AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Pepe Silvia' meme originates from a popular scene in the TV show 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' featuring the character Charlie Kelly, played by Charlie Day. In this scene, Charlie frenetically explains his conspiracy theory about 'Pepe Silvia,' a person he believes doesn't exist, despite the abundance of mail addressed to this name. This moment, characterized by Charlie's intense and disheveled appearance, complete with a cigarette hanging from his mouth and a board covered in papers and red string in the background, encapsulates his chaotic energy and has become a favorite scene among fans. The image of Charlie in front of this board is widespread as a reaction image and an exploitable meme template across various digital platforms.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme is derived from the episode titled 'Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack' from the TV show 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' which initially aired on October 30, 2008. In this episode, the characters Mac and Charlie start working in an office to take advantage of the health insurance. Charlie is assigned to the mailroom, where he spirals into paranoia over consistent correspondence for a nonexistent entity named 'Pepe Silvia.' This scene, where Charlie shares his conspiracy theory with Mac, became the basis for the meme. The original reference and meme context are detailed in the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fandom page.^[1]

Origin: 2008

Also known as: crazy-conspiracy-theory-map-guy