AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The "I've Only Had Arlo For A Day And A Half" meme involves a quote from the character Rosa Diaz from the TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In this scene, Rosa dramatically emphasizes her swift and deep attachment to her new puppy, Arlo. This quote has become emblematic in various internet contexts as a way to express an immediate, strong emotional bond to something new. It is often portrayed in a meme format where Rosa's statement is adapted to show character's intense reactions to newly introduced elements or characters.
OriginWho did it first?
The origin of the "I've Only Had Arlo For A Day And A Half" meme is tied to the 12th episode of the 3rd season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, titled "9 Days", aired on January 19th, 2016 on Fox. The episode follows Rosa Diaz who tries to console Charles Boyle over the death of his dog, Jason, by giving him a new puppy named Arlo, which Boyle initially refuses. Near the climax, Rosa holds a surprise funeral for Jason and passionately explains the impact of adopting Arlo, even though it's been only a day and a half, helping her empathize with Charles's loss. The speech containing this memorable line can be seen in a segment from the episode here: YouTube video. The earliest noted presence of this quote on the internet appears in a TVGag page with videos from the scene: TVGag page and initially, it was also captured as a GIF from a now non-existing Tumblr account.[1]
Origin: 2016