The Shocked Pikachu meme is a testament to the internet’s power in all things viral or business branding. Nonetheless, it probably isn’t going away anytime soon—so it doesn’t hurt to know ...

I’d like to thank God again and my fans, and I still am in shock, so thank you so much for this honor.” It was only a matter of time before the endearing, relatable moment became a meme.

Depicting a surprised-looking, off-model Pikachu from the early days of the Pokémon anime, the Shocked Pikachu meme has been around for years at this point, but just how did this meme catch on in the ...