The Sarcastic Bear meme features a bear with a remarkably human-like expression of smug disbelief and mocking condescension. Often used to react to someone stating the obvious or complaining about trivial issues, the image perfectly captures the 'tell me more' energy of a person who is clearly unimpressed. While its exact origins are often debated among nature photography enthusiasts, it became a cornerstone of internet sarcasm in the early 2010s. The meme is a favorite for calling out 'first world problems' or humble-bragging, using the bear's knowing smirk to deliver a heavy dose of irony to any conversation.