The 'Kim Jong Un Looking At Things' meme series originated from official North Korean state media photographs released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). These photos typically depict the Supreme Leader inspecting various factories, agricultural sites, or military installations while surrounded by high-ranking officials diligently taking notes. The internet found humor in the repetitive and often mundane nature of these inspections—ranging from examining blocks of cheese to checking industrial machinery—leading to the creation of the viral Tumblr blog 'Kim Jong Un Looking at Things.' The meme is widely used to mock perceived self-importance or to satirize the staged nature of political propaganda through absurdity and deadpan humor.