Introduction

The 'Wouldn't That Make You [....]?' meme features a scene from the animated film The Penguins of Madagascar, where a character poses a humorous question, leading to various interpretations and adaptations.

Background

The meme originates from a scene in The Penguins of Madagascar (2014) where the penguins are depicted sitting in a life raft, with Skipper asking, 'wouldn't that make you gay?' Since 2018, this scene has evolved into a popular image macro, with the term 'gay' frequently substituted for other words, often used to create humorous or absurd statements. The meme has garnered popularity alongside related memes like 'Well Boys, We Did It. Racism Is No More'.

Meme History

The Penguins of Madagascar premiered in theaters on November 26, 2014. In a notable scene, the penguins find themselves on a life raft, leading to Skipper's memorable line. On October 16, 2018, Instagram user @nass_is_secretly_a_pikmin shared a parody video titled 'Operation N-W.O.R.D.' that featured the life raft scene. This video included a lip-dub of Skipper saying, 'but Mr. Trump, wouldn't that make you gay?' and received significant attention, with over 18,000 likes before being removed. Shortly after, the isolated clip of Skipper's line was uploaded to Instagram, gaining more than 76,000 views.

Internet Reaction

The meme gained traction on December 14, 2018, when Lil Boyardee uploaded a slowed-down version of the scene on YouTube, amassing over 11,000 views. On January 5, 2019, Cellular Lukeleus created one of the first image macros featuring Skipper's line, which was shared on Know Your Meme. As the meme spread, variations began to emerge, particularly on Reddit. Notable posts in January 2021 saw significant upvotes, with users creatively altering the word 'gay' to maintain freshness in the meme's format. This trend continued as more users contributed their own twists, generating further popularity across various platforms.