The Will Smith’s Genie meme originated from the first look trailer of Disney's 2019 live-action Aladdin remake. When the public first saw Will Smith as the CGI-rendered blue Genie, the internet reacted with a mixture of shock and humor due to the character's uncanny valley appearance. This led to a massive wave of memes comparing the Genie to everything from Smurfs to nightmare fuel. Today, the template is primarily used to represent situations where a wish is granted in a way that is technically correct but visually or practically horrifying. It is a staple for mocking high expectations that met disappointing realities or simply celebrating the sheer absurdity of the character's design.