AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Franklin and Chop' meme template features promotional artwork from the video game Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5), showcasing the character Franklin holding his Rottweiler, Chop, on a chain leash. The image is frequently used as an exploitable format, where the faces of Franklin and Chop are swapped with other faces to represent dominion or control one character has over the other in various humorous contexts.
OriginWho did it first?
The origin of the Franklin and Chop meme traces back to November 1st, 2012, when Game Informer published an article introducing pre-order items for GTA V, which included two promotional posters. One of these posters depicted Franklin holding a baseball bat over his shoulder while Chop, his dog, barked on a chain leash (read more on Game Informer). The first noted instance of this image being adapted into a meme was on September 9th, 2014, when a user uploaded a photoshopped version combining Franklin and an Imperial Walker from Star Wars on DeviantArt.[1]
Origin: 2014