The Scumbag Hat, technically a brown and gold Boston Red Sox cap with a plaid pattern, became the universal symbol of untrustworthiness through the Scumbag Steve meme. Originating from a 2011 Reddit post featuring Blake Boston, the hat quickly took on a life of its own as a standalone icon. Users began Photoshopping the hat onto celebrities, politicians, or even inanimate objects to signify that they were acting selfishly or unreliably. Today, placing the Scumbag Hat on a character instantly communicates that they are about to do something inconsiderate or annoying, making it one of the most durable visual metaphors in meme culture.