The Menacing Josh Romney meme originated from a screenshot captured during the second 2012 U.S. presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The image features Josh Romney, one of Mitt's sons, sitting in the audience with a notably wide-eyed and intense expression while looking toward the stage. Internet users quickly latched onto the unnerving gaze, comparing it to a horror movie villain or an overly attached observer. It is primarily used to represent someone watching a situation with an uncomfortable amount of focus or a secret, humorous agenda. Over the years, it has become a staple for situational humor involving being 'creepy' in a harmless and relatable way.