The NotAPoliceman meme stems from a famous parody Twitter account that gained notoriety for tweeting like an undercover officer poorly attempting to blend in with youth culture. The character typically asks absurdly formal or outdated questions about illegal activities, such as 'Where can I buy one marijuana?' to signal their obvious lack of coolness. It is the spiritual successor to the 'Hello Fellow Kids' trope, used primarily to mock corporations, authority figures, or older individuals who attempt to use slang or social media trends to infiltrate younger circles without understanding the context. The meme serves as a satirical take on surveillance and the comedic failure of trying to be someone you're clearly not.