"The Joy of Painting," which first aired in 1983 on PBS, featured the legendary and soft-spoken Bob Ross. In this particular iconic sequence, Bob Ross looks directly into the lens with his signature permed hair and denim shirt, reassuring viewers that "anybody can paint" and that talent is merely a pursued interest. He emphasizes that art isn't a secret club, but a skill accessible to everyone who is willing to try. In internet culture, this clip is a staple for both wholesome encouragement and self-deprecating irony. It is frequently used to represent the moment someone gains a false sense of confidence after watching a single tutorial or when someone is trying to convince a friend that a notoriously difficult task is actually easy. It captures a specific blend of 1980s nostalgia, calmness, and the "Dunning-Kruger effect" in action. Commonly seen captions include: "Me after watching one 5-minute DIY tutorial on YouTube," "My brain trying to convince me I can start a million-dollar business with no experience," and "When you're trying to gaslight your friends into thinking organic chemistry is easy."