The AskReddit meme format mimics the visual style of the popular r/AskReddit subreddit, where users post open-ended questions and others provide stories, advice, or jokes. While the subreddit itself started in 2008, the meme version gained traction as a way to share fabricated or highly specific scenarios that look like actual internet discourse. It usually features a bolded question followed by a username and a punchline comment, often used to highlight bizarre human behaviors or 'cursed' secrets. This format is a staple on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where creators use text-to-speech to narrate these fictionalized or curated Reddit interactions for entertainment.