Introduction

The 'Everyone Liked That' meme originates from the game Fallout 4, where it represents characters' approval or disapproval of player actions. It is widely used online to express strong reactions to various news and events.

Background

In the 2015 roleplaying game Fallout 4 by Bethesda, players receive notifications about their companions' reactions to their actions. These notifications, such as 'Everyone Liked That' or 'Everyone Disliked That,' indicate a positive or negative response from multiple characters. Online, these messages are used as reaction images to express approval or disapproval in response to news articles or stories.

Where It Started

Fallout 4 was released by Bethesda Softworks on November 10, 2015. In the game, companions' affinity levels change based on player actions, with notifications alerting players to these changes. On August 30, 2017, Reddit user ChainsawOctopus posted a screenshot of the 'Everyone Liked That' notification, which gained significant traction. This marked the beginning of the meme's spread on Reddit and other platforms.

Internet Reaction

The meme gained further popularity when Redditor Puginator09 posted a blurred version of the image to the /r/MemeEconomy subreddit on September 20, 2017. Over time, the meme consistently appeared on various subreddits such as /r/dankmemes and /r/gaming. A notable instance occurred on March 12, 2019, when Redditor FunnyMouse_ posted a variant on /r/gaming, garnering substantial engagement. K.S.I. also shared the meme on Facebook in 2020, receiving significant interaction.