The More You Know began as an NBC public service announcement campaign in 1989, using short educational messages from network stars and a distinctive shooting-star animation. The gentle jingle became familiar to television viewers over decades of repeats between programmes. Online, creators began lifting the sting for memes, using its wholesome educational tone to underline facts, mock lessons and ironic revelations. Its recognisability and short length keep it useful for quick edits, where a few seconds of music can signal learning without any dialogue.