The 'Saddam Hussein's Hiding Place' meme originates from a 2003 BBC infographic depicting the underground 'spider hole' where the former Iraqi leader was discovered. In 2021, the diagram's simplistic aesthetic, specifically the red silhouette of Hussein and the 'Entrance hidden by bricks and rubble' label, became a viral sensation in shitposting circles. The meme involves photoshopping the red outline into absurd locations such as luxury apartments, gaming PC cases, or video game maps, turning a serious historical graphic into a surreal hidden-object game. Its popularity lies in its versatility and the inherent comedy of finding a hidden dictator in mundane architectural layouts.