The 'Is That a Personal Attack?' meme originated from a 2019 Wired Autocomplete Interview featuring actress Brie Larson during the promotion of Captain Marvel. When she read a question regarding her personal habits, she jokingly responded with 'I feel like—is that a personal attack?', which immediately resonated with internet users for its relatable defensiveness. The template is widely used as a reaction image to humorously call out someone who points out a relatable flaw, insecurity, or specific habit. It has since become a staple for social media users to express lighthearted offense when faced with a 'too real' observation or a direct critique.