The Paul Ryan PowerPoint Presentation meme originated in March 2017 when the then-Speaker of the House used a slide deck to explain the GOP's new healthcare bill. The visual of Ryan standing in front of a large white screen with a laser pointer immediately became a viral sensation as social media users realized the screen functioned as a perfect blank canvas. It is widely used to mock political policies, present 'objective' data for absurd arguments, or simply to display internet shitposts. The meme remains a staple of political commentary, capturing the awkwardness of trying to simplify complex issues through corporate-style presentations.