The 'What If I Told You' meme originates from the 1999 film The Matrix, featuring the character Morpheus played by Laurence Fishburne. Interestingly, while the meme is universally recognized by this catchphrase, Morpheus never actually says these exact words in the movie. The image used in the template is a still from the iconic scene where Morpheus explains the nature of the Matrix to Neo. It first gained massive traction on image-sharing boards around 2012 as a way to point out obvious yet overlooked facts or to mock common behaviors with a touch of condescension. Today, it remains a staple of internet culture for delivering 'red pill' moments and uncomfortable truths.