The 'Matrix Morpheus' meme, featuring Lawrence Fishburne as Morpheus from the 1999 sci-fi classic The Matrix, is one of the internet's most enduring templates for delivering patronizing or mind-blowing truths. Interestingly, the famous phrase 'What if I told you' is actually a paraphrase and was never actually spoken in the movie; it likely evolved from a combination of Morpheus explaining the simulated reality of the Matrix and the iconic choice between the red and blue pills. Since gaining viral status around 2012, the meme has been used to mock common misconceptions, point out obvious logic, or present contrarian opinions with a sense of superior wisdom. Its cultural impact is so vast that it remains a staple of social media discourse for anyone looking to 'wake up' their audience to a new perspective.