The 'Do You Wanna See the Most Illegal Thing I Own?' meme originated from a YouTube video uploaded by the popular meme creator Dolan Dark in 2018. In the clip, a character delivers the titular line in a distorted voice before revealing an item. The humor stems from subverting the viewer's expectation of seeing something actually criminal, instead showcasing mundane yet socially unacceptable actions—like putting milk in the bowl before the cereal or biting straight into a string cheese. It has since become a staple for highlighting the chaotic energy of everyday life, allowing users to jokingly label their harmless yet controversial habits as major crimes.