Overview

Core Memory memes depict significant life moments that influence a person's future, originating from the 2015 Pixar film Inside Out.

Background

Core Memories, also known as Core Memories, refer to deeply impactful recollections that shape an individual's future. The term gained traction through the 2015 Pixar film Inside Out, where core memories are represented as glowing orbs that hold major life events. The film's narrative centers around the importance of these memories, influencing how they are portrayed in memes. In 2022, the concept saw a resurgence on TikTok, where users created both heartfelt recreations and ironic parodies of core memories.

How It Began

On May 29, 2015, the Disney UK YouTube channel released a clip featuring Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler) admiring a core memory, which garnered over 816,000 views in under five years. The film was subsequently released in the United States on June 19, 2015.

Internet Reaction

On August 19, 2019, Reddit user EpicRoy13 posted an image macro meme with the caption "A new core memory!" that humorously depicted the brain's reaction to embarrassment; it gained over 11,000 points in less than a year. The meme quickly evolved, with various iterations appearing online. Notably, on February 15, 2020, user organic_crystal_meth shared a version addressing awkward family moments, earning over 4,000 points shortly after. By April 2020, another iteration referencing the death of Harambe, posted by AngryAngusBeef, received more than 34,000 points in under a month.