Meme Elitism refers to the subculture of internet users who pride themselves on enjoying obscure, surreal, or 'deep-fried' content while looking down upon 'normie' or mainstream memes. This phenomenon often manifests through templates that contrast basic humor with complex, layered inside jokes. The 'elitist' attitude grew alongside platforms like Reddit and 4chan, where users frequently gatekeep certain aesthetics to maintain a sense of digital exclusivity. Using this template allows creators to highlight the divide between casual internet users and those deeply embedded in niche digital irony, often using a 'Signature Look of Superiority' or 'Expanding Brain' format to convey the message.