AboutWhat does the meme depict?

Syndrome Walking is an exploitable video meme template using a scene from the animated film 'The Incredibles.' The template features the villain Syndrome, also known as Buddy Pine, in a dramatic walking pose. In this meme frame, Syndrome walks with a distinct, confident stride, prominently smiling in a manic manner. His appearance is notable for his spiked orange hair and black-and-white superhero suit. Initially popularized on TikTok in mid-2024, this meme shows Syndrome walking in various humorous or paradoxical scenarios, with different backgrounds layered behind him using a green-screen effect. The captions typically present comedic contrasts between his serious demeanor and the absurd context of his stride. A frequently used background music piece in these memes is the 'God of Basketball' intro from 'Regular Show,' which gained recognition in Yeat's song 'Breathe.'

OriginWho did it first?

The Syndrome Walking meme originates from a particular scene in the Pixar film 'The Incredibles,' which was released in American theaters on November 28th, 2004. More on IMDb In the scene, Syndrome is captured walking confidently towards a ship's stairs, following a confrontation with the Incredibles family. This scene can be viewed in a segment from the movie, available on YouTube. The meme was first identified on TikTok posted by user massimo.mono from TikTok on June 23rd, 2024. The video featured a caption relating to a fictional scenario in the video game Elden Ring, specifically discussing a battle scenario, which captured the attention of the platform's users.^[1]