The Young Pope memes stem from the 2016 HBO series starring Jude Law as Lenny Belardo, a fictional, chain-smoking, Cherry Coke Zero-drinking American Pope. The internet quickly latched onto the show's blend of high-fashion aesthetics and traditional Catholic imagery, turning Law's smirking, youthful portrayal into a symbol of ultimate confidence and 'main character energy.' These memes are typically used to express a sense of superiority, to share contrarian opinions with a smug attitude, or to highlight the absurdity of modern trends appearing in ancient institutions. Whether it's the 'I am a contradiction' vibe or the sheer audacity of his character, The Young Pope remains a staple for reaction images involving stylish arrogance.