AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Everything The Light Touches' meme features an image macro using a scene from Disney's 'The Lion King.' In the template, Mufasa, a majestic lion, speaks to his son Simba, highlighting parts of their kingdom illuminated by sunlight. Typically, the meme includes text superimposed on the image that emphasizes the concept of inclusivity or exclusivity of a specific group or area, often humorously warning about things outside of the defined zone.

OriginWho did it first?

The source of the 'Everything The Light Touches' meme is the 1994 animated film 'The Lion King' by Disney. The specific scene depicts Simba, recently born, being shown the Pridelands by his father Mufasa as the sunrise takes place. Mufasa's dialogue about the kingdom and life's cycles during this moment is frequently used in the memes. The phrase was notably captured and posted on platforms like 4chan for the first time on October 19th, 2011. For instance, DeviantArt user @GhostlyFox-Akihiko uploaded a variation of it on February 9th, 2013. Additionally, on July 22nd, 2020, a video depicting this scene was shared on Youtube (NM YouTube link) which further contributed to its recognition and use in meme culture.^[1]

Origin: 2011