durr

Durr is an informal interjection and internet meme term used to denote a feignedly foolish response or to mock a simple mistake. In online communities, it is often represented as an onomatopoeic sound that accompanies captions or images showing confusion, naivety, or a lack of effort.

Origin and development: Durr is part of a family of meme terms that includes derp and hurr. While precise etymology is unclear, it emerged within English-language meme culture in the late 2000s and 2010s, largely through image macros and forums. The term is typically written in lowercase and can appear with variations such as durr, dur, or durr dur.

Usage and reception: The term is used for comedic effect, often self-deprecatingly or to parody a ridiculous statement. It can accompany captions or dialogue that portray a character as oblivious or silly. Critics argue that meme language like durr can perpetuate stereotypes of cognitive ability, so its use is sometimes considered inappropriate or offensive in respectful discourse.

See also: Derp; Duh; Internet meme.