AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The "Shut up And Take My Money!" meme features Fry, a character from the animated television series Futurama, enthusiastically thrusting a handful of dollar bills forward with his eyes wide open and an eager expression. This image macro is typically used to display intense excitement and approval towards a product or idea.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originates from the "Attack of the Killer App" episode of Futurama, which aired on July 1st, 2010. In this episode, Fry attempts to buy an eyePhone, a parody of the Apple iPhone, at a store. Despite the cashier's warnings about its drawbacks, Fry exuberantly interrupts with "Shut up and take my money!" while brandishing a wad of cash. This scene, occurring at the 26-second mark, can be viewed on YouTube. The German tech blog Crackajack featured the image macro with the caption the following day, leading to its spread.^[1]

Origin: 2010