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Introducing Doge, the internet meme which has everybody talking like idiots

To know him is to love him.

YOU MAY HAVE noticed a funny pattern of speech among your mates of late. You may find they’re saying nonsensical things like, ‘such happy’ or ‘much celebrate’.

There is a reason for this, and that reason is Doge.

This is Doge.

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Doge first emerged in 2012, when people started posting photographs of dogs along with their internal monologues on the internet, usually in Comic Sans.

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Before long, Doge began taking other forms.

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Now, dog can be many things.

An inspirational figure:

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A travel enthusiast:

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Even a prominent figure in current affairs:

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He appears in films:

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In literature:

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At historical landmarks:

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And he even has his own club night.

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There is literally no end, to what Doge can do, and where he can appear.

2013 has been his year, and we hope there’s no stopping him in 2014.

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Louise McSharry

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