Who started “2026 is the new 2016”?

Tayeeb Hasan, on Instagram, Dec 29, 2025. It reached 7 platforms in 5 weeks.

LineageEach dot, 1,000,000 TikTok videos made with the 2016 filterContestedKey steps, 10 of 19. Lines follow time and platform
2016 Trend / 2026 Is the New 2016 | Know Your MemeTayeeb HasanFirst post · 105K likesHindustan TimesPresscalithekid13M viewsBacklashPlatform jumpPressCommercialBacklashObserved peakCommercialPatient zero