The Patrick Scientist vs. Nail meme, also known as 'Professional Patrick,' originates from the Season 2 episode of SpongeBob SquarePants titled 'The Secret Box.' In this scene, Patrick Star attempts to open a box by appearing incredibly studious, wearing a lab coat and glasses, only to end up with a board nailed to his forehead. The image captures the hilarious contrast between his intellectual appearance and his utter lack of logic. It went viral as a way to mock people who think they are being geniuses while doing something incredibly stupid or overcomplicating a simple task.