The 'The Risk I Took Was Calculated' meme typically features a smug-looking bird or a character in a state of crisis, paired with a caption admitting a total failure in logic. The iconic phrase originates from a 'Nedroid' webcomic by Anthony Clark, where the character Beartato realizes his poor planning led to a predictable disaster. It became an internet sensation as it perfectly encapsulates the feeling of unearned confidence followed immediately by the realization of one's own incompetence. Today, it is widely used to mock bad financial investments, gaming blunders, or any situation where a strategic plan backfires spectacularly.