The Mesothelioma Ad Copypasta originates from the repetitive and ubiquitous legal commercials aired by law firms like Sokolove Law throughout the mid-2000s and early 2010s. The script—notably beginning with the phrase 'If you or a loved one...'—became an internet sensation due to its mechanical delivery and constant presence during daytime television slots. It evolved into a popular copypasta on platforms like Reddit and Twitter, where users would post the entire script in unexpected comment sections to derail conversations. Today, it is primarily used for bait-and-switch humor, where a serious or unrelated topic suddenly pivots into the promise of financial compensation for asbestos exposure, often paired with grainy, low-quality stock images of lawyers.