The Hans Landa Hiding Enemies of the State meme stems from the opening scene of Quentin Tarantino’s 2009 film, Inglourious Basterds. In this tense sequence, SS Colonel Hans Landa, played by Christoph Waltz, interrogates a French farmer about the whereabouts of a Jewish family. The meme typically captures Landa’s polite yet terrifying demeanor or his specific line regarding enemies of the state. It has evolved online to satirize high-stakes situations or to jokingly accuse individuals of hiding unpopular opinions, secret affiliations, or even just 'suspicious' items within various niche internet communities.