The Old Man Cup of Coffee meme features András Arató, a Hungarian electrical engineer who became an accidental internet sensation known as Hide the Pain Harold. The image originated from a series of stock photos where his facial expression appears to mask deep emotional distress with a polite, strained smile. The specific image of him holding a white coffee cup perfectly encapsulates the feeling of maintaining a professional facade while dealing with internal struggle. Since going viral in 2011, Harold has become a global symbol for social awkwardness and suppressed anxiety, evolving from a simple stock photo into one of the most beloved and versatile meme templates in internet history.