Condescending Wonka

[1][2][3][4][5] The meme is composed of a still screenshot from the movie, showing the character Willy Wonka (portrayed by the American actor Gene Wilder), accompanied by a short sentence that varies by context of the meme.

[3][4] Another common variation begins with the words "So, tell me about..." and then continues with a subordinate clause that is deemed impossible by the author.

In this way, the target (reader) is invited to share the condescending sentiment of the meme's author towards the criticized recipient.

[3][4] Some initial versions of the meme, with sexual innuendoes, were called Creepy Wonka, but eventually diminished in popularity compared to the version dubbed Condescending Wonka (the name was coined in the online Reddit community).

[3] It has been estimated that tens if not hundreds of thousands of variants of the meme, with different captions, have subsequently been created.