AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The "Funny? Funny How?" meme features a scene from the crime film 'Goodfellas' where the character Tommy DeVito, played by Joe Pesci, confronts another character, Henry Hill, after being described as "funny." DeVito's intense questioning and demand for clarification on what exactly makes him "funny" is the core of the meme. It typically involves misinterpretation or overreaction to everyday words or phrases in a humorous setup.
OriginWho did it first?
The origin of the "Funny? Funny How?" meme stems from the 1990 crime film 'Goodfellas.' In a notable scene, Tommy DeVito, portrayed by Joe Pesci, reacts aggressively when character Henry Hill comments that he is "funny," leading to a tense exchange that lightens when DeVito reveals he was joking. This scene became meme material over time, specifically gaining popularity as a format for highlighting absurd misinterpretations of slang or expressions. The meme gained traction after a post on Twitter (now X) by user @martpunished on November 1st, 2019, where DeVito demands an explanation of the term 'based.' The format has been modified in various ways to suit different humorous contexts.[1]
Origin: 2019