The 'Well, I'm The Joker, Baby' meme originates from a 2016 video uploaded by Drew Russell, where he portrays the DC Comics villain with a uniquely high-pitched and slightly awkward delivery. While the video was initially intended to showcase his impression, it quickly became a staple of 'cringe' culture, celebrated for its earnest but bizarre energy. It gained a massive resurgence on platforms like TikTok and Twitter as a reaction image or video used to mock people who think they are being dark or mysterious, or to ironically embrace one's own minor acts of rebellion. Today, the template is a favorite for highlighting the absurdity of 'edgelord' behavior across the internet and remains a foundational piece of modern ironic humor.