The Missile Knows Where It Is

The absurdity of the phrase combined with its catchy rhythm made it perfect for remixes, triggering joy and nostalgia among users. People couldn't resist sharing the bizarre yet oddly satisfying audio clip.

A hilarious copypasta from a 1997 Air Force training video that took the internet by storm.

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The missile knows where it is.

— This phrase is part of the audio segment from a 1997 Air Force training video, which became a viral copypasta.

Users deploy the Missile copypasta in humorous contexts, often as a meme response or in remixes. For example, someone might comment, 'The missile knows where it is!' when discussing a confusing situation.

The Missile Knows Where It Is originated from a 1997 Air Force training video, with the copypasta first appearing online in 2003. It gained traction on platforms like YouTube and Reddit, where users shared the audio and text in various creative formats.

1. 2003-01The Missile copypasta first appears online, originating from a 1997 Air Force training video.Ver post de Reddit↗
2. 2007-01The meme gains traction on YouTube with the video 'The missile knows where it is (portfolio length)' by Inimicu.
3. 2012-08The raw audio is uploaded to YouTube by Jeff7181, amassing over 360,000 views.
4. 2016-09The Missile copypasta is shared in the SubredditName community, increasing its popularity.View Reddit post↗
5. 2019-01The meme resurges on Twitch as streamers begin using it in media-sharing segments.

The meme exploded on YouTube in 2007 and saw a resurgence in 2019 on Twitch, where streamers began using it in media-sharing segments. Its catchy nature led to countless remixes, especially with popular music tracks.