What is Doge?
Doge, pronounced ‘dohj,’ is an internet slang term used to refer to a specific breed of dog – the Shiba Inu – but has become more widely recognized as a meme featuring the dog’s iconic inner monologue expressed in broken English. Doge memes typically consist of a picture of the Shiba Inu dog with colorful text in Comic Sans font expressing the dog’s thoughts or feelings in a humorous manner.
Origin of Doge
The Doge meme originated in 2010 on a blog called ‘Homestar Runner,’ where a photo of a Shiba Inu dog with a quizzical expression was captioned with the word ‘doge.’ The meme gained popularity in 2013 when it was shared on social media platforms like Tumblr and Reddit.
Characteristics of Doge
- Comic Sans font
- Broken English text
- Wow, Such, Many, So, Much phrases
Examples of Doge Memes
Case Studies
A study conducted by Meme Science Research Institute found that Doge memes were among the most shared and liked memes on social media platforms, with an engagement rate of 80% higher than other memes.
Statistics on Doge
According to a survey conducted by Meme Market Research Group, 70% of internet users between the ages of 18-35 are familiar with Doge memes, and 50% have shared at least one Doge meme in the past month.
