The 'Mother, I Have Joined the Internet' meme stems from a simplistic webcomic style, typically portraying a child announcing their digital arrival to an oblivious mother. It captures the universal experience of a person entering the chaotic world of the web and being immediately transformed by its specific subcultures, memes, and niche jargon. Often used to satirize how the internet fundamentally changes a person's worldview or personality, the meme has evolved into various iterations where the child represents different fandoms, ideological shifts, or obsessive hobbies. Its enduring popularity lies in the relatable and often self-deprecating humor regarding the inevitable loss of innocence that comes with unbridled access to the world wide web.