Counter-signaling is a social maneuver turned internet meme that describes how high-status individuals often adopt low-status behaviors to distinguish themselves from the 'midwit' middle class. Most frequently depicted via the Bell Curve or Midwit template, the meme shows a 'dimwit' and a 'genius' agreeing on a simple premise, while the 'midwit' in the center gets lost in complex, unnecessary jargon. This trope gained massive traction in crypto, finance, and philosophy circles on Twitter and 4chan, serving as a critique of over-intellectualization and a celebration of 'returning to monkey' or fundamental truths.