The 'Uh, Meow?' meme originates from the first trailer for the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film. In the scene, the local sheriff Tom Wachowski discovers Sonic in his shed, prompting the panicked hedgehog to mimic a cat in a desperate attempt to remain undetected. While the original 'uncanny' design of Sonic caused a massive internet backlash leading to a redesign, this specific line became an instant classic for its awkward comedic timing. It is widely used to represent situations where someone is caught in a lie, trying to act inconspicuous after being discovered, or simply failing to blend in during a suspicious moment.