The Susan Boyle meme is inspired by her historic 2009 audition on Britain's Got Talent, where she surprised the world with her powerful rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream.' Initially met with skepticism and eye-rolls from the audience and judges due to her unassuming appearance, her performance became the ultimate 'don't judge a book by its cover' moment. This narrative of the underestimated underdog finding massive success turned her into a global phenomenon and a lasting meme icon. Online, the meme is frequently used to depict situations where someone is being judged prematurely or to represent a shocking, positive reveal that silences critics.