The 'My Brief OKCupid Affair With a World Champion Magic: The Gathering Player' meme originates from a viral 2011 article written by Gita Jackson for the website The Hairpin. The title's hyper-specific and slightly absurd nature resonated with the internet, eventually evolving into a versatile template for describing the strange, niche archetypes people encounter on dating apps. Users typically take the original article's headline and swap out the 'World Champion' part to joke about specific subcultures, weird professions, or peculiar personality traits. It serves as a humorous commentary on the unpredictability of online dating and the oddly specific niches that exist within hobbyist communities.