The Kurt Eichenwald meme primarily centers on an infamous 2017 incident where the journalist posted a screenshot to Twitter that inadvertently revealed a browser tab for 'hentai.' When confronted by internet users, Eichenwald claimed he was researching the topic for a story or to show his family, an explanation that was widely mocked and turned into a viral sensation. The meme typically uses his image or the concept of 'accidentally' showing embarrassing browser history to satirize transparent excuses or awkward online transparency. Over the years, the meme has evolved to represent any public figure getting caught with compromising digital footprints or making defensive claims that backfire.