The 'You See Ivan' meme, also known as 'Peasantry or Genius,' features photographs of Russian soldiers or civilians using weapons, equipment, or machinery in incredibly dangerous or nonsensical ways. The captions typically follow a specific format starting with 'You see Ivan...' and continue with broken English explaining why their bizarre behavior is actually a tactical advantage—usually based on the premise that you can't fail if the situation is already impossible. Originating on 4chan's /k/ (weapons) board in early 2013, the meme highlights the 'Slavic spirit' of making do with what you have, no matter how ridiculous or unsafe the solution might seem.