AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The meme template 'Jim Halpert Smiling Through Blinds' features the character Jim Halpert, portrayed by John Krasinski, from the American TV show 'The Office'. In this image, Jim is peeking through a set of window blinds with a mischievous smile, suggesting he is observer or participant in some humorous or secretive activity. This template is commonly used to express reactions, particularly in situations involving evasive or cheeky behavior.

OriginWho did it first?

The template originated from an episode of 'The Office' titled 'Heavy Competition', which aired on April 9th, 2009. In the episode, Jim Halpert engages in a prank against another character, Andy Bernard, and watches the outcomes of his prank through blinds. The scene gained traction when it was uploaded on YouTube. The earliest known meme usage of this image dates back to January 11th, 2014, from an anonymous post on the 4chan fashion board /fa/. The user employed the image to humorously respond to off-topic discussions.^[1]

Origin: 2014