The 'Carl!' meme, widely known as 'Coral' due to actor Andrew Lincoln's Southern accent, features a high-tension scene from The Walking Dead turned into a comedic staple. While the original context was a tragic moment of grief, the internet reimagined it as the ultimate template for terrible dad jokes. The format typically involves Rick Grimes telling a pun, leaning into his son Carl’s ear for the punchline, and then shouting it again with increased intensity. It has remained a cultural mainstay since 2013, used by millions to deliver cringeworthy humor with maximum dramatic effect.