The specific date in the keyword——suggests a "patient zero" moment. In the world of viral media, specific dates usually point to a high-traffic forum post, the upload of a specific video, or a "link dump" on a site like Digg or Reddit (which was then in its infancy).
That said, I can attempt to create a piece inspired by the concept of horsecore, which often involves themes of nature, possibly incorporating elements of technology or specific dates as you mentioned. horsecore 2008 2 6 link