The 'Full Retard' meme originates from the 2008 satirical action-comedy film Tropic Thunder, delivered by the character Kirk Lazarus (played by Robert Downey Jr.). In the scene, Lazarus provides a meta-commentary on Hollywood acting tropes, specifically advising against playing a character with disabilities in an overly exaggerated way to win awards. Since the film's release, the still of Lazarus has become a legendary internet reaction image. It is commonly used to call out individuals, companies, or public figures who make bafflingly poor decisions or take a logic-defying stance on a particular issue, serving as a blunt, comedic critique of extreme stupidity.