The '[Looks At Smudged Handwriting]' meme is a versatile snowclone that captures the awkwardness of trying to read difficult handwriting, often written on one's own hand or a scrap of paper. It typically follows a script-like format where a character attempts to address someone or introduce a concept but fails spectacularly due to the 'smudge.' This trend gained significant traction on platforms like Tumblr and Twitter, where users applied it to historical figures, fictional characters, and celebrities. The humor stems from the juxtaposition of a formal or important situation with a nonsensical, phonetically similar misreading, highlighting the relatable struggle of human error and poor penmanship.