Please explain. Actually, Vox did explain why all memes use the same font. The font is called Impact. A designer named Geoff Lee originally developed Impact in the mid-’60s.

That meme typeface is called Impact (technically, a “font” is a specific version of a typeface, like when it’s italicized or in bold). Though Impact feels like the quintessential internet ...

Behind every hilarious meme is its recognizable font — bold, capitalized, in white and outlined with black. The font is called “Impact,” and has a rich history.

To learn more about the meme font and how it became “a digital titan,” head to Vox ’s website. Once you’ve digested all the history, be sure to take a look at the 100 greatest Internet ...

“Memes are about being in the moment,” he says. “Making a meme has to be fast and has to be pertinent.” Whether Impact lasts for memes is anybody’s guess.