The Master Trole Kid meme features a photograph of a young boy wearing a fedora and a devious smirk, which first gained notoriety on 4chan and Reddit around 2012. He became the face of 'le master trole,' a satirical take on the 'trollface' culture that poked fun at people who thought they were clever tricksters but were actually just being annoying or cringe-worthy. The meme intentionally uses misspellings like 'trole' to emphasize the juvenile nature of early internet arguments. It is commonly used to mock someone who is easily provoked or to celebrate a successful, albeit simple, prank.