Where’s Waldo? (known as Where’s Wally? outside North America) originated from the iconic British series of puzzle books created by illustrator Martin Handford in 1987. The challenge involves finding the distinctively dressed Waldo—wearing a red-and-white striped shirt, bobble hat, and glasses—amongst a massive, chaotic crowd. In internet culture, the template is frequently used to represent the difficulty of finding something specific in a sea of distractions, or to sarcastically point out something that should be obvious. It has evolved into various digital formats, including 'deep fried' versions and crossovers where Waldo is hidden in unexpected movie scenes or historical photos, personifying the ultimate game of hide-and-seek.