How 'Meet Me in Temecula' Became One of Black Twitter's Most Hilarious Sagas
On Christmas Day in 2014, the most hilarious interaction occurred on Twitter, which sparked the phrase "Meet Me in Temecula," into becoming one of the most hilarious memes in Black Twitter history.
It started when a user named @SnottieDrippen tweeted a criticism of Kobe Bryant's performance in a game against the Phoenix Suns. Another user, @MyTweetsRealAF, disagreed and the discussion escalated into insults and challenges.
@SnottieDrippen then tweeted, "You ever been to Temecula? Let's go." This was interpreted as a challenge to meet in person to settle the argument. The phrase "Meet Me in Temecula" quickly became a meme and was used to mock online arguments that escalated too quickly.
The story gained even more traction when someone claimed to have seen the two individuals actually meet in Temecula, although there was no concrete evidence to support this. Despite the lack of confirmation, "Meet Me in Temecula" became a widely recognized internet meme, often used humorously to defuse online disputes or mock over-the-top internet arguments.
On May 9th, Hulu premieres its documentary series, "Black Twitter," based on Jason Parham’s WIRED article “A People’s History of Black Twitter,” this three-part docuseries will look at the rise of Black Twitter, with stories like "Meet Me in Temecula."
Take a look at the exclusive clip below: