The 'Maybe I am a monster' meme originates from the 2015 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Avengers: Age of Ultron. In the scene, the newly awakened Vision, portrayed by Paul Bettany, ponders his own nature while speaking to the Avengers. The meme format features a close-up of Vision’s face and is used by internet users to humorously acknowledge a weird habit, a controversial opinion, or a relatable 'red flag' they possess. It became a viral sensation on Reddit and Twitter as a way to poke fun at one's own quirks that might seem 'monstrous' to others.