The 'How Do We Tell Him?' meme originates from a scene in SpongeBob SquarePants featuring the Flying Dutchman looking pityingly at SpongeBob and Patrick. It gained massive traction on social media as a reaction image used to describe situations where someone is innocently confident about something that is actually a failure or a lie. The template perfectly captures the awkward pause before delivering bad news. From crypto crashes to naive life goals, it remains a staple for highlighting the gap between expectation and a harsh, unspoken reality.