The DNSChanger meme originates from the notorious malware operation active between 2007 and 2012 that redirected millions of users to malicious websites by altering their DNS settings. In contemporary internet culture, the term has shifted into a broader category of tech humor involving network configurations and the pursuit of faster internet. These memes often depict the 'enlightenment' of switching from a default ISP DNS to faster alternatives like Google or Cloudflare. It is a staple in IT and gaming communities, used to satirize the feeling of technical superiority one feels when performing basic networking tasks or bypassing regional restrictions to access restricted content.