The Robert Downey Jr. Eye Roll meme originated from a scene in the 2012 blockbuster 'The Avengers,' where Tony Stark expresses his visible exasperation while on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. The image perfectly captures the feeling of being unimpressed or annoyed, typically by someone stating the obvious or acting overly self-righteous. Since its rise in the early 2010s, it has become one of the most recognizable reaction images on the web, used across social media to dismiss 'mansplaining,' bad takes, or redundant information. Its longevity is attributed to Downey Jr.'s masterful facial acting, which resonates with anyone who has ever had to keep their cool while internally screaming.