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Meme Name: How did you fix yourself to the horizontal coordinate system?

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This meme first appeared on August 31, 2022, when science communicator Gwedo (궤도) made a guest appearance on Chimchakman's (침착맨) special summer horror episode, 'Science of Fear.' During the show, he scientifically explained 'Jibakryeong' (地縛靈, a ghost tied to a specific place). It quickly spread as an internet meme and gained significant popularity, even being featured on mainstream TV shows like 'You Quiz on the Block.'

"How did you fix yourself to the horizontal coordinate system?" originated from a question posed by Gwedo, who scientifically refuted the existence of ghosts, especially Jibakryeong. Gwedo explained that if ghosts are not affected by gravity, they wouldn't be able to stay in one place because they couldn't keep up with the Earth's rotation and revolution. Therefore, if a Jibakryeong is fixed to a specific location, it means it's fixed to the horizontal coordinate system. The question implies asking how a being unaffected by gravity managed to achieve this.

This meme is used to counteract fear or make a situation humorous by posing a scientific and rational question when encountering scary or unscientific phenomena. It's sometimes called an 'engineering joke' or 'physicist's joke,' and Chimchakman's reaction, "Huh? They're a psycho. Let's go somewhere else," is also often used as part of the meme.

This meme primarily originated among viewers who enjoy Chimchakman's channel and Gwedo's 'Andwel Science' content. It is particularly popular among those who appreciate scientific knowledge or a 'science-major' sensibility, as well as internet community users who enjoy intellectual humor or somewhat absurd situational comedy. As it has been featured on mainstream TV, it is known and used by a broad public, not limited to a specific age or gender.

This meme is used to dilute fear when watching horror content or ghost stories by humorously questioning, "How did you fix yourself to the horizontal coordinate system?" It also serves to create humor by posing an absurdly scientific question when encountering an unrealistic or logically inexplicable situation.

However, since this meme is based on scientific humor, it can offend those who seriously believe in ghosts or supernatural phenomena. Especially for those who enjoy horror content, using the meme might be seen as 'spoiling the mood,' so caution is advised. Gwedo himself stated that the existence of ghosts is outside the realm of science and that his remark was a joke for entertainment. Therefore, it's best to understand the meme's original intent and use it lightly.