Vibrating strings Memes

String theory was basically physicists throwing vibrating strings at a mathematical wall and seeing what sticks. Then one day they're like "Wait, our random cosmic spaghetti model actually predicts quantum behavior?!" The universe basically validated their homework even though they were just doodling in the margins. It's like accidentally solving a Rubik's cube while trying to peel off the stickers. The cosmic equivalent of tripping over a rock and discovering gold.