The Death Note meme encompasses several iconic moments from the legendary psychological thriller anime and manga series. The most popular variation features the protagonist, Light Yagami, aggressively writing names into his supernatural notebook with dramatic intensity. Other variations include the 'I'll take a potato chip and eat it' scene and L's unique sitting posture. These memes are widely used to humorously express intense focus, petty revenge, or the desire to 'delete' something annoying from existence. Since the series' debut in the mid-2000s, it has remained a staple of anime culture, frequently surfacing whenever a character—or a real-life figure—displays an over-the-top god complex.