The Patrick Star and Man Ray meme comes from the 2001 SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy III.' In the scene, the villain Man Ray attempts to be 'good' by returning Patrick’s dropped wallet. Despite Man Ray pointing out Patrick’s ID and name inside the wallet, Patrick stubbornly denies it belongs to him. This four-panel sequence became a viral sensation as a way to illustrate people who refuse to accept common sense, logical arguments, or factual evidence, often used to mock those who reject reality even when presented with proof.