The Cartoon Network Website Hacks meme taps into the deep collective nostalgia of Gen Z and Millennials who spent their early internet years on CartoonNetwork.com. During the mid-2000s, the site featured complex flash games and collectible systems like Cartoon Orbit and TKO (Titanic Kungfubot Offensive), leading many young users to believe there were secret cheat codes or 'hacks' to unlock rare items. The meme usually depicts a child feeling like a master hacker for performing simple tasks like hitting F12 or finding an old forum post. It serves as a tribute to the golden age of flash gaming and the innocent curiosity of the early web.