The Stranger Things whiteboard meme originates from a scene in Season 3 where characters Steve Harrington and Robin Buckley are tracking secret transmissions. In the original context, Robin holds up a whiteboard showing a tally of Steve’s failed attempts to flirt with customers at the Scoops Ahoy ice cream parlor. Internet users quickly transformed the whiteboard into a blank canvas for sharing hot takes, harsh truths, and unpopular opinions. It has since become a staple of the 'presentation' meme genre, joining the ranks of similar templates like Lisa Simpson or Spider-Man explaining things, used to deliver facts or jokes with a nostalgic 80s flair.