AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Judgmental Volturi' meme features an image from the 2009 film 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'. Depicted in the image are the characters Aro, Caius, and Marcus, who are members of the fictional Volturi vampire coven. They are dressed in gothic, aristocratic clothing and are positioned on a marble balcony. Aro stands at the center, casting a downward glance towards the camera. This meme is typically used to convey a sense of undeserved superiority or judgment, often captioned to suggest disdain or condescension by someone perceived to be only marginally in a better position.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme is derived from 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' movie, which was released on November 20th, 2009, by Summit Entertainment. The movie features a scene where the characters Edward and Bella, played by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, discuss the Volturi - a powerful group enforcing vampire laws. They gaze at a painting displaying the Volturi leaders Aro, Caius, and Marcus, portrayed by Michael Sheen, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Christopher Heyerdahl, respectively, which then animates as they watch. The specific scene became material for meme making after YouTuber Hanny Fanny uploaded a clip of the scene on June 7th, 2013.[1]
Origin: 2016