AboutWhat does the meme depict?
Chuck Norris Facts is a meme format that consists of satirical and exaggerated claims about the American celebrity and martial artist Chuck Norris, depicting him as the epitome of toughness and masculinity. The text-based jokes are often absurdly humorous, suggesting that Norris possesses superhuman abilities and achieves feats beyond the ordinary. The meme typically appears as text superimposed on images of Norris, particularly stills from his roles in action films and television series.
OriginWho did it first?
The Chuck Norris Facts meme originated on the Something Awful forums in 2005, celebrating Chuck Norris as a symbol of machismo through exaggerated and humorous 'facts' about his supposed abilities. This trend was inspired by a segment on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien where O'Brien introduced a lever to play random scenes from Walker, Texas Ranger, enhancing Norris's tough persona with humorously over-the-top action. Here's a YouTube clip showcasing the typical use of the Walker Texas Ranger Lever on the show. Following the positive reception of these sketches, internet users began creating and sharing their own outlandish claims about Norris, leading to the widespread popularity of Chuck Norris Facts online.[1]
Origin: 2005