The Emperor Palpatine meme captures the iconic villain from the Star Wars franchise, primarily focusing on his appearances in the prequel trilogy. Scenes featuring lines like 'Do it' from Revenge of the Sith, 'Unlimited Power!', and 'I am the Senate' became massive viral hits on platforms like Reddit's r/PrequelMemes. These memes are typically used to represent peer pressure, extreme power, or ironic situations. Ian McDiarmid's dramatic performance and expressive facial contortions have cemented Palpatine's place as one of the most versatile and enduring figures in internet meme culture.