The Idiot Skull meme, also known as the Skull Comparison, originated as a parody of anthropological diagrams showing human evolution. The template typically presents a series of identical skulls representing various demographics to show equality, ending with a final, misshapen skull that represents a specific person or group with a 'dumb' take. It became a staple on Reddit and social media in the late 2010s as a concise way to roast illogical behavior or controversial opinions, highlighting how some ideas are simply mind-bogglingly foolish.