The king of memes has decided to step down from his throne

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Last Updated Originally published July 9, 2015 · 7:20 AM EDT
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In the early days of what we now know as the modern Internet, I Can Haz Cheezburger, under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Ben Huh, was giving birth to the first memes. Eventually scooping up other websites like Fail Blog and Know Your Meme, ICHC helped form the Internet into what we see now. However, after eight years as the head of the company, Ben Huh has announced that he’ll be stepping down as CEO. 

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After acquiring a tiny little site called I Can Has Cheezburger? in 2007, Ben Huh took it to levels that went way further than the internet. The site, and at one time Huh himself, were a bit of a household name. Today, he has announced that he’s stepping down as CEO, to be replaced by its President and COO Scott Moore. Before there was Buzzfeed, before there was every Huffington Post article you’ve ever clicked on by accident…there was I Can Haz Cheezburger. The site which featured cats in arguably the most memorable meme in internet history, and continues to post funny animal stuff, is now going through its most memorable change. Huh explained: “I recommended this change to our Board as we continue to get closer to profitability. We have been preparing for this transition for the last few months and I have learned that our investors are truly exceptional people as they have repeatedly demonstrated their helpfulness. I am thankful for their support during this change.”

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