The "Man Holding Cardboard Sign" is a versatile image macro meme featuring a man with curly hair and sunglasses holding a blank cardboard sign aloft. Originating around late 2019/early 2020, the meme's blank sign acts as a customizable canvas for various messages. Its primary use involves overlaying text onto the sign to express a wide range of statements, opinions, or observations. The meme is popular for its straightforward format, allowing users to convey relatable thoughts, humorous complaints, or even serious points in a simple and direct manner. The man's somewhat impassive expression contributes to its deadpan comedic effect, making it suitable for both humorous and sometimes more critical commentary.