AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The [Laughs In Spanish] meme is part of a broader category known as snowclone memes, featuring the format '[X in Y language]' as a subtitle to describe actions humorously in various images. In this meme template, 'X' typically represents a universal sound or action that transcends language barriers, suggesting humor in how certain expressions are perceived across different languages. This meme is part of the Descriptive Noise memes, where subtitles explain the sound associated with an image. An example from this genre includes an image from the History Channel's show 'Larry the Cable Guy,' featuring Larry and a group of teenagers smiling and holding frogs, with the subtitle '[indistinct mumbling].'
OriginWho did it first?
The meme format '[X in Spanish]' first gained popularity with the character Soraya Montenegro from the Mexican telenovela 'María la del Barrio.' The meme originated from a post on Reddit (now X) by Redditor InsomniacAlways on November 27th, 2014. The post included a screenshot of a teary-eyed Soraya Montenegro with the English subtitle 'Cries in Spanish,' humorously emphasizing her dramatic expression.[1]
Origin: 1995