AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The "Mine! Mine! Mine!" Seagulls meme features a reaction image of seagulls from the 2003 Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo. In the film, these seagulls are depicted as minor antagonists. The specific scene used for the meme shows the seagulls surrounding the protagonists, Marlin and Dory, as they shout "Mine!" repetitively to claim potential prey. This image captures the gulls in a moment of frenzied clamoring, making it a popular choice for depicting situations where something is being eagerly claimed or competed over.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originates from a scene in the 2003 Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo. In the movie, the main characters Marlin and Dory, who are in search of Marlin's son Nemo, encounter a flock of seagulls after being nearly swallowed by pelicans at Sydney Harbor. During this scene, one seagull screams 'Mine!' upon spotting the fish, prompting the rest to echo the cry in a chaotic pursuit. This specific moment was first adapted into a meme and used as a reaction image in a post on the subreddit r/funny, made by Redditor Simon_Killface on January 12, 2012. The post was titled 'Skrillex Fans' and quickly gained popularity. The scene can be viewed in further detail via this YouTube video.[1]
Origin: 2003