The 'Joker Listening to Todd Phillips on a Subway' meme captures a behind-the-scenes moment from the production of Joker: Folie à Deux. In the image, director Todd Phillips appears to be intensely explaining a scene or giving direction to Joaquin Phoenix, who sits in full Joker makeup, looking weary and detached. The template quickly became a favorite for depicting scenarios where someone is being subjected to unwanted advice, over-explanation, or a 'mansplaining' session. It perfectly illustrates the contrast between high-energy instruction and total mental exhaustion, making it the go-to image for jokes about workplace stress, obsessive hobbies, or intrusive late-night thoughts.