John Lemon is a surreal meme that originated in early 2017, primarily on Reddit's /r/memes and /r/dankmemes subreddits. It features a photoshopped image of a lemon adorned with John Lennon's signature circular spectacles and hair, often accompanied by puns related to The Beatles' music. While initially criticized by some as an attempt to force a meme into existence, its sheer absurdity and the clever wordplay surrounding 'lemon' and 'Lennon' helped it secure a spot in internet history. Today, the template is used to express zany humor, make musical jokes, or simply participate in the long tradition of citrus-themed internet culture.