The 'Guy Behind Omar Soliman' (الراجل اللى ورا عمر سليمان) meme originated during one of the most pivotal moments in Egyptian history: the resignation speech of President Hosni Mubarak on February 11, 2011. While Vice President Omar Soliman delivered the historic news, the stern, unblinking figure of Lieutenant Colonel Hussein Sherif standing directly behind him caught the public's eye. The image instantly became a viral sensation, symbolizing someone who is always watching, an unexpected presence, or a looming shadow. It is widely used in social commentary and humor to represent oversight, paranoia, or simply a third party intruding on a serious moment.