AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The "Aye, I Could Do That" meme features a dialogue exchange from the movie 'Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'. In this particular scene, as the characters brace for the final battle, Gimli, a dwarf, expresses he never thought he’d die fighting side by side with an elf. Legolas, the elf, responds with, "What about side by side with a friend?" Gimli then says, "Aye, I could do that." This template is often used as an object labeling exploitable, where two typically opposing groups are shown coming together against a common antagonist.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme is derived from 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King', which premiered on December 17th, 2003. The specific scene used for the meme occurs just before the climax of the film, set during a strategic battle designed to divert the armies of Mordor, providing Frodo and Sam the opportunity to destroy the Ring of Power. The dialogue in this scene inspired the meme format that showcases unity amidst rivalry. The original scene can be viewed on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2003