AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Futurama Zoidberg' meme, also known as 'Why not Zoidberg?', features an image macro format with the character Dr. John A. Zoidberg from the animated TV show 'Futurama'. Zoidberg is depicted as an alien resembling a cross between a lobster and an octopus. In the meme, captions often begin with a question or problem statement, followed by the phrase 'why not Zoidberg?' positioned at the bottom, offering Zoidberg as a humorous solution to the stated issue.
OriginWho did it first?
Dr. John A. Zoidberg is a character from the animated television series 'Futurama,' portrayed as an alien with a superficial resemblance to both a lobster and an octopus. Despite being a doctor, Zoidberg is humorously depicted as having a poor grasp of human anatomy. The 'Futurama Zoidberg' meme began when a dedicated Quickmeme page was launched on July 5, 2011. On the same day, a user known as mrrabbitfluff introduced the character to the meme world by posting 'Need a new meme? Why not Zoidberg' on Reddit (now X), which subsequently gained significant attention. This introduction of Zoidberg to the meme culture capitalized on his quirky and bizarre persona from the show, effectively using his character for humorous rhetorical questions and social commentary.[1]
Origin: 2011