AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Zach Galifianakis Math' meme features an image of actor Zach Galifianakis from the movie 'The Hangover.' In the template, Galifianakis, portraying the character Alan, appears deep in thought while complex math equations float around his head. This visual, available in both still and GIF formats, is commonly used on social media to express confusion or the difficulty of understanding complex or bewildering information.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Zach Galifianakis Math' meme originates from the 2009 film 'The Hangover,' where the actor plays Alan, a character attempting to master card counting in blackjack. In a specific scene, he is seen at a blackjack table appearing overwhelmed, with math equations swirling around him, visually representing his thought process. This scene captures the essence of his comedic attempt at using newly learned skills from a book. The meme gained popularity when it was turned into a GIF and uploaded to Imgur on August 31, 2014. The GIF was humorously titled "MR trying to calculate how many times I'm going to have to beat it tonight." Additionally, you can watch the scene on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2009