The 'Dr. Evil Laser' meme features the iconic villain Dr. Evil, portrayed by Mike Myers, from the *Austin Powers* movie franchise. Originating from *Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery* (1997), the meme is particularly associated with Dr. Evil's infamous demand for a mere "one million dollars" as ransom, a sum considered laughably small in the context of his grand evil plans. The image often captures Dr. Evil's exaggerated expressions or his signature pinky-to-mouth gesture, though the provided image shows him with hands raised in a state of mild shock or explanation. The meme is used to humorously highlight situations where a ridiculously small or inadequate amount, idea, or effort is presented as significant, or to express incredulity at low expectations. It perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of asking for something minuscule when a larger scale is implied or required.