In a space fuelled by culture, speculation, and a whole lot of internet magic, meme coins have carved out a kingdom on the Ethereum blockchain. But behind the rise of viral tokens like PEPE lies a lesser-known project with deeper roots—YEE. This is not just another meme coin. YEE is a resurrection of one of the internet’s oldest and weirdest memes, backed by blockchain history, cult-like status, and whispers of being frontrun by one of crypto’s biggest stars. Let’s rewind.

The Origin of the YEE Meme

It all starts in 2010 with a bizarre and poorly animated clip from the Dingo Pictures film Dino Adventure. In the video, one Dino abruptly interrupts another mid-song by yelling “YEE!”—a moment so awkward, it became iconic. The original video became a viral hit, eventually racking up over 100 million views and spawning countless remixes, edits, and reinterpretations across YouTube, Tumblr, Reddit, 4chan and beyond. A decade later, the internet still hasn't let go of “Yee.” Watch the original video here:

Yee - YouTube


It was only a matter of time before someone brought it to the blockchain.From Meme to Ethereum: YEE Is BornWhile most people think the meme coin movement began with PEPE, the blockchain says otherwise. 

  • PEPE’s token contract was deployed on Ethereum roughly two years ago. 

  • Just 14 days later, the original YEE contract went live.

That timing has fuelled a quiet but growing belief that PEPE may have borrowed heavily from YEE’s concept, launching quickly to frontrun the idea. If true, this positions YEE as more than just another meme—it makes it a meme coin pioneer, unfairly eclipsed before its time. Now, YEE is back to set the record straight.

A Meme With History: YEE vs. PEPE Was a Thing Long Before Crypto

What many in crypto don’t know is that the YEE vs. PEPE rivalry has existed for years—long before PEPE became a token. Dating back to 2015–2020, the YEE vs. PEPE memes took on a life of their own within online gaming communities like League of Legends, CS:GO, and StarCraft II. These “factions” would clash during tournaments, in memes, Twitch chats, and even in fan-made events like the YEE vs PEPE 2020 Olympics.
This meme war was one of the most creative and chaotic in gaming history, and it helped define the culture of early Twitch and gaming forums. You can read more about the rivalry on the Destiny.gg Wiki: https://wiki.destiny.gg/view/YEE_vs_PEPE

What is YEE?

YEE is a pure meme token—inspired by one of the internet’s most iconic viral moments, and now living on the Ethereum blockchain. There’s no roadmap, no convoluted utility, no VC narrative. Just raw, absurd meme energy and a community that appreciates internet culture for what it is: weird, chaotic, and powerful. Unlike newer meme tokens trying to manufacture virality, YEE was meme-famous long before it hit the blockchain, and the token exists as a tribute to that legacy.

YEE vs. PEPE: The Crypto Comeback

The YEE community recently reignited interest in the token with a cheeky old video titled “YEE vs PEPE”, which you can watch here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=a-wm_rQGxIb3d3j-&v=EjnE2JkXMLk&feature=youtu.be

The video plays oA the rivalry and suggests what many OGs already believe: YEE was the blueprint. The potential of this meme is just as massive as the two that already fulfilled Mairou’s 8-year-old prediction — $DOGE and $PEPE. $YEE is the final chapter to complete the trilogy.

Final Thoughts: A Meme Reclaimed

In a sea of derivative meme coins, YEE stands out as a relic from the early internet, reborn on the blockchain. It’s weird. It’s nostalgic. And it might just be the most authentic meme coin story Ethereum has seen. Whether you believe the frontrun theory or not, one thing is clear: YEE was here before the hype—and now it’s here to stay.

Official Website:
https://yeetoken.vip/

Token info (CoinGecko):
https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/yee-token

Backstory on the meme (KnowYourMeme):
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/yee