AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'But You Have Heard Of Me' meme features a quote from the character Jack Sparrow in the movie 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' It's used in various memes to humorously point out someone's notoriety despite their apparent lack of competence. The typical template includes two frames: the first frame shows someone or something being criticized or doubted, and the second frame features Jack Sparrow confidently retorting with the phrase 'But you have heard of me,' suggesting a recognition in infamy.

OriginWho did it first?

The phrase originates from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film, which was released on July 9, 2003. In a memorable scene, Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, is arrested by James Norrington who disparages Jack's pirating skills, to which Sparrow responds, 'But you have heard of me.' The line has since become iconic, spawning numerous memes. The scene itself was first uploaded to YouTube in this video on August 7, 2006. Additionally, this exchange was used in a meme-like context in a 2004 caption contest for a screenshot from 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.' Furthermore, on April 13, 2011, an image featuring two screenshots of the scene with captions became popular, emulating the meme template commonly used today.^[1]

Origin: 2003