Jeremy Meeks, famously known as the 'Hot Felon,' became an overnight internet sensation in June 2014 after the Stockton Police Department posted his mugshot on Facebook. The photo went viral globally, earning millions of likes due to his striking blue eyes and model-like features. This moment sparked a massive trend where users joked about his criminal record being overlooked because of his appearance, eventually leading Meeks to a successful professional modeling career upon his release. In meme culture, the template is used to highlight 'pretty privilege,' thirst-trapping, or situations where someone is unexpectedly attractive despite a chaotic or negative context.