AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'For the Better, Right?' meme, also known as the Anakin and Padme 4-panel and Clueless Padme, is an exploitable image macro format taken from the 2002 movie Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. The meme uses a four-panel layout typically associated with comics, where the sequence includes the setup, response, and punchline. The unique twist in this format combines the punchline and setup in the first panel, followed by three additional panels that enhance the initial joke. The template features Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala in a dialogue, using fabricated subtitles that, while not actual lines from the movie, play on the themes of Anakin's journey towards the dark side.

OriginWho did it first?

The specific scene used in this meme depicts Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala during a romantic picnic, discussing their differing views on the governance of the Galactic Republic. The dialogue from the meme, including the phrase 'I Don't Think the System Works', is not from the film but is created to reflect the general thematic elements of Anakin's eventual turn to the dark side. This scene was first uploaded to YouTube by Nathanael Gratias on February 4th, 2016 (video). The meme initially appeared on Twitter (now X) on April 21st, 2021, posted by starwarsposting from an account that shares fictional Star Wars quotes. The format was quickly adopted and spread, including a posting the next day on the subreddit r/memes by Redditor DaltarIT24.^[1]

Origin: 2021

Also known as: i-m-going-to-change-the-world-for-the-better-right-star-wars, anakin-padme-4-panel