The Boar Vessel meme features a specific archaeological artifact officially known as 'Boar vessel, 600-500 BC, Etruscan, ceramic.' It skyrocketed to internet fame in 2018 across platforms like Reddit and Tumblr, where users became ironically obsessed with its highly specific and rhythmic museum description. Part of the 'surreal memes' movement, the Boar Vessel is often celebrated as a pinnacle of design or inserted into various pop culture contexts where its ancient, slightly goofy appearance creates a hilarious juxtaposition. Its popularity lies in the absurdity of turning a 2,500-year-old piece of pottery into a modern viral sensation.