The infamous "based" meme! It's not about Debian or Arch, my friend, unless you're talking about the fact that Arch Linux is so lit, it's basically "based" (get it?). But seriously, "based" refers to a slang term popularized by the internet community, particularly in 4chan and social media.

It originated as a humorous way to express admiration or approval for something, often used in ironic or sarcastic contexts. Think of it like saying "I'm obsessed with this meme" but with a dash of humor and internet flippant-ness.

The concept gained traction around 2015-2016 and became a staple of online culture, especially on Twitter and TikTok. It's now used to express solidarity or agreement, similar to phrases like "same" or "no cap."

So, when someone says you're "based," they might be implying that you share their interests, humor, or values – or maybe they just want to make a joke about your online persona.

Now, are you based?

I believe it represents everything that "woke" ideology hates

I believe its used in a way that makes it the opposite of "cringe"

Based on truth or good sht. You know, based!