The Slouching Jacob Rees-Mogg meme originated in September 2019 when the British MP was photographed reclining deeply on the front bench of the House of Commons during a high-stakes Brexit debate. The image instantly went viral, with critics viewing it as a symbol of aristocratic arrogance and supporters seeing it as a sign of calm composure. Internet users quickly turned the photo into a versatile template, photoshopping Rees-Mogg into various scenarios—ranging from famous paintings like 'The Death of Marat' to movie posters—to highlight themes of boredom, elitism, or extreme relaxation in inappropriate settings.