The '>[year]' meme format, often called the 'Current Year' or 'Greentext Year' meme, originated on anonymous imageboards like 4chan. It uses the greentext 'greater than' symbol to highlight a specific year as a way to express mockery or irony toward an action that feels outdated or ridiculous in a modern context. By framing a statement with the current year, users emphasize the absurdity of a behavior or situation continuing into the present day. It is a staple of internet culture used for social commentary, gatekeeping, or simply pointing out the passage of time in a minimalist, text-based fashion.