The 'Young Thug and Lil Durk at the Computer' meme originated from a 2018 photograph of the two rappers intensely focused on a screen in a recording studio. The image quickly went viral as a relatable representation of someone explaining something complex—like high-level gaming tactics, coding, or niche internet history—to a friend. It perfectly captures the 'expert and apprentice' dynamic, where one person is laser-focused on the task at hand while the other watches with intense curiosity or confusion. It remains one of the most versatile templates for tech-related or 'how-to' humor.