Introduction

Abby Choke Edits, also known as Chokeposting, is a meme format where characters from various franchises are humorously edited to depict choking, inspired by a scene from The Last of Us Part II.

Background

The Abby Choke Edits meme format is based on a still image from The Last of Us Part II, featuring the character Abby choking Ellie. Originating on 4chan's /v/ board in early May 2020, it gained traction on both 4chan and Twitter as users began creating and sharing their own variations.

How It Began

On April 26, 2020, an unknown user leaked key cutscenes from The Last of Us Part II on YouTube, revealing critical plot details. Shortly after, on May 3, an anonymous user on 4chan's /v/ board initiated a thread by posting a still image of the moment when Abby chokes Ellie. Following this, another user requested a template for the scene, which was quickly provided. The first edit surfaced in the same thread, referencing the Daily Dose meme.

Online Popularity

On May 8, 2020, a dedicated thread for Abby Choke memes was established, featuring an expanded version of the template that allowed for edits of the choking character. This thread accumulated over 541 replies, with numerous memes shared. The format quickly spread to platforms like Facebook and Twitter in the days that followed.