LOL WUT

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LOL WUT

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A clever combination of phrase and picture, used to express confusion

Date Discovered: 03/2007

Discovered On: DeviantArt, 4chan, WoW forums

Summary

A combination of LOL and WUT, LOL WUT is a clever way to express bewilderment at an inane statement. LOL WUT has been a phrase longer than it has been a meme; simply adding LOL and WUT makes LOL WUT, but in 2007, this combination of words became associated with a surreal pear on DeviantArt.

“	Fruitiest meme EVAR	„
—MarvinLapsus, DeviantArt comment

The artist's response

“	Yes. I know. LOL WUT. Yes, yes. I'm aware. Really, I don't mind that y'all are havin' fun with the image*, the internet is a very silly place and all, but if you could make an effort to include a link to the original when you're posting it, I'd be really grateful.	„
—ursulav, responding to the popularity of LOL WUT

Origins

On February 27th, 2006, DeviantArt surreal artist Ursula Vernon posted The Biting Pear of Salamanca to her DeviantArt account. On February 2, 2007, an entry was made to Urban Dictionary for LOL WUT, which specifically mentions the pear. On February 8, 2007, the domain name lolwut.com was registered. On March 31, 2007, a YTMND flash was made.

Current status

LOL WUT is considered a classic meme, and its usage is robust. LOL WUT is still a popular phrase on the internet, and the LOL WUT pear is well known.

Facts

The Biting Pear of Salamanca has been recognized by the staff of DevianTART as one of the greatest works to have graced the site.

Images

	Mudkip	Apple

	Dat ass	Slowpoke	Do not want

	Gentlemen		China
Legend of Zelda	IRL


Emo
		?????????????
			LOL WATT
			Mexican version


			Shoop da woop


			Oh, exploitable!
OH GOD


Slowpoke			Wut

Shoop da woop	LOL Wutermelon?	Lolwut FSJAL