The "Jim Halpert Explains" meme originates from the popular American TV sitcom *The Office*. It features character Jim Halpert (played by John Krasinski) standing next to a whiteboard. The top panel typically shows Jim pointing at an empty or partially filled whiteboard, implying he is about to explain something. The bottom panel shows him looking directly at the camera with a subtle, knowing, or often deadpan expression. The meme is used to humorously present seemingly obvious or simple concepts as if they require a profound explanation, often sarcastically highlighting a widely understood truth or an absurd simplification. It conveys a sense of "explaining the obvious" or a relatable reaction to someone over-complicating things, making it popular for situations where one feels a need to spell out something that should be evident.