The Hank meme, featuring actor Dean Norris from the hit series Breaking Bad, typically utilizes two side-by-side photos of the character Hank Schrader. One image shows him with a wide, genuine smile, while the other captures a sudden, dramatic shift to a serious or disappointed expression. Originally posted by Norris himself on Twitter in 2014, the images gained viral status in 2021 as a 'before and after' format to highlight drastic changes in mood or situation. It is widely used to contrast excitement with immediate regret or realization.