The foundational frog meme, stemming from a Vine video.
While specific "laughing frog" videos gained traction in 2021-2022, the meme feeds into a larger, older tradition of amphibian-themed internet humor: lyaguska_smeyotsya
This phenomenon serves as a prime example of absurdist humor, commonly categorized under the "brainrot" or "shitposting" genre of Gen Z internet culture. Core Components and Themes The foundational frog meme, stemming from a Vine video