The 'Get Better Material' meme originates from a scene in the Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, where the protagonist Midge Maisel delivers a sharp critique to a fellow comedian. The image, capturing Midge’s authoritative and dismissive expression, quickly became a staple on social media as a high-quality reaction image. It is predominantly used to shut down unoriginal jokes, repetitive internet tropes, or 'cringe' content that lacks creativity. The meme has evolved from its stand-up comedy roots to become a versatile tool for gatekeeping quality humor and providing a witty retort to anyone who misses the mark in an argument or an attempt at comedy.