AboutWhat does the meme depict?

"I'm Something of a Scientist Myself" is a popular meme that features a screenshot from the 2002 superhero film Spider-Man. The image shows the character Norman Osborn, portrayed by Willem Dafoe, speaking to Peter Parker with a slight smile. He is dressed in a formal suit and the meme typically includes the caption 'I'm something of a scientist myself,' usually serving as a punchline to jokes about dubious or trivial 'scientific' expertise.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme 'I'm Something of a Scientist Myself' originated from the 2002 film Spider-Man, which was released on May 3rd, 2002, in the United States. In a memorable scene, the character Norman Osborn, played by Willem Dafoe, claims to be 'something of a scientist,' sparking interest among fans. The specific line and the scene gained more attention several years later when, on October 25th, 2016, an anonymous user on 4chan posted a screenshot from this scene paired with a humorous parody monologue, which further popularized the quote in meme culture. For those interested in viewing the specific movie scene leading to this meme, you can watch it here.^[1]

Origin: 2016