The 'Haters Gonna Say It's Fake' meme template is the internet's favorite way to 'flex' obviously edited, absurd, or highly improbable situations with a sarcastic layer of confidence. Emerging as a parody of social media influencers and fitness gurus who often use the phrase to deflect genuine criticism, the meme flipped the script by applying it to blatant falsehoods—like a grainy photo of a person holding a literal mountain. It serves as a humorous commentary on the 'fake it until you make it' culture, allowing users to ironically claim success or supernatural feats while acknowledging the ridiculousness of the image itself.