The Werner Herzog meme revolves around the distinctive persona and philosophical outlook of the iconic German filmmaker. Known for his intense documentaries and a voice that conveys a sense of profound, often bleak, existentialism, Herzog became an internet favorite for his musings on the 'vile and base' reality of the natural world. The meme typically parodies his narration style, applying his grim outlook to everyday situations like ordering coffee or observing wildlife. Whether it is his monologue about the 'ecstatic truth' or his critique of the 'obscenity' of the jungle, the meme highlights the absurdity of human existence through his uniquely dramatic and nihilistic lens.