The 'Don't Ever Use The Word Smart With Me' meme originates from a viral moment during the first 2020 U.S. Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. When Biden referenced Trump's academic history and intelligence, Trump responded with the defensive and highly quotable retort, asserting his own intellectual dominance. The clip immediately resonated across social media, evolving into a popular reaction image and video format. It is typically used to satirize someone who is acting overly confident or getting defensive during a disagreement, often highlighting the irony of the situation when the person speaking isn't necessarily being 'smart' themselves.