The 'I’m the Dumbest Man Alive' meme is based on a webcomic by the popular artist SrGrafo, first posted to Reddit in June 2019. The three-panel strip depicts a king who believes he is the most unintelligent person on Earth until a challenger shares an even more foolish opinion, leading the king to surrender his crown. It quickly became a viral sensation, used to mock specific behaviors, fanbases, or controversial statements. The template is a staple in the meme world for highlighting the absurdity of certain viewpoints in a humorous, visual way.