When did 'bold move cotton' become a meme?

The scene started to spread as a meme in February, 2012, when Quickmeme created a page for “Bold move, Cotton”. In April, 2013, users would start posting image macros, created from the scene on the r/AdviceAnimals subreddit.

What does a bold move mean?

The captions typically describe a controversial or risky course of action undertaken by an individual or group, followed by the sarcastic phrase “It’s a bold move Cotton, let’s see if it pays off.”

What does bold move cotton mean?

What does Bold Move, Cotton mean? Bold move, Cotton also known as Bold Strategy, Cotton refers to a quote from the comedy flick Dodgeball, that became an animal advice image macro series online. The format is mainly used to reflect on the risky or controversial nature of a course of action, taken on by a person or a group.