AboutWhat does the meme depict?

"I'm Something of a Scientist Myself" meme features a screen capture from the 2002 superhero film Spider-Man. In the image, the character Norman Osborn, portrayed by Willem Dafoe, is captured in a moment where he describes himself as 'something of a scientist.' This still is widely used across the internet in various image macros, where the quote serves as a punchline to jokes reflecting exaggerated or pseudo-scientific knowledge.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from the 2002 film Spider-Man, which was released on May 3rd of that year in the United States. In a particular scene, Norman Osborn, played by Willem Dafoe, engages in a conversation with Peter Parker, portrayed by Tobey Maguire, and mentions he is 'something of a scientist,' setting the stage for this memorable quote. The first notable use of the image as a meme occurred on October 25th, 2016, when an anonymous user on 4chan posted it alongside a parody dialogue involving Osborn and Parker. The meme has been viewed here: I'm Something of a Scientist Myself on Youtube.^[1]

Origin: 2016