The Perfection meme originates from a pivotal scene in the 2011 film X-Men: First Class. In the scene, Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto), played by Michael Fassbender, challenges Raven (Mystique) to show him her true self. He rejects her human disguise and her mid-transformation look, only uttering 'Perfection' once she reveals her natural blue form. The internet quickly adapted this into a three-panel template used to compare different iterations of a subject, usually ending with a humorous or nostalgic 'authentic' version. It remains a popular format for highlighting superior versions of characters, brands, or everyday objects.