Introduction

The Hackerman meme humorously depicts a character who overestimates their technical prowess when resolving basic tech problems.

Background

Hackerman is an image of a character from the 2015 film Kung Fury used in jokes about inflated self-esteem in technical problem-solving. This meme later evolved to include images of Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson from the TV series Mr. Robot.

Where It Started

The Hackerman image originates from the character's introduction in Kung Fury. Following the film's release, it became a popular meme format, humorously depicting individuals performing simple tech tasks.

Internet Reaction

On August 31, 2015, Reddit user JBisBlu posted the Hackerman image featuring Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson to the /r/MrRobot subreddit, garnering over 500 points (94% upvoted) in three years. The image, sourced from a July 20, 2015 Instagram post by the official Mr. Robot account, has accumulated significant likes and comments. The meme has since inspired hundreds of variations on platforms like iFunny, where there are over 250 entries tagged with 'Hackerman.'