The 'It Appears My Superiority Has Led to Some Controversy' meme originates from a scene in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, featuring Count Dooku. In the original context, Dooku is responding to Obi-Wan Kenobi's accusations regarding his political and moral stance. However, the internet repurposed the quote to serve as the ultimate reaction for situations where one's competence, luck, or elitist behavior causes frustration or 'salt' among others. It is widely used in gaming communities to mock opponents after a win, in professional settings to highlight overachievement, or simply to lean into a 'smug' persona for comedic effect. The stoic and refined delivery by Christopher Lee adds a layer of sophisticated arrogance that makes the template timeless.