"The Seed Is Strong" originates from the first season of HBO’s Game of Thrones (2011), serving as the cryptic final words of Lord Jon Arryn (John Standing) before his death. Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark (Sean Bean) later investigates these words, realizing they refer to the dominant black-haired traits of the Baratheon family compared to the blonde Lannister children. The scene is a cornerstone of the show's early political tension and mystery. In digital culture, this clip is the go-to template for highlighting undeniable genetic traits or carbon-copy personalities between parents and children. It is commonly used when a child exhibits a specific, often humorous or frustrating, behavior that is identical to their mother or father. Example captions include: "When the toddler starts a 20-minute argument just like his mom," "Seeing my nephew have the same attitude as his dad," and "When the puppy sleeps in the exact same position as its father."