The Matthew Cordle DUI Confession meme originates from a viral YouTube video posted in 2013 titled 'I killed a man,' where Cordle confessed to causing a fatal car accident while driving under the influence. The video was intended to take full responsibility for his actions and went viral for its raw, somber tone and public accountability. In internet culture, the still images from the video—often featuring his face partially obscured or in deep shadow—became a template for 'confession' memes. While the source material is grave, users often adapt the format to confess to trivial 'crimes' or minor social faux pas, mimicking the dramatic and heavy atmosphere of the original video for comedic effect.