The 'X When the Thing He Designed Specifically Does Its Job' meme template is a satirical reaction format used to highlight the irony of a creator being horrified or surprised when their creation functions exactly as intended. While variations have existed for years, it gained massive traction with the release of the movie 'Oppenheimer', using shots of Cillian Murphy looking distraught. It mocks the 'surprised Pikachu' energy of historical figures or fictional characters who act shocked by the predictable outcomes of their inventions. The meme is widely used in tech circles, history memes, and corporate satire to point out the lack of foresight in complex projects.