The Frustrated Boromir meme, commonly known as 'One Does Not Simply,' originates from a pivotal scene in the 2001 film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. During the Council of Elrond, Boromir (portrayed by Sean Bean) warns that entering the dark land is impossible, famously stating, 'One does not simply walk into Mordor.' His specific hand gesture and weary expression became an internet sensation in the mid-2000s. Today, it is used globally to satirize tasks that are much more complicated or dangerous than they initially seem, making it one of the most enduring templates in meme history.