The Indian Joker meme, featuring TikTok creator Rizwan Khan (Rizxtar), became a global viral sensation in late 2019 and early 2020. Known for his signature 'Joker face'—a dramatic, toothy sneer intended to mimic Joaquin Phoenix's Joker—Rizxtar's videos typically follow a narrative of betrayal or moral superiority leading to a dramatic transformation. While initially intended to be serious and edgy, the internet quickly embraced the content for its high-intensity 'cringe' value and exaggerated facial expressions. The meme crossed over into Western internet culture, inspiring countless parodies, fan art, and reaction videos, eventually becoming a staple of ironic meme culture worldwide.