The Yoda meme features the wise and ancient Jedi Master from the Star Wars franchise, known for his unique way of speaking by reversing the syntax of traditional English. This peculiar speech pattern forms the basis of various humorous memes that play on his distinctive dialogue style.
The origin of the Yoda meme can be traced back to the release of 'The Empire Strikes Back' on May 21st, 1980. This film introduced Yoda as a key character in the Star Wars saga, where he is visited on the planet Dagobah by Luke Skywalker, seeking training in the ways of the Force. Portrayed by actors Mark Hamill and puppeteer Frank Oz, Yoda's unique speech and wise demeanor quickly made him a memorable character.[1]