Mary Allen
Introduction: Who is Gabe the dog?
Gabe the dog was a small, white American Eskimo-Pomeranian mix who gained internet fame for his unique barking style. He first rose to popularity in 2013 when his owner, Dave, uploaded a video of Gabe barking along to the song "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence. The video quickly went viral and sparked a trend of similar videos featuring Gabe and other popular songs.
Early videos and memes featuring Gabe
After the success of the "Bring Me to Life" video, Dave continued to upload videos of Gabe barking along to various songs, including "All Star" by Smash Mouth and "Africa" by Toto. These videos quickly gained a following and became popular memes online. People began creating their own videos featuring Gabe’s barks and remixing them into songs.
Initial reactions to Gabe’s videos
Many people found Gabe’s videos to be humorous and entertaining, and he quickly gained a dedicated fanbase. Some people even started creating fan art and merchandise featuring Gabe’s likeness. However, others criticized the trend of using animals for entertainment and questioned the ethics of making videos that could potentially cause stress or discomfort for the animal. Despite this criticism, Gabe’s popularity continued to grow.