The Salt Bae meme features Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe gracefully seasoning a steak by letting salt bounce off his forearm. This specific pose became a global sensation in early 2017 after Gökçe posted a video titled 'Ottoman Steak' to Instagram. The image instantly became a symbol of flamboyance, sophistication, and being 'extra.' It is widely used to represent the act of adding a finishing touch, a bit of unnecessary flair, or a final flourish to any task, whether it is a work project, a text message, or a dramatic life choice.