The 'How Dubstep Was Discovered' meme is a long-standing internet joke that attributes the origin of dubstep music to aggressive industrial or mechanical noises. Whether it's a dial-up modem struggling to connect, a washing machine spinning bricks, or a printer jammed on a loop, the meme suggests that early dubstep pioneers heard these glitchy sounds and saw musical potential. It gained massive traction during the early 2010s 'brostep' explosion, often poking fun at the genre's heavy reliance on metallic 'wubs' and screeching synths. Today, it remains a favorite among electronic music fans to describe any chaotic noise that accidentally sounds like a high-energy club banger.