Meaning
What does I’m So Proud of This Community mean?
I’m so proud of this community refers to a memorable quote from the 2018 YouTube rewind, said by Gabbie Hanna.
Online, it became a popular reaction image meme, pairing screenshots of ludicrous YouTube content with a captioned image of Gabbie Hanna.
Origin
What's the origin of I’m So Proud of This Community?
YouTube Rewind 2018 was premiered on December 6th, 2018, where Gabbie Hanna is shown at one point talking highly of the YouTube community.
It is here she says, “I’m so proud of this community.”
This YouTube Rewind became famous since it became the most disliked video on the platform.
Spread & Usage
How did I’m So Proud of This Community spread?
Within a few days after the YouTube Rewind’s premier, memes would appear on the r/dankmemes subreddit.
PewDiePie would also make a reference video to Rewind, published with the title “I am SO proud of this community. LWIAY – #0060”.
“I am so proud of this community” would remain a popular phrase on Reddit throughout 2018 and 2019, being referenced with numerous memes on several subs.

External resources
- Know Your Meme – I Am So Proud of This Community