The Good Guy Lucifer meme emerged as part of the Advice Animal era, featuring a depiction of the devil often portrayed as a misunderstood figure of justice rather than pure evil. Unlike the traditional view of Satan as a tempter of souls, this meme highlights the logical consistency of his role: if he punishes bad people, doesn't that make him a good guy? It is commonly used to point out religious hypocrisies, societal double standards, or simply to frame mischievous behavior in a surprisingly wholesome light. The meme serves as a dark-humor counterpart to Good Guy Greg, focusing on the irony of a villainous character doing the right thing by punishing the truly wicked.