The 'Alien' meme, featuring Giorgio A. Tsoukalos from the History Channel series 'Ancient Aliens', became an internet sensation due to his expressive hand gestures and wild hair. The template typically showcases Tsoukalos explaining a phenomenon with the punchline being 'Aliens', regardless of how illogical the connection might be. It first gained traction around 2010 on 4chan and Reddit as a way to mock pseudo-scientific theories or provide a ridiculous explanation for everyday problems. Today, it remains a staple of internet culture for highlighting exaggerated claims and conspiracy-minded thinking.