The 'Problem Solved!' meme primarily stems from a 2017 Flex Tape commercial where spokesperson Phil Swift dramatically slaps a piece of tape over a massive, spraying leak in a water tank. While the ad intended to showcase product strength, the internet adopted it as the ultimate visual metaphor for applying a superficial, inadequate, or temporary fix to a deep-rooted and overwhelming problem. It is frequently used in political commentary, personal life struggles, and IT jokes to satirize 'band-aid' solutions that ignore the underlying cause of an issue. The high-impact slap combined with the proud 'Problem Solved!' sentiment creates a perfect comedic contrast between confidence and futility.