The Rick and Carl meme, often referred to as 'Rick Grimes' Dad Jokes,' originates from a tragic scene in Season 3 of AMC’s The Walking Dead. In the 2012 episode 'Killer Within,' Rick collapses in grief after learning about his wife’s death while Carl stands in silent shock. Internet users subverted this emotional moment in late 2013, transforming it into a comic strip where Rick tells increasingly bad puns to his son. The humor relies on Rick’s intense facial expressions and his desperate need for Carl to appreciate the joke, famously punctuating the punchline with a southern-accented cry of 'Coral!'