Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker in the 2016 film Suicide Squad became an instant subject of internet fascination and ridicule due to its radical departure from previous iterations. Characterized by facial tattoos, silver teeth, and a 'gangster' aesthetic, the design sparked countless memes long before the film's release. Once the movie debuted, his lines—particularly the 'I’m just gonna hurt you really, really bad' sequence—became templates for parodying edgy or try-hard behavior. Over time, the meme evolved to represent anything that tries too hard to be cool or dark, often used ironically to poke fun at the intense method acting stories associated with Leto’s performance.