Disco Elysium, the critically acclaimed RPG by ZA/UM, became a goldmine for memes due to its unique 'Skill' system where different parts of the protagonist's psyche argue with him. The meme typically uses the game's distinctive oil-painting art style for portraits like Inland Empire, Electrochemistry, or Volition. Users apply these portraits and the signature black-and-white dialogue boxes to real-world scenarios or other fictional characters to simulate a 'skill check' or a persistent inner voice. It is widely used to represent overthinking, intrusive thoughts, or the absurdity of internal logic in everyday situations, perfectly mirroring the game's philosophical and often chaotic narrative tone.