The 'I'm Gonna Be Honest, I'm Kind of Retarded' meme originates from a 2019 episode of the Joe Rogan Experience featuring InfoWars host Alex Jones. During a heavy discussion about globalist conspiracies, Jones paused to deliver this unexpectedly candid and self-deprecating line, which instantly became a viral sensation. It is now used globally as the go-to reaction image for admitting to a moment of total brain fog, a silly mistake, or a general lack of understanding. The meme thrives on its brutal honesty and the humor found in admitting one's own intellectual lapses in a dramatic fashion.