AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The "My Death Was Greatly Exaggerated" meme utilizes a quote from the 2010 animated film Megamind. It is typically formatted as an object-labeling meme, where various text labels are applied to elements within a scene to depict something of surprising resilience or an unexpected return. While the template can differ in appearance, it generally features an element or character that seems to have vanished or been defeated, only to reappear triumphantly.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originates from a specific scene in Megamind. During the climactic battle, Roxanne, portrayed by Tina Fey, witnesses the antagonist Tighten, voiced by Jonah Hill, believe he has defeated Megamind, played by Will Ferrell. However, Megamind unexpectedly returns, having disguised his previous defeat. When Tighten expresses his shock at Megamind's return, Megamind wittily declares his death to have been "greatly exaggerated." This moment is captured in a scene uploaded by the channel Movieclips on YouTube, which can be watched here.^[1]

Origin: 2019