The origin
A frame of SpongeBob in a crouched, chicken-like pose was paired with a quotation rewritten in alternating capitals.
How it spread
It spread in 2017 and the alternating-caps convention outlived the image, becoming a general way to write sarcasm.
What it means
Written mockery given a face. The typography carries the tone of voice.
Follow the source
Short editorial summary written by Random Access Memes from the sources above; the wording is ours, not theirs. Every link was checked for a live response on September 13, 2026.
