In the 2016 biographical dark comedy *War Dogs*, Jonah Hill portrays Efraim Diveroli, a high-octane and ethically bankrupt arms dealer who recruits his childhood friend to exploit government defense contracts during the Iraq War. The meme stems from Efraim’s manic, high-pitched laugh—a specific character trait Hill developed to signal Efraim's sociopathy—and his flamboyant posturing as the duo navigates the absurdity of the international weapons trade. This particular imagery captures the peak of Efraim’s chaotic confidence, serving as a visual shorthand for a character who is both deeply unserious and dangerously successful. The scene transitioned into internet lore around 2021, going viral on TikTok and Twitter as a "POV" template for "the hustle" and corporate cynicism. It is most commonly used to represent the feeling of being "in on the joke" or to mock someone’s naive reaction to a morally questionable yet profitable situation. Whether it is paired with captions about exploiting loopholes or simply used to convey smug derision, the meme has become the gold standard for representing chaotic, fraudulent energy. Famous variations often focus on the specific "laughing and pointing" gesture, perfectly capturing the moment someone realizes they have successfully pulled off an audacious scheme.