It’s time for a special edition of the newsletter where I highlight a trending meme. If you’re new, you can subscribe here and follow me on X or Threads. Views are my own. Happy reading!
What is the meme?
A video of a baby excited to go to the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando. She points up to the ceiling and says “Me!”
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Who is in the meme?
A 13-month-old baby girl. Her mom spoke about the video to Rolling Stone. She also recreated the moment on ABC News.
When did the meme pop up?
The video was posted on May 17.
Where is the meme?
I’ve seen it across TikTok, Instagram, and X. You can watch some of the TikToks here.
Why is the meme?
Tiktoker Andra Berghoff, who has experience working in childcare and as a nanny, broke the video down. “The first thing that surprised a lot of people is the cognitive awareness of this baby,” she said. “The ‘m’ sound in ‘me’ is really difficult for most young children to grasp.” Andra said the baby also displayed a “very fine motor skill” when she pointed up.