AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The "Pepperidge Farm Remembers" meme is an image macro series featuring a still-shot from a parody showcased on the animated TV show 'Family Guy.' The image displays an elderly man reminiscent of a character in a classic Pepperidge Farm commercial. The meme format typically includes captions that discuss forgotten or outdated cultural relics and practices, enhancing the nostalgic essence with humor.

OriginWho did it first?

The origin of the 'Pepperidge Farm Remembers' meme roots back to Pepperidge Farm commercials from the early 1980s, presenting an elderly man who recalls the raisin bread made by his grandmother coupled with the slogan "Pepperidge Farm remembers." The meme gained traction after a parody appeared in the 'Family Guy' episode titled 'Hell Comes to Quahog,' aired on September 24, 2006. This particular episode portrayed an old man who wryly coerces the audience into buying Milano cookies while mimicking the nostalgic tone of the original commercials. The meme's popularity spiked when Redditor redherpbluederp shared a post on June 4th, 2012, in the r/funny subreddit titled "God dammit, YouTube commentator!", which included a screenshot of a YouTube comment alluding to the Pepperidge Farm ad. This meme post notably earned significant attention, gathering thousands of upvotes and numerous comments soon after its posting. For more context on the parody, you can view the related Family Guy scene on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2012

Also known as: pepperidge-farms-remembers