The 'Government Agent Watching Me' meme, often referred to as the 'FBI Agent' meme, plays on the humorous idea that everyone has a personal government operative monitoring their webcam. Originating from growing public awareness of digital surveillance in the late 2010s, it evolved into a wholesome or self-deprecating format where users imagine an agent reacting to their weird searches or late-night snacks. It typically uses images of people looking through cameras or screens, representing the silent observer. This meme is a staple of internet culture, used to satirize privacy concerns by personifying the abstract concept of state surveillance into a relatable character.