The 'Kowalski, Analysis' meme originates from the Penguins of Madagascar franchise by DreamWorks. It captures the moment Skipper asks his tactical officer, Kowalski, for a professional breakdown of a situation. The meme became a viral sensation in 2018, typically featuring a zoomed-in, distorted image of Kowalski to emphasize a sense of chaotic urgency or feigned intelligence. It is frequently applied to scenarios where a person is trying to make sense of something absurd, or conversely, when a simple situation is over-analyzed for comedic effect.