The Flower Crown meme, often associated with 'soft edits' or 'soft stans,' originated within Tumblr fandom culture during the mid-2010s. It involves digitally placing a floral wreath on the heads of celebrities, fictional characters, or even historical figures to contrast their often rugged or serious personas with a gentle, whimsical aesthetic. This trend peaked with the rise of Snapchat filters, but the meme version persists as a way to express affection for a character or to ironically soften an intimidating figure. It serves as a visual shorthand for the 'he's a softie' trope, turning even the most fearsome villains into adorable, flower-clad icons.