The Scumbag Brain meme belongs to the classic 'Advice Animals' era and features a digital illustration of a human brain wearing the iconic brown plaid 'Scumbag Steve' hat. It emerged around 2011 on Reddit and Quickmeme, personifying the brain as a malicious entity that works against its owner's best interests—such as bringing up embarrassing memories at bedtime or failing to recall important information during an exam. The meme perfectly captures the universal frustration of the subconscious mind acting like a 'scumbag,' making it a timeless favorite for expressing relatability regarding anxiety, forgetfulness, and the internal quirks of human psychology.