AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Give Me Your Hat' meme features an exchange between a character from the video game Team Fortress 2 and another fictional character. In the meme, the Soldier from Team Fortress 2, known for wearing the Tyrant's Helm, responds to various scenarios by demanding the other character's hat, emphasizing the Team Fortress 2 community's renowned obsession with collectible in-game hats. The template typically shows the Soldier confronting another character who is wearing a hat, with text overlaying the image to depict the Soldier's demand.
OriginWho did it first?
The 'Give Me Your Hat' meme originated on November 29, 2011, on 4chan. It began with a NSFW fanart post featuring Pokémon trainer Dawn in a provocative pose, roleplaying a scenario where she attempts to seduce an opponent after losing a battle. The most iconic response to this post came in the form of a speech bubble that included the phrase 'GIVE ME YOUR HAT,' which was initially attributed to DC Comics character Larfleeze as seen here. Shortly thereafter, an edited version of this image was created, replacing Larfleeze with the Soldier from Team Fortress 2, donning the Tyrant's Helm. This edit highlighted the game's community's fondness for cosmetic hat items, humorously dubbed 'Hat Fortress 2' more on Hat Fortress 2.[1]
Origin: 2011