The 'John Lennon The Absolute Madman' meme originates from a candid 1971 photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, where Lennon is captured mid-stride with an incredibly exaggerated and eccentric walking posture. First appearing on 4chan's /mu/ board, the image became synonymous with the sarcastic caption 'THE ABSOLUTE MADMAN.' It is typically used to mock people who perform mildly unusual or totally mundane acts while acting as if they are being incredibly wild or rebellious. The meme thrives on irony, celebrating the absurdity of Lennon's pose while poking fun at internet culture's tendency to overhype small gestures.