AboutWhat does the meme depict?

CNN Chyron Parodies are a type of meme that involves edited screenshots of CNN news reports. The template typically features CNN anchor Lynda Kinkade on the left, and the right side displays an image that humorously corresponds to the text in the chyron, or on-screen caption. The chyron text is altered to say something absurd or obvious, adding a comedic twist to the original news format.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from a video on YouTube uploaded by YouTuber LK TJ on January 9th, 2016, featuring a CNN News Now report with anchor Lynda Kinkade about the capture of drug lord El Chapo. The meme template uses the image from the video's thumbnail, showing Lynda Kinkade on the left with police escorting El Chapo on the right. The first known parody was created by King_of_Connaught on Reddit and shared in the r/dankmemes subreddit on May 29th, 2017. The altered image featured Kinkade and a superimposed Wario over Saint Basil's Cathedral, with a chyron that humorously claimed 'ANONYMOUS SOURCES SAY GREEDY LIBERTARIAN WARIO HAS TIES TO RUSSIA'. This post was popular, receiving significant engagement from the community.^[1]

Origin: 2017