The Genius (formerly Rap Genius) meme template mimics the annotation style of the popular lyrics website, where users provide context or 'decipher' the meaning behind song lyrics. The meme typically highlights a mundane or absurd sentence and follows it with a pseudo-intellectual, overly detailed explanation in the signature Genius font and yellow color scheme. It gained massive popularity as a way to mock pseudo-intellectualism or to find deep, non-existent meanings in simple pop culture quotes. Whether it's a 'Verified' artist explanation or a fan-made theory, the format serves as the perfect vehicle for high-effort sarcasm.