Originating from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, 'The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise' refers to a scene where Chancellor Palpatine tells Anakin Skywalker a story about a Sith Lord who could manipulate life itself. This monologue, delivered with subtle menace, became a viral copypasta and meme format due to its dramatic irony and Palpatine's overly expressive performance. It is commonly used as a long-form bait-and-switch text or as a reaction image to someone seeking forbidden knowledge. The meme often highlights the manipulative nature of the scene or parodies the excessive lore found in the Star Wars universe.