The 'Ooh Mister Darcy' meme stems from the enduring cultural obsession with Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, specifically the iconic portrayals by Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen. It captures the exaggerated dramatic tension and breathless romanticism associated with the character Fitzwilliam Darcy. The meme typically features a character in a state of romantic distress or overwhelming excitement, often parodying the 'slow burn' romance tropes found in period dramas. While it started in literary and Tumblr fandom circles, it has evolved into a versatile template used to mock overly dramatic reactions to minor social interactions or the 'brooding' archetype in modern media.