In Christopher Nolan’s 2010 sci-fi heist film "Inception," this iconic visual originates from an early scene where the protagonist, Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), is attempting to explain the complex mechanics of subconscious extraction to the businessman Saito (Ken Watanabe). Set within a lavish Japanese-style dreamscape, Cobb’s intense, squinting expression captures a moment of high-stakes explanation as he tries to discern whether Saito is aware he is currently dreaming. This specific frame became the face of the movie's cerebral reputation, embodying the mental strain required to navigate the film’s multi-layered narrative and its "dream within a dream" logic. Shortly after the film's release in July 2010, the image exploded across platforms like 4chan and Reddit, quickly evolving into the "Squinting Leonardo DiCaprio" or "Skeptical DiCaprio" meme. It is primarily used to represent feelings of deep suspicion, extreme concentration, or the struggle to understand a confusing situation, often paired with the iconic catchphrase "We need to go deeper." The meme achieved legendary status when it was cross-pollinated with other trends, most notably being used to parody the "Futurama Fry" skeptical template or to mock overly convoluted fan theories. Its longevity is sustained by its versatility in expressing the universal "wait, what?" reaction to bizarre internet occurrences or the epiphany of a hidden truth.