The Jaden Smith meme phenomenon primarily stems from the actor and musician's unique and often cryptic social media presence, particularly on Twitter during the early 2010s. Known for tweeting pseudo-philosophical questions like 'How Can Mirrors Be Real If Our Eyes Aren't Real,' Jaden became a symbol for 'deep' or existential confusion. The meme templates usually feature his perplexed facial expressions from red carpets or movie stills, paired with text that parodies high-concept philosophy or shower thoughts. Over the years, the meme has evolved to represent any situation where someone is overthinking a simple concept or trying too hard to appear intellectual, making it a staple of internet culture for highlighting humorous sincerity.