The Akinator meme stems from the 2007 web-based game where a virtual genie guesses characters through a series of yes-or-no questions. While the game has been a staple of the internet for over a decade, it became a popular meme format used to mock specific character archetypes or to create 'who asked' jokes. The template typically features the Akinator's smug expression or the results screen where he successfully identifies an obscure person. It is widely used on social media to highlight weirdly specific personality traits or to poke fun at influencers and fictional characters by framing them through the genie's deductive logic.