AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Are We the Baddies?' meme derives from a comedic sketch where two characters dressed as Nazi soldiers come to the realization they might be the villains of World War II. The meme typically features an image of one soldier with a puzzled expression, who is wearing a Nazi uniform complete with skull insignias, captioned with the quote 'Are we the baddies?' This image is used in various contexts online to express a sudden realization about being on the wrong side in a situation.

OriginWho did it first?

This meme originated from the British comedy show 'That Mitchell and Webb Look.' The specific sketch first appeared in the episode that was broadcast on September 14th, 2006. The moment from the show gained popularity as a meme template for illustrating moments of self-doubt concerning moral alignment in humorous or satirical ways. You can watch the segment here.^[1]

Origin: 2006