AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'It's A Trap!' meme originates from the Star Wars universe and features the character Admiral Ackbar uttering the phrase in the 1983 film Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. In the scene, Admiral Ackbar, the leader of the Mon Calamari rebels, reacts to an ambush with the exclamation, which has become iconic. As a meme, it uses either a still image or GIF of Admiral Ackbar with a caption of the phrase. This is commonly used online to signal a warning or precaution about a potential deception or danger. The phrase is also controversially used in contexts related to gender identity, particularly referring to transgender individuals or those who appear sexually ambiguous.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'It's A Trap!' meme is derived from a famous line delivered by Admiral Ackbar, voiced by Erik Bauersfeld, in the 1983 Star Wars film, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. During the critical Battle of Endor, as the Rebel Alliance undertakes a mission to destroy the second Death Star, they fall into a well-laid trap by the Empire. At this moment, Ackbar, realizing the danger, declares, 'It's a trap!' The line has since been widely quoted and celebrated among Star Wars fans and beyond. The profound impact of the line on popular culture is documented on Wikipedia and highlighted in an interview with the late actor Erik Bauersfeld. The scene from the movie can be viewed here on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2002