The TL;DR Wikipedia meme format satirizes the encyclopedic style by replacing dry, factual introductions with cynical or humorous summaries. Originally gaining traction through dedicated social media pages, this template uses the official Wikipedia visual identity to lend a fake sense of authority to jokes. It is widely used to provide 'honest' definitions for everyday frustrations, pop culture figures, or historical events, highlighting the internet's preference for brevity and sarcasm over long-form educational content.