Explorer-chan, also known as Explorer-tan, is a moe anthropomorphized personification of the now-discontinued web browser Internet Explorer. Originally popularized on platforms like Pixiv and deviantART, she is characterized by her extreme lag and tendency to announce 'breaking news' that has long since passed, such as the 2011 royal wedding or the viral peak of the Harlem Shake. The character gained massive traction through a webcomic by Merryweather Comics, cementing her persona as the clumsy, slow, but lovable mascot of an era of browsing that was often frustrating. In meme culture, she serves as the ultimate vessel for self-deprecating humor regarding being out of touch, chronically behind on trends, or simply processing information at a dial-up pace.