This meme originates from the gripping opening scene of Quentin Tarantino's 2009 film 'Inglourious Basterds,' where SS Colonel Hans Landa (played by Christoph Waltz) interrogates a French dairy farmer. The line 'You are sheltering enemies of the state, are you not?' is delivered with Landa's signature blend of terrifying politeness and calculated cruelty just before he discovers a Jewish family hiding beneath the floorboards. In meme culture, the template is used to humorously accuse someone of hiding something obvious or 'guilty.' It is frequently applied to situations involving people concealing pets, snacks, stolen hoodies, or controversial video game opinions, leveraging Landa's high-stakes interrogation style for low-stakes comedic effect.