The 'Ordinary Muslim Man' meme is a classic advice animal series that first gained traction in late 2010 on platforms like Reddit and Quickmeme. It features a portrait of a smiling Muslim man, typically used to play on Islamic stereotypes by starting with a phrase that sounds potentially threatening in the top text, only to subvert those expectations with a completely benign, helpful, or ordinary activity in the bottom text. This bait-and-switch format became popular for its social commentary and humor, highlighting the absurdity of prejudice while celebrating everyday positive actions. It remains a staple of the subversion subgenre of memes, promoting a message of peace and commonality through a clever comedic structure.