The But It Might Work For Us meme originates from the cult-classic TV show Arrested Development, specifically from a scene featuring Tobias Fünke and his wife Lindsay. While discussing the high failure rate of open marriages, Tobias acknowledges that it 'never works' for anyone, only to immediately suggest with blind optimism, 'But it might work for us.' This format has become a staple for internet users to mock people who ignore historical failures or obvious red flags. It is frequently applied to volatile financial investments, repeating relationship mistakes, or any situation involving hilariously misplaced confidence.