The 'Chris Cuomo Fredo' meme originated from a 2019 viral video showing then-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo getting into a heated verbal altercation with an unidentified man who called him 'Fredo'—a reference to the weak, traitorous brother from The Godfather. Cuomo famously claimed that the term was an ethnic slur equivalent to the 'n-word' for Italians, sparking a massive wave of online mockery and debate. The meme typically highlights Cuomo's intense reaction or uses the 'Fredo' label to poke fun at public figures perceived as less competent than their relatives. It remains a popular template for political satire and internet arguments regarding media personalities.