The Nick Robinson meme centers on the YouTube creator and former video game journalist known for his deep-dive documentaries into obscure gaming history. The meme usually highlights his distinct, sometimes uncomfortably earnest facial expressions used in thumbnails or his specific investigative tone. It gained traction as internet users began parodying the 'over-the-top' passion required to research forgotten promotional games or obscure sound effects. Today, the template is a staple for jokes about being overly obsessed with trivial digital mysteries or the classic 'video essay' aesthetic that Robinson helped popularize on the platform.