Being an “internet boomer” (I’m 26), I have witnessed memes evolve from poorly drawn stick figures to relatable and distorted photos anchored together by Hanna-Barbera-style sound effects. Having unfiltered access to the internet as a child both warped and enhanced my content-creating ability with a blend of early 2000s humour and new age chaos.
I started making TikToks in the platform’s golden age – lockdown – and now I have more than 500,000 followers (wtf). Being on TikTok has unveiled a mysterious world of humour I was totally unaware of. Welcome to my tour of the internet!