The 'Gonna Tell My Kids' meme became a viral sensation in late 2019, primarily flourishing on Twitter as a way to jokingly misidentify celebrities or fictional characters to future generations. The humor stems from selecting a person who looks vaguely similar to a famous figure—or someone who represents the complete opposite—and claiming they are that historical icon. For instance, users might post a photo of a pop star and claim they were a Founding Father. It serves as a playful commentary on the reliability of oral history and the hilarious potential for collective gaslighting of the youth through internet culture.