AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The "Are You Not Entertained?" meme features a memorable quote from the 2000 film Gladiator, typically used to express defiance or to call out an underwhelming response. The template generally depicts the protagonist, Maximus Decimus Meridius, arms outstretched in a challenging pose, similar to the style seen in the 'Come at me Bro' meme.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme is derived from a scene in Gladiator where the protagonist, Maximus, portrayed by Russell Crowe, triumphs over his foes in a brutal battle and exclaims, 'Are you not entertained?' This moment underscores his challenge to the audience's craving for spectacle. The iconic phrase was used in Jay-Z's 2003 rap song "What More Can I Say." It is believed that the image macro featuring Maximus began circulating on platforms like 4chan around late 2007, with its documented use on the Home Design blog on September 26th, 2009, as seen in this blog post. The scene can be revisited in this YouTube clip from the film.^[1]

Origin: 2009