The 'We Did It, We Time Traveled' meme is based on a popular webcomic premise where a time traveler asks a bystander what year it is to gauge their location in time. The humor stems from the bystander mentioning an event that has been perpetually delayed or seems impossible in the present—such as the release of a long-awaited video game—leading the traveler to conclude they have successfully traveled far into the future. It is widely used to joke about long-standing development cycles for franchises like Grand Theft Auto or Half-Life, as well as social changes that seem unlikely to happen anytime soon. The simplicity of the three-part structure makes it a versatile tool for highlighting internet skepticism regarding future releases.