Introduction

The 'We Meet Again' meme features Carl from Jimmy Neutron meeting Shrek in a humorous master-apprentice scenario, reflecting a blend of pop culture.

Background

Created by Redditor cm_od in September 2019, 'Carl Meets Shrek In the Forest' showcases Carl approaching Shrek with a samurai sword, symbolizing a comical mentorship. The artwork has inspired various edits and interpretations within the Reddit community over the following year.

How It Began

On September 28, 2019, cm_od shared the artwork in the r/Art subreddit with the caption 'We Meet Again…', garnering significant attention and over 6,100 points (97% upvoted) within six months.

Meme Evolution

The meme gained traction on September 29, 2019, when Redditor Cupcakeformemes posted a labeled version to r/MemeTemplatesOfficial, receiving over 180 points (100% upvoted). In March 2020, it resurfaced in various subreddits, including a notable post by TheMLGRogue76 on March 10, where Shrek was labeled as 'The kid who found the homework answer sheet online' and Carl as 'the rest of the class', which achieved over 8,300 points (99% upvoted) in just two days.