AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Jim Halpert Pointing to Whiteboard' meme, also referred to as 'Jim Halpert Explains', is a two-panel image edit drawing from the American situation comedy 'The Office'. The first panel generally exhibits the character Jim Halpert pointing to a whiteboard, while the second panel shows a whiteboard where users can edit in their own text to create various humorous or informational messages. Jim Halpert, portrayed by John Krasinski, is shown delivering an explanation or showcasing a point, making this template versatile for various comedic or illustrative purposes.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from an episode of 'The Office' titled 'Baby Shower', which aired in the United States on November 10th, 2008. In this episode, Jim Halpert explains the peculiar familial connections perceived by his boss, Michael, regarding another character's baby using a whiteboard. The explanation, 'Jan is about to have a baby with a sperm donor. And Michael is preparing for the birth of a watermelon with Dwight. Now, this baby will be related to Michael through delusion.' can be read in detail here. The screenshots depicting this scenario were first posted online on March 16th, 2016, by the Tumblr [account the-office-daily] (https://the-office-daily.tumblr.com/post/140952624259), where it gained popularity.^[1]

Origin: 2008