The 'Tickets to Joker, Please' meme emerged in late 2019 ahead of the release of Todd Phillips' 'Joker.' The template typically features two contrasting images of groups—often one depicting a group of stereotypical 'gamers' or 'outcasts' and the other showing a group of well-dressed, 'chad-like' individuals—both politely requesting tickets to the film. It serves as a humorous commentary on the perceived versus actual audience of the movie, often subverting expectations about who the film's message resonates with. Over time, it has evolved into a general comparison format used to contrast different subcultures or aesthetic vibes for any highly anticipated media release.