AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'That's a Paddlin'' meme features Jasper Beardly, a character from the animated sitcom The Simpsons, holding a wooden paddle. This meme template is used to humorously highlight strict or absurd rules by listing various actions followed by the phrase 'That's a paddlin''.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'That's a Paddlin'' meme originates from a scene in the Season 6 episode 'The PTA Disbands' of The Simpsons. During this episode, Springfield Elementary's teachers go on strike, and Principal Skinner recruits volunteers from the community as substitute teachers. Jasper Beardly, one of the volunteers, lists his severe classroom rules, including iconic lines like 'Talkin' out of turn? That's a paddlin'. Lookin' out the window? That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals? That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe? Oh, you better believe that's a paddlin'.'^[1]

Origin: 1995