AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The Ancient Aliens meme features an image macro of Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, an alien theorist featured on the History Channel's TV series 'Ancient Aliens.' Known for attributing various historical and mythological events to extraterrestrial influences, Tsoukalos often appears with expressive gestures and a wild hairstyle, symbolizing his enthusiastic alien theories. This meme typically exaggerates his ideas to the extent of humor, suggesting aliens as an explanation for virtually anything unexplainable, reminiscent of the style used in Bill O'Reilly's 'You Can't Explain That' series.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originates from a still shot of Giorgio A. Tsoukalos in the 'Ancient Aliens' TV series, which first aired on April 20, 2010. The series, directed and produced by Tsoukalos himself, explores the 'Ancient Astronaut Theory,' articulated here, suggesting that extraterrestrials had a significant impact on human history. It outlines scenarios where aliens are credited with advancements in human civilization, such as the construction of the pyramids. This theory aligns with Tsoukalos' portrayal in the series, making him a fitting subject for a meme that humorously amplifies his speculative theories. The documentary, despite its widespread popularity, has been criticized for its speculative nature. Further context on the 'Ancient Astronaut Theory' and the show's thematic content can be explored in this YouTube video.^[1]

Origin: 2010