Stephen Colbert memes draw from his long career as a satirical powerhouse on 'The Colbert Report' and 'The Late Show.' The most popular variations often feature Colbert looking smug, eating popcorn while watching drama unfold, or delivering overly patriotic one-liners. These templates are primarily used to highlight political absurdity, express sarcastic agreement, or react to internet drama with a sense of intellectual superiority. His persona—originally a parody of bombastic conservative pundits—allows users to mock extreme viewpoints by adopting an exaggerated, authoritative, and hilariously confident tone.