The 'Is Joe Flacco Elite?' meme began as a genuine sports debate during the Baltimore Ravens' 2012-2013 playoff run, eventually culminating in Flacco winning Super Bowl XLVII MVP. However, the question quickly transcended sports analysis to become a viral internet joke, used to mock the absurdity of 'elite' sports rankings and the hyperbole of sports media. Over the years, the phrase evolved into a versatile template used to ironically question the quality of anything from fast food to obscure historical figures. It represents the quintessential internet debate that never truly dies, resurfacing every time Flacco signs with a new team or delivers a standout performance.