The Yakub meme refers to a central figure in the theology of the Nation of Islam, where he is described as a brilliant scientist who created white people through a process of selective breeding on the Isle of Patmos. On the internet, the image of Yakub has been repurposed as a staple of ironic or esoteric shitposting. Users often utilize the character to explain mundane or absurd modern phenomena as part of a grand, ancient experiment. The meme typically features illustrations of Yakub—often depicted with an unnaturally large head to symbolize his vast intellect—performing scientific experiments. It is widely used in high-concept humor to mock historical theories or to create surreal, pseudo-conspiratorial narratives.