The 'She Was Poetry But He Couldn't Read' meme originated as a sincere, pseudo-profound quote circulating on platforms like Tumblr and Pinterest during the early 2010s. Originally intended to describe a complex woman whose depth went unappreciated by a simple-minded partner, it eventually became a target for internet irony. Today, the meme is used to mock overly dramatic 'deep' sentiments by pairing the quote with absurd imagery or applying it to fictional characters where the literal lack of literacy is the joke. It perfectly captures the internet's love for subverting emotional sincerity with high-quality shitposting and satire.