The 'Hannah, Walter, Teacher' meme stems from a series of TikTok videos featuring a teacher named Hannah and her interactions with her student, Walter. The videos gained massive traction due to their unique, somewhat awkward social dynamics and the specific, high-energy way the teacher addressed her students. Initially surfacing in the 'cringe' corners of the internet, it quickly evolved into a beloved template for depicting forced enthusiasm versus deadpan or unimpressed reactions. It is now widely used to satirize classroom environments, workplace training, or any situation where someone is trying too hard to be relatable to a younger or more indifferent audience.