Memes from the "Addicts" category have been around as long as social media and the word "meme" itself. The heroes of these pictures are not only actual addicts, but cartoon characters, people from random photos, social media users, and even children. The most popular meme among addicts (from the children's category) is Stoner Stanley. Most social media users recognize him from the long list of images "what a guy?". One unsuccessful photo made the boy popular not only in the US, but in many other countries, including Russia. It's almost impossible to count the number of jokes made at Stoner's expense. By the way, today the guy is actively shooting in advertising (non-narcotic drugs) and trying himself in the field of humor.
What is the secret to the popularity of "Addicts" memes? It all comes from history. When the hippie movement swept the masses, many people saw what a stoned person could or couldn't do. Many got into bizarre situations, which led to the popularization of jokes where addicts played the main roles. In the era of the internet, jokes didn't become outdated, but they gained a slightly different character and manner of execution: they turned into memes.