Recaptioning is a foundational technique in internet humor where an existing image, comic, or meme is stripped of its original dialogue and replaced with new text to create an entirely different context. This style became immensely popular through 'anti-memes' and 'Speed of Lobsters' edits, where creators crudely white out original captions to make the characters say something literal, absurd, or topical. By repurposing visuals from political cartoons or classic comic strips, recaptioning subverts the original artist's intent, often resulting in ironic or surreal humor. It remains a versatile method for digital storytelling, allowing anyone to transform a tired template into a fresh, viral joke with just a few word changes.