The Netflix Queen Cleopatra controversy stems from the 2023 docuseries produced by Jada Pinkett Smith, which sparked a global firestorm over the racial identity of the ancient Egyptian ruler. The meme trend exploded following the trailer's release, specifically targeting a line from an interviewee who claimed her grandmother told her Cleopatra was Black, regardless of what school taught. This led to a wave of satirical templates where users mock the dismissal of historical records in favor of anecdotal evidence. Common variations use the quote to ironically justify absurd 'historical' claims or to highlight the friction between Hollywood storytelling and archaeological expertise.