The 'Epstein Files' meme genre emerged following the unsealing of court documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, which listed numerous high-profile associates and public figures. These memes typically utilize images of redacted papers, dense lists, or characters nervously scanning documents to express anxiety or mock the potential exposure of celebrities and politicians. It has become a staple of internet culture for commentary on social justice, accountability, and the perceived secrecy of the global elite. Users often use the template to humorously predict which famous personalities might appear in the files or to react to the sheer volume of redacted information released to the public.