At the beginning of this year, ironic meme culture broke new grounds with the media spotlight on the rise of surreal memes. Many months have passed since then, and the community of surreal meme makers are still growing. Thoughts?

Or "HHHHA," if you will.

Eight years ago today, a weather balloon captivated the eyes of the nation after it reportedly took off into the sky with a six-year-old boy onboard. After dramatic revelations in the following days, the incident was largely perceived to be a publicity stunt preplanned by the boy's father Richard Heene, though he now claims to have only confessed under duress.