The 'Fauci Holding Paper' meme features Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the NIAID, holding up a white sheet of paper or a chart during a public testimony. The image gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic when social media users began digitally altering the paper to display humorous, satirical, or absurd messages. Unlike many political memes that lean heavily into partisanship, this template is often used for general 'look at this' jokes, similar to the Lisa Simpson Presentation or Bernie Sanders' 'I Am Once Again Asking' formats. It remains a popular choice for creators looking to lend a sense of mock-seriousness to their specific online messages or grievances.