Ironic Doge memes, often collectively known as Dogelore, represent a surreal evolution of the original 2013 Doge meme. Starting around 2017 on platforms like Reddit's r/dogelore, these memes transitioned from simple 'much wow' internal monologues to complex, character-driven narratives featuring Doge, Cheems, Walter, and others. Characterized by the catchphrase 'Le [blank] has arrived,' these memes often explore dark humor, existential dread, or bizarrely specific nostalgic situations. They subvert the wholesome nature of the original meme by placing the characters in absurd, often tragic, or hyper-specific scenarios that resonate with internet subcultures.