Introduction

This meme features a behind-the-scenes image of director Taika Waititi consulting with actress Cate Blanchett during the filming of Thor: Ragnarok.

Background

The meme is derived from an image of Taika Waititi showing Cate Blanchett, who plays Hela, a tablet device. It humorously illustrates situations where a less powerful individual attempts to impress or persuade a more dominant figure, often a female character or mother.

Meme History

The original context of the image is unclear, but it was uploaded to Reddit's r/acting on October 20, 2017. The photo captures a candid moment between the director and actress during the film's production.

Internet Reaction

The first notable use of this image as a meme appeared on Twitter by user @itsdannyneary on January 29, 2021, in a post comparing an Astrology girlfriend to a Stock Market boyfriend, which garnered over 7,000 retweets and 50,000 likes. A more popular variant was shared by @dipospeaks on February 2, 2021, referencing a house husband showing memes to his wife, achieving over 47,000 retweets and 297,000 likes.