The Elliot Rodger meme stems from the 2014 Isla Vista killings and the perpetrator's self-published manifesto and videos, specifically his 'Retribution' video where he referred to himself as the 'Supreme Gentleman.' Following the tragedy, the imagery and language used in his videos were co-opted by various internet subcultures, particularly on 4chan and Reddit, as a way to mock or, in darker corners, analyze his actions. The meme typically utilizes a still image from his car-side video and is used to satirize social isolation, entitlement, or extreme bitterness. It remains one of the most controversial memes in internet history due to its real-world violent origins and its connection to the rise of 'incel' ideology online.