AboutWhat does the meme depict?
Clippit, commonly known as Clippy, is depicted as an anthropomorphic paperclip with a pair of googly eyes and expressive eyebrows. Originally created for Microsoft Office software, Clippy was designed as an interactive guide to assist users with tasks. Notorious for its perceived lack of usefulness and intrusiveness, Clippy became a frequent target of satire, leading to numerous memes and parodies emphasizing its incompetence. These humorous adaptations often feature Clippy in various exaggerated and unhelpful scenarios echoing its original function.
OriginWho did it first?
Designed by Kevan J. Atteberry, Clippy was introduced as a friendly troubleshooting assistant in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel. The character would activate under specific triggers; for example, starting to type a letter with 'Dear' might prompt Clippy to appear, enthusiastically offering assistance with phrases like, 'Hey! It looks like you're writing a letter!' Despite the intent to be helpful, Clippy was often regarded as more bothersome than beneficial, which fueled its reputation and transformation into a meme. More about the designer can be found on his website.[1]
Origin: 1997