Cheddar Man refers to a Mesolithic human male found in Gough's Cave in Cheddar Gorge, England. The meme gained massive traction in 2018 when a DNA analysis and facial reconstruction revealed that the first modern Britons had 'dark to black' skin and blue eyes. This scientific discovery challenged long-held perceptions of British ancestry and quickly became a staple of internet culture. In meme format, Cheddar Man is frequently used to subvert expectations about heritage, joke about the evolution of British society, or serve as a reaction image for moments of primal confusion or ancient wisdom.