelololol, who on June 22, 2005, released a page featuring Tom Smith combined with the Metal Gear Codec in a creation dubbed 'Metal Gear Chocolate.' Additionally, the relevant scene from the episode is available on YouTube, enhancing its reach and meme potential.[1]
Origin: 2005