AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The Chuck Norris Facts meme revolves around the exaggerated and often superhuman abilities of Chuck Norris, a martial artist and actor known for his rugged on-screen characters. This meme typically features claims about Norris performing incredible feats, emphasizing his supposed supreme manliness and toughness. Common portrayals in these memes include Norris holding two automatic machine guns or showcasing an exposed, muscular chest.

OriginWho did it first?

The origin of the Chuck Norris Facts meme dates back to the mid-2000s when Norris' public image as an all-powerful action hero began to be humorously exaggerated by fans online. Initially, these facts were spread across internet forums and websites, highlighting Norris' fictional abilities in a hyperbolic manner that found comedic value in the impossibility and absurdity of these claims.^[1]

Origin: 1940