AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'I Too Like to Live Dangerously' meme features an image macro series centered around a screenshot of a character from the 1997 action-comedy film 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.' The image depicts the protagonist, played by Mike Myers, engaging in a high-stakes gamble. The captions typically begin with scenarios involving mild risks and end with the phrase, 'I also like to live dangerously,' reminiscent of similar macros like 'We've Got a Badass Over Here' and 'Some Men Just Want to Watch the World Burn.'
OriginWho did it first?
The meme's origin traces back to a specific scene in 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,' where the protagonist, portrayed by Mike Myers, makes a daring bet during a blackjack game against the character Number Two, played by Robert Wagner. This scene can be seen here. The meme began to spread on November 13th, 2012, when it was introduced to the r/AdviceAnimals subreddit through a post by a user named Kcazaa. The post featured the caption 'I also / like to live dangerously' set to the aforementioned scene, quickly gaining popularity and engagement within the community.[1]
Origin: 2012