The David Harris Jr. Plane Rage Bait meme originated from a viral video posted by conservative commentator David Harris Jr., who recorded himself on an airplane involved in or witnessing a perceived confrontation. Many viewers across social media platforms criticized the video as being staged or intentionally provocative—a tactic known as 'rage bait'—to boost engagement and play into political narratives. The meme template typically captures Harris Jr.'s expressive facial reactions or his direct-to-camera addresses during the flight. It is primarily used to mock individuals who manufacture 'main character' moments in public spaces or to satirize the lengths influencers will go to for viral attention through performative outrage.