The 'Nic Cage as Everyone' phenomenon began in the late 2000s, gaining massive traction on blogs and forums like Reddit and BuzzFeed. It involves taking the notoriously expressive face of actor Nicolas Cage and digitally grafting it onto other celebrities, movie characters, or even historical figures. The meme celebrates Cage’s diverse filmography and his status as a cult internet icon, often referred to as 'One True God.' It highlights the surrealist humor of the web, proving that any image can be improved—or at least made weirder—by adding Cage's intense stare or manic grin to the composition.