Sun Sep 15 14:38:02 UTC 2024: ## “Jeb Wins” Meme: From Political Parody to Internet Phenomenon
The “Jeb Wins” meme, featuring a photoshopped image of Jeb Bush celebrating with a map showing him winning all 538 electoral votes, has evolved from a political parody to a widely recognized internet meme.
The meme originated in 2016 during the US Presidential Election when an anonymous 4chan user edited a photo of Jeb Bush from a campaign event. The image quickly spread online, particularly on Reddit, gaining popularity as the election neared.
The “Jeb Wins” meme has since transcended its political origins, becoming a versatile exploitable. Users have replaced Jeb Bush with various characters and applied it to different election scenarios across the globe.
The original image, taken at a Jeb Bush town hall meeting in New Hampshire in 2016, has been identified and verified by internet sleuths. The meme’s adaptability and humor have ensured its continued presence in internet culture.
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