Origin
Created by Twitter user @frostytoyy on September 19, 2019. Shows two astronauts in space - one pointing gun at other’s back. First astronaut discovers Earth is “all Ohio,” second responds “Always has been” while aiming weapon.
Format
Revelation meme showing someone discovering a truth that was always obvious. Format: discovery of surprising fact, followed by armed confirmation it was always that way. Implies willful blindness to obvious reality.
Cultural Impact
Became the perfect format for “always was” revelations during 2020-2021. Used for political awakenings, fandom realizations, personal epiphanies, and corporate exposés.
Peak Usage
June-December 2020, particularly popular during pandemic lockdowns. The armed astronaut twist added dark humor to the revelation format.
Applications
Politics (systemic issues), entertainment (plot twists), relationships (red flags), technology (corporate behavior), culture (problematic favorites).
Source: Know Your Meme - Wait It’s All Ohio? Always Has Been