AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Peter Parker Reading a Book' meme features a multi-pane comic format based on a screenshot from the 1960s Spider-Man animated TV show. In the template, the character Peter Parker is depicted sitting down and reading a book. The text on the book's cover is often edited to contain humorous or satirical material, leading to various versions of this meme, such as "Book of Faggots" and "Reasons to Live."
OriginWho did it first?
The specific origin of the 'Peter Parker Reading a Book' meme is unclear, though it is believed to have first appeared on 4chan. The meme gained significant attention on March 16, 2012, when a version with the book titled "Famous Faggots of 4chan" was posted on the /r/4chan subreddit, featuring the phrase "OP is a Faggot." The post quickly became popular, amassing significant upvotes and comments. You can view this early instance of the meme on Reddit.[1]
Origin: 2012