The 'Don't Look Up' meme originates from the 2021 satirical disaster film directed by Adam McKay, which serves as a heavy allegory for the climate crisis and societal indifference. The meme culture surrounding the film primarily centers on the stark contrast between the scientific urgency of characters like Dr. Randall Mindy and Kate Dibiasky versus the blissful ignorance of the media and political elite. Popular templates often feature Leonardo DiCaprio’s panicked rants or the 'Just Look Up' vs. 'Don't Look Up' divide, symbolizing the polarization of modern discourse. Users employ these memes to mock corporate greed, government inaction, or any situation where obvious warnings are being ignored in favor of comfort or profit.